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Maharashtra in talks to set up Indias first thorium-based power plants

Maharashtra is set to become the first state to host thorium-based power plants. The state government is in advanced talks with the Department of Atomic Energy and NPCIL. Two units, a 1,540 MW plant and a 440 MW unit, are planned. This initiative aims for clean and cheaper energy, aligning with national decarbonization goals. Power is estimated to cost 3.

21 Jan 2026 11:32 pm