New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid Foundation Stone for ASHVINI’s Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project – MBRAPP (4X700 MW) at Banswara on September 25, 2025. Located in Banswara district of Rajasthan, the project entails an investment of around Rs. 42,000 crore. Upon completion, this project will be one of the largest nuclear plants in the country supplying reliable base load energy and will strengthen India’s position in the environmental stewardship & evolving nuclear energy landscape.
The inauguration was graced by Mr. Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Governor of Rajasthan; Mr. Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan; Mr. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Deputy Chief Ministers of Rajasthan; along with other senior officials and leaders.
MBRAPP comprises four indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) with advanced safety features – also known as IPHWR 700 – designed and developed by NPCIL. The project is part of India’s broader “fleet mode” initiative, where ten identical 700 MW reactors are being built across India under uniform design and procurement plans. Three such reactors have been commissioned and Mahi Banswara is also part of the fleet. This approach promotes the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and brings in cost efficiencies, faster deployment, and consolidated operational expertise.
MBRAPP is being developed by Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd (ASHVINI) — with joint participation of NPCIL (51%) and NTPC (49%) pooling the financial, technological, and project expertise of both companies.
MBRAPP will supply clean, affordable and reliable power to Rajasthan and other beneficiaries. This will create direct & indirect employment opportunities and will support local communities, businesses, and industries, supporting the economic growth and prosperity in the state and the country.
On this occasion, Prime Minister also inaugurated RSDCL Nokh Solar Park (925 MW) at Phalodi, Rajasthan in which NTPC is developing 735 MW. This RE project will significantly contribute to India’s clean energy capacity, generating substantial amounts of green power while avoiding millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year. In addition to strengthening energy security, they will also spur economic growth by creating thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.
