In which state is the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant located?

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

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• Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) is India's largest nuclear power station, located in Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

• The Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant is situated in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.
• It is a joint venture between Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Atomstroyexport, Russia.
• The first unit of the plant commenced operations in 2013.
• Tamil Nadu
  • Capital - Chennai
  • Chief Minister - M.K. Stalin
  • Official Language - Tamil

Additional Information

• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
  • Founded in - 1987
  • HQ - Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Purpose - Development of nuclear power technology and production of nuclear power in India
• Atomstroyexport
  • Founded in - 1973
  • HQ - Moscow, Russia
  • Purpose - Export of nuclear power plants and services
• Nuclear Power
  • Involves the use of nuclear reactions to generate heat, which is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity.
  • Provides a significant portion of the world's electricity.
  • Considered a low-carbon power generation method as it produces minimal greenhouse gases.