India, Russia ink ‘key’ pacts related to Kudankulam nuclear power plant

Last Updated28/12/2023

India and Russia bolstered their enduring partnership with the signing of agreements related to the Kudankulam nuclear power plant.

Agreements encompassed the construction of future units at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, built with Russian technical assistance.
The signing ceremony included agreements in nuclear power and extended to areas such as medicines, pharmaceutical substances, and medical devices.

The Kudankulam nuclear power plant, situated in Tamil Nadu, began construction in March 2002 with Russian collaboration.
The first power unit started operating at its designed 1,000 MW capacity in February 2016, and the plant is expected to reach full capacity by 2027.
It is the single largest nuclear power station in India.

The External Affairs Minister also highlighted substantial progress in trade, finance, connectivity, energy, civil aviation, and nuclear cooperation during the bilateral talks.
There was an emphasis on exploring new opportunities and discussions aimed at achieving a more balanced and sustainable cooperation across different dimensions.
The External Affairs Minister described Russia as a "special partner" in critical areas such as defence, nuclear power, and space.