India, June 3 -- State-owned telecom provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has expressed interest in establishing a nuclear power facility. BSNL is among several companies that have responded to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd's (NPCIL) Request for Proposal (RFP) to build two captive 220 MW Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs). The aim of the RFP is to establish these reactors to provide dedicated power to the participating companies.

The government hopes this initiative will not only support BSNL's operational requirements but also provide a return on investment. While the nuclear plant will not directly contribute to subscriber growth, it could significantly help meet the company's electricity demands.

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