Russia Fuels India's Nuclear Future: Kudankulam Expansion & New Commitments

• Putin highlighted Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) as a key project in the India-Russia energy partnership during his visit.
• KKNPP, India's largest nuclear facility, currently has two operational Russian-designed reactors (2,000 MW) with four more under construction to reach 6,000 MW.
• Rosatom has committed to ensuring KKNPP reaches full capacity and delivered the first nuclear fuel batch for Unit 3.
• The KKNPP expansion is vital for India's goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.
• India and Russia will discuss a second nuclear plant site and explore cooperation on advanced technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

Why It Matters: Russia's nuclear commitment to Kudankulam is vital for India's energy future.