Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Goa Government Denies Nuclear Power Plant Proposal
The Goa government has stated it's not planning to build a nuclear power plant.
A politician asked if they had talked to people about it, but the government said no because there aren't any plans.
They also said they've received ideas for other types of clean energy, such as wind and solar power plants.
This was announced in response to a question in the legislative assembly.
Goa's Power Minister confirmed no plans for a nuclear power plant.
The government has not held any consultations on the matter.
The statement was in response to a question from RGP MLA Viresh Borkar.
Borkar inquired about consultations considering Goa's environmental sensitivity.
The state has received proposals for renewable energy projects.
- Who
- Goa's Power Minister Ramakrishna Dhavalikar
- What
- Government has no plans for a nuclear power plant in Goa.
- When
- Announced on Monday, August 4th
- Where
- Goa legislative assembly
- Why
- In response to questions about potential consultations.
- Minister
- Ramakrishna Dhavalikar
- MLA
- Viresh Borkar
- Type of energy projects
- Clean and renewable
- Proposed Projects
- Wind, solar and floating solar power plants