Kudankulam Unit-5 gets its ‘heart’ as India-Russia nuclear project moves ahead

NPCIL said the 320-tonne Reactor Pressure Vessel was installed inside the Unit-5 reactor building after AERB cleared major equipment erection at Kudankulam Units 5 and 6. June 16, 2026 / 11:03 IST NPCIL has installed the Reactor Pressure Vessel at Kudankulam Unit-5, advancing construction at India’s 6,000 MWe nuclear project. Reactor Pressure Vessel installed at Kudankulam Unit-5 Kudankulam site to reach 6,000 MWe capacity with all units Project highlights India-Russia nuclear energy cooperation