Maharashtra

Current Context: Maharashtra recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s state-owned company ROSATOM to develop a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) based on thorium fuel.

• This initiative marks a significant step in nuclear energy development, traditionally overseen by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).​

Objectives:

• Develop and commercialize thorium reactors in Maharashtra.​
• Establish a local assembly line under the ‘Make in Maharashtra’ initiative.​
• Ensure compliance with Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) safety standards.​
• Key Participants:Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO),ROSATOM Energy Projects,Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)​&Global Technology Alliance
• Safety & Compliance: All activities will adhere to Government of India and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board guidelines, with a joint working group overseeing coordination and research.​