NPCIL

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is a Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. The Company was registered as a Public Limited Company under the Companies Act, 1956 in September 1987 with the objectives of operating atomic power plants and implementing atomic power projects for generation of electricity in pursuance of the schemes and programmes of the Government of India under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. NPCIL also has equity participation in BHAVINI, another PSU of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) which implements Fast Breeder Reactors programme in the country.

NPCIL is responsible for design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear power reactors. NPCIL is a MoU signing, profit making and dividend paying company with the highest level of credit rating (AAA rating by CRISIL and CARE). NPCIL is presently operating 23 commercial nuclear power reactors with an installed capacity of 7480 MW. The reactor fleet comprises two Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs), 19 Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) including one 100 MW PHWR at Rajasthan which is owned by DAE, Government of India and two VVER reactors of 1000 MW capacity each. Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) Unit 3 commenced commercial operation on June 30, 2023. NPCIL has 9 more reactors under construction with a total capacity of 7500 MW.

Pre-project activities at new sites, which were accorded ‘in principle’ approval by the Government of India, have been initiated so as to enable early launch of projects at these sites.

Being a responsible corporate citizen, NPCIL accomplishes CSR activities and implements projects related to Sustainable Development (SD). The company is compliance to Corporate Governance as per guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).

Vision

“To be globally proficient in nuclear power technology, contributing towards long term energy security of the country.”

Mission

The Mission of the Company is ‘To develop nuclear power technology and to produce nuclear power as a safe, environmentally benign and economically viable source of electrical energy to meet the increasing electricity needs of the country’.

Core Values

We treasure our Values

• Safety – Safety is an overriding priority in our all activities.
• Ethics – Upholding highest ethical standards, with honour, through integrity and mutual trust.
• Excellence – Continual improvement through learning, self-assessment and setting higher benchmarks.
• Care – Care and compassion for people and protection of environment.

 

Objectives

• To maximise the power generation and profitability from nuclear power stations with the motto ‘safety first and production next’.
• To increase nuclear power generation capacity in the country, consistent with the available resources in a safe, economical and rapid manner, in keeping with the growth of energy demand in the country.
• To continue and strengthen QA activities relating to nuclear power programme within the organization and those associated with it.
• To develop personnel at all levels through an appropriate Human Resource Development (HRD) programme in the organisation with a view to further improve their skills and performance consistent with the high technology.
• To continue and strengthen the environmental protection measures relating to nuclear power generation.
• To continue and strengthen the neighborhood welfare programme/CSR activities for achieving inclusive growth of the surrounding population.
• To share appropriate technological skills and expertise at national and international levels.
• To bring about modernisation and technological innovation in activities.
• To coordinate and endeavor to keep the sustained association with the other units of DAE.