Maharashtra is associated with Rosatom to develop a small modular reactor based on Torio, marking the state entry into the nuclear energy sector.
Maharashtra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the state company Rosatom de Russia to develop a small modular reactor based on the Torio fuel.
This is perhaps the first time that a state government will venture in the sand of nuclear energy, which otherwise has an exclusive control under the control of the atomic energy department.
However, a senior state government official emphasized Friday that any step forward would be tasks only after the center’s approach.
Anil Kakodkar, former secretary of the DAE and former president of the Atomic Energy Commission, told PTI that there is no damage to conduct studies in the area, even if a state is done.
The MOU was signed in the presence of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis Prime Minister between the energy generation of the state of Maharashtra (Mahagenco) and the “Rosatom modular modular reactor with the Torio Fuel Initiative.”
The main objective of the MOU is to develop a Torio reactor in Maharashtra, market the Torio reactors as well as for the safety standards of the atomic energy regulatory plate (AERB) and establish an assembly line for Torio reactors.
“CM Devendra Fadnavis presided over Mou between Mahagenco and the State Atomic Energy Corporation of Russia Rosatom for the development of a small modular reactor based on Torio’s fuel,” said the office of the principal minister in an X position.
He said that the Maharashtra institution for transformation (MITRA) will provide strategic support for joint development. All work will be carried out according to the guidelines of the Center and the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
“A joint work group will be formed for facilitation coordination and research for this project. The representatives of Mahagenco, Rosatom Energy Projects, Mitra and Global Technology Alliance organizations will participate in the execution of the project.
“All legal provisions and security protocols established by the Indian government for nuclear energy will strictly follow the implementation of the duration,” added the CMO statement.
Currently, India does not have an operational reactor working in Torio.
India has developed comprehensive capacities tension The entire spectrum of the nuclear fuel cycle. In 2003, the center approved the creation of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (Bhavini) to build and operate the most advanced nuclear nuclear reactor prototype in India, a fast breeder reactor (PFBR).
The rapid breeder reactor (FBR) will initially use the mixed uranium-glutonium (MOX) oxide fuel. The “Manta” of Uranium-238 that surrounds the fuel core will suffer nuclear transmutation to produce more fuel, thus winning the name ‘Breeder’.
The use of Torio-232, which in itself is not a fistible material, since a blanket is also expected at this stage. By transmutation, the thorium will create Uranium-233 Fissil, which will be used as fuel in the third stage.
Therefore, FBR is a springboard for the third stage of the program, racing the way for any complete use of the abundant Torio de la India reserves.
In terms of security, the PFBR is an advanced third generation reactor with inherent passive safety characteristics that guarantees a quick and safe closure of the plant in case of emergency. Since it uses the fuel spent from the first stage, FBR also sacrifices a great advantage in terms of a significant reduction in the nuclear waste generated, thus avoiding the need for large geological elimination facilities.
Praveen Pardeshi, CEO or Mitra; Sanjay Khadare, interim main secretary (energy); General consul of the Russian Federation in Mumbai, Ivan V. Fetisov; Yuri A. Lysenko, counselor of the Russian Embassy; Alexandre Sigu, Project Director (Asia del Sur and Sur), representative; Dimitry Gmennikov, project manager, representative; Abhay Harane, director (projects); Atul Sumje, Chief Engineer; Aman Mittal, CEO set; PRMOD Shinde, Joint Secretary, Mitra; Nitin Jawale, Joint Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy; and Kishor Mundargi of Global Technology Alliance were present during the signing of the Mou.
Posted on April 12, 2025
