Banswara (Rajasthan) [India], September 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects of the central and state governments worth over ₹1,22,100 crore at Banswara in Rajasthan.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd’s (ASHVINI) Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) worth around ₹42,000 crore, in line with his commitment to transform India’s power sector to ensure affordable, reliable, and sustainable power supply.
The project will be one of the largest nuclear plants in the country, supplying reliable base-load energy and strengthening India’s position in environmental stewardship and the evolving nuclear energy landscape. The Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project comprises four indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors with advanced safety features, designed and developed by NPCIL. It 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. The project will bring in cost efficiencies, faster deployment, and consolidated operational expertise.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of green energy projects worth around ₹19,210 crore in Rajasthan. He inaugurated solar projects at Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Jalore, and Sikar, among others, and laid the foundation stone of a solar project at Bikaner. These projects will significantly contribute to India’s clean energy capacity, generating substantial amounts of green power while preventing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Earlier, PM Modi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma paid floral tributes in Banswara district to Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show–2025 at Greater Noida. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister welcomed traders, investors, entrepreneurs, and young participants attending the event. He expressed satisfaction that over 2,200 exhibitors are showcasing their products and services at the trade show. (ANI)
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