Highlighting NTPC’s long-term nuclear energy ambitions, Shri Gurdeep Singh stated that the company is moving ahead with plans to accelerate nuclear capacity addition, with around 30 GW of nuclear power envisaged as part of its broader target of achieving 250 GW capacity by 2037. NTPC has completed feasibility studies for proposed nuclear power projects in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha and is exploring additional locations in other states. These initiatives are aimed at strengthening India’s energy security, diversifying its power generation mix and supporting the country’s long-term clean energy transition.

EDF-France is the largest nuclear operator worldwide owned by the Government of France with a unique experience across the entire nuclear lifecycle, developed notably as owner-operator of Pressurized Water Reactors (“PWR”) and as engineering, procurement and construction contractor of European Pressurized Reactors (“EPR”) in France and abroad. EDF is engaged in a long-termcooperation with India to support its nuclear new build ambitions and is willing to be involved in any new nuclear project in India.