New Delhi, 24 th Sept 2025: Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay Foundation
Stone for ASHVINI’s Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project – MBRAPP (4X700
MW) at Banswara on 25 th Sept 2025. Located in Banswara district of Rajasthan, the project
entails an investment of around Rs 42,000 crore. Upon completion, this project will be one of
the largest nuclear plants in the country supplying reliable base load energy and will
strengthen India’s position in the environmental stewardship & evolving nuclear energy
landscape.
MBRAPP comprises four indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)
with advanced safety features – also known as IPHWR 700 – designed and developed by
NPCIL. The project is part of India’s broader “fleet mode” initiative, where ten identical 700
MW reactors are being built across India under uniform design and procurement plans.
Three such reactors have been commissioned and Mahi Banswara is also part of the fleet.
This approach promotes the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and brings in cost efficiencies,
faster deployment, and consolidated operational expertise.
MBRAPP is being developed by Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd (ASHVINI)— with joint
participation of NPCIL (51%) and NTPC (49%) pooling the financial, technological, and
project expertise of both companies.
MBRAPP will supply clean, affordable and reliable power to Rajasthan and other
beneficiaries. This will create direct & indirect employment opportunities and will support
local communities, businesses, and industries, supporting the economic growth and
prosperity in the state and the country.
On this occasion, Hon’ble Prime Minister will also inaugurate RSDCL Nokh Solar Park (925
MW) at Phalodi, Rajasthan in which NTPC is developing 735 MW. This RE project will
significantly contribute to India’s clean energy capacity, generating substantial amounts of
green power while avoiding millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year. In
addition to strengthening energy security, they will also spur economic growth by creating
thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.
December 5, 2025
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