NTPC to Conduct Study to Set Up N-plant in State

The cabinet gave permission to the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) on Thursday to carry out a preliminary study to set up nuclear power plants in Karnataka.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Bengaluru

Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, Law Minister HK Patil said, "The NTPC had sought three places, including Koppal, Raichur and Vijayapura, but we have told them to consider Karnataka as one unit and conduct a feasibility study. Once they submit the report, we will bring it to the cabinet and make a decision."