Premium
This is an archive article published on June 15, 1998

India saved 328 m in RAPS project

RAWATBHATA, JUNE 14: The second unit of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station RAPS-2, which was revived indegeneously and attained criticalit...

.

RAWATBHATA, JUNE 14: The second unit of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station RAPS-2, which was revived indegeneously and attained criticality on May 27, was today dedicated to the nation.

R Chidambaram, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission AEC secretary, Department of Atomic Energy DAE, dedicated it and unveiled a plaque at the power station here.

In a message written on the plaque Chidambaram said, 8220;the magical power of atom has suddenly raised nation to a select place of pride and prestige. RAPS-2 revival further adds a feather in the cap.8221;

The reactor core of the unit was rehabilitated at a cost of Rs 80 crore about 22 million as against Candad8217;s demand of 350 million for the same job.

Y S R Prasad, CMD of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited NPCIL was also present on the occasion.

 

Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement