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diplomacyJul 31, 2026

Why rising project costs for nuclear power matter for India’s clean energy plans

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The project cost of the four under-construction Russian-designed nuclear reactor units at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNP) has increased by nearly 55% over the original sanctioned cost since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Source: Pratyush Deep; Abhinavchakraborty — Read the full report

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  • Pratyush Deep; AbhinavchakrabortyBy Pratyush Deep; Abhinavchakraborty

    The project cost of the four under-construction Russian-designed nuclear reactor units at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNP) has increased by nearly 55% over the original sanctioned cost since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war. As per latest government data, the cost …

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