Villagers Stop Nuclear Power Plant Site Investigations Over Environmental Concerns

Madhya PradeshIt was Rewa district has come to a standstill as villagers have halted preliminary ground investigations for a proposed nuclear power project. Citing concerns over its potential environmental impact. The proposed 2X220 MW nuclear power plant.

Planned near Rojhauhi village, has sparked heated protests among locals, who fear it could pose a threat to their health and the environment.

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Tata Power Company Limited, the company behind the project, had initiated pre-project activities for the plant in July 2026. However, the villagers' objections have brought the process to a halt. The Rewa Collector's office had received a letter from the company.

Officials stated that it had initiated pre-project activities for the proposed nuclear power project near Rojhauhi village.

The proposed nuclear power plant is part of Tata Power Company Limited's efforts to increase its renewable energy capacity. The company had submitted a proposal to the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) to set up the plant. Which would be one of the largest nuclear power projects in the country.

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"Looking at its history, it could prove to be catastrophic for our health, environment, and hundreds of future generations. The disasters of Chernobyl and Fukushima are prime examples of this," said Shivanand Dwivedi, a social activist leading the protests.

The Rewa Collector has assured that no land has been allocated to Tata Power for the proposed nuclear power plant. And that the permission granted so far is limited to testing the site's suitability and assessing the project's feasibility. The administration has also stated that it will continue to engage with the villagers and address their concerns.