India, Dec. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Under Nuclear Energy Mission funds, have been allocated for R&D of 200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200) which is in advanced stage of obtaining administrative and financial sanction.
BSMR is based on the proven pressurized water reactor technology. It will use Slightly Enriched Uranium (SEU) as a fuel. It has been provided with passive safety features as well as several engineered safety systems to ensure nuclear safety during off normal conditions.
Under the Nuclear Energy Mission, BARC has initiated design and development works on SMRs namely;
In Union Budget 2025-26, the Government has allocated Rs.20,000 crore for the design, development, and deployment of Sma...