India Begins Work On World's Biggest Nuclear Plant With French Assistance

After 20 years from its first deliberation, commencement of world's biggest nuclear power plant in India has begun after France-based firm EDF on April 23 assured its assistance. The firm will reportedly provide engineering studies and equipment to build six 3rd-generation EPR reactors. To be set up in Maharashtra's Jaitapur, the facility aims to generate 10 gigawatts of electricity capable of providing power supply to roughly 7 crore households.