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Odisha Examines Nuclear Power Plant Proposals
The Odisha government is looking at plans from two companies, including NTPC, to build nuclear power plants in the state.
They are still studying these plans and haven't made a decision yet.
The government says safety is the most important thing, and they won't do anything that could harm people or the environment.
They are also encouraging green buildings and solar power to make the state more eco-friendly.
The government's office, Lok Bhavan, just got a special award for being a green building, which shows they are serious about these green initiatives.
Odisha government is reviewing proposals from two companies, including NTPC, for nuclear power plants.
No decision has been made yet, and studies are ongoing.
Safety of the environment and people is the government's top priority.
Government is promoting rooftop solar systems and green buildings.
Lok Bhavan received the IGBC Platinum Green Campus certification.
- Who
- Odisha government, NTPC, and other companies
- What
- Examination of proposals for nuclear power plants and promotion of green initiatives
- Where
- Odisha, India
- When
- Proposals received and under examination
- Why
- To explore nuclear energy options and promote sustainable practices
Key facts
- Proposals Received
- Two companies, including NTPC
- Status
- Under examination and study
- Safety Priority
- Environmental and public safety emphasized
- Green Initiatives
- Promoting rooftop solar and green buildings
- IGBC Certification
- Lok Bhavan receives Platinum Green Campus certification
Quotes
Vishal Kumar Dev
Odisha’s Additional Chief Secretary for Energy
“We have received proposals from two companies, including National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), with regard to setting up nuclear power plants in the State. These are under examination and studies are still underway. A government decision on whether to go ahead will be taken in due course”
deccanchronicle.com
“The government is very clear that the safety of the environment and the people comes first. Any initiative or further move on nuclear energy will be based on the principle that there must be no compromise on the safety of the people and the environment”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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