Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI) – a subsidiary of NPCIL and a Joint Venture of NPCIL and NTPC Limited, is set to release the tender inviting bids for the Nuclear Island Mega EPC Package (NIMEP) for Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) Units 1–4 (4 x 700 MWe).
Estimated at over ₹28,000 crore, this is the largest Nuclear Island EPC packages ever floated for India’s indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) programme. The comprehensive package covers engineering, manufacturing, supply, civil construction, installation, testing and commissioning assistance of critical nuclear island systems for four PHWR units of 700 MWe capacity each.
The project marks another significant milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous nuclear manufacturing ecosystem, promoting advanced engineering capabilities, and accelerating the country’s clean energy transition. It also presents substantial opportunities for Indian industry to participate in one of the nation’s largest nuclear infrastructure initiatives.
The tender reinforces the shared commitment towards delivering reliable, low-carbon baseload electricity in support of India’s long-term energy security and the national vision of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
