NPCIL begins fuel loading at RAPP-8, advancing India’s nuclear push
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) began initial fuel loading at Unit 8 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project on September 19, 2026. This 700-megawatt-electric indigenous reactor is expected to start commercial operations within six to eight months, advancing India's nuclear energy capabilities. The project received necessary approvals from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.