The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has officially granted permission for the installation of critical equipment at Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India. This approval allows the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to proceed with the erection of essential components such as the reactor pressure vessel, steam generators, and coolant pumps, marking a significant step towards the project's completion. The AERB's clearance, issued on April 30, followed a thorough safety review that ensured compliance with both national regulations and international standards set by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Once operational, these two units will add a combined capacity of 2,000 MW to the existing plant, which already includes two operational units and two under construction. The Kudankulam project, developed in collaboration with Russia, aims to contribute to India's target of achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear energy capacity by 2047. The project has already helped avoid nearly 104 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since the first two units began operations.