Patna, June 24 -- Taking a major step towards promoting nuclear energy across the country, the central government today approved the Bihar government's proposal to set up a nuclear power plant in the state.
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal made this announcement at the Power Ministers' Conference here.
The Minister said: "If the Bihar government sets up a nuclear power plant, the Central Government is fully prepared to provide support. We aim to set up a nuclear power plant in every state to ensure the country's energy security."
He added: "There is also a request from Bihar government for a 1,000 MW battery storage project under Viability Gap Funding (VGF), and we have given in-principle approval for that as well."
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