Alexey Likhachev: Commissioning of Units 5 and 6 of India's Kudankulam NPP will begin in 2028-2029

According to him, commissioning of the fourth power unit is expected to begin at the end of next year. Following that, commissioning of the fifth and sixth power units will commence in 2028 to 2029.

 

He also mentioned the "Make in India" initiative launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has been implemented for more than ten years. Rosatom is actively participating in this initiative, striving to maximize the localization of nuclear technology in India.

 

Alexey Likhachev noted that India has a large number of highly qualified enterprises that possess extensive experience in metallurgy, construction, and advanced digital technologies. These enterprises are capable of participating in projects under the "build-operate" model, or undertaking full project management during the construction and subsequent operation phases, thereby providing support for the construction of large-scale nuclear power plants.

 

Currently, the Russian side has already begun negotiations with Indian companies on this matter. As time goes on, more and more local enterprises are emerging, and they are ready to discuss multi-million-dollar investments and the capacity to build gigawatt-level power plants at various locations across India.

 

This trend indicates that more diversified participants are joining India's nuclear energy development, providing the country with more choices and possibilities. Localized production can not only reduce dependence on foreign technology but also promote India's industrial development and technological innovation.

 

Rosatom's active participation has accelerated the construction progress of India's nuclear power plants, while also providing India with valuable experience and technical support so that it can independently build nuclear power plants in the future.

 

This cooperation model can not only meet India's growing energy needs but also further strengthen the strategic partnership between Russia and India and lay the foundation for cooperation between the two countries in future areas.