New Delhi, April 8 -- NTPC Limited has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Electricite de France (EDF) to jointly explore opportunities for developing nuclear power projects in India.

This follows approval from the concerned ministries & departments of the Government of India.

The MoU was signed by Arnada Prasad Samal, CGM (Nuclear Cell), on behalf of NTPC, and Vakisasi Ramany, Senior Vice President, International Nuclear Development, on behalf of EDF.

According to a statement released by NTPC, "The MoU establishes a framework for both companies to jointly assess the feasibility and approach for collaboration, including understanding EDF's EPR technology and its suitability for Indian requirements, explori...