NTPC studying 2 Odisha sites for 3,200 MW nuclear plant: Govt

Odisha’s plans to enter the nuclear energy sector gathered momentum on Tuesday with NTPC conducting feasibility studies at two sites in Deogarh and Nabarangpur districts for a proposed 3,200 MW nuclear power plant, even as the state government stressed that public safety and environmental safeguards would remain the overriding considerations before any final approval.