The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for the installation of major 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 critical components such as reactor pressure vessels and steam generators, bringing the project closer to completion. The AERB's decision, issued on April 30, followed a thorough safety review to ensure compliance with national and international safety standards, including those from the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Kudankulam project, developed in collaboration with Russia, aims to enhance India's nuclear energy capacity, which currently includes operational Units 1 and 2, generating over 121 billion units of electricity and avoiding nearly 104 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. With a total planned capacity of 6,000 MW, the project is integral to India's goal of achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear energy by 2047. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized Russia's role as a key partner in this endeavor.