Shivamogga MP Addresses Nuclear Power Plant Concerns
Shivamogga MP urges people not to panic over nuclear power plant, says no such proposal
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B.Y. Raghavendra, the Member of Parliament for Shivamogga, Karnataka, reassured residents that there are no current plans for a nuclear power plant in Besur, Sagar taluk. He clarified that while the National Thermal Power Corporation has identified several districts for potential sites, no specific proposal has been made.
- 01Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra reassures residents about nuclear plant rumors.
- 02No proposal exists for a nuclear power plant in Besur, Sagar taluk.
- 03The National Thermal Power Corporation is exploring multiple districts for potential sites.
- 04Preliminary studies are being conducted for suitable locations.
- 05Public concerns should be alleviated, according to the MP.
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B.Y. Raghavendra, the Member of Parliament representing Shivamogga, Karnataka, addressed public concerns regarding the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Besur, Sagar taluk. In a statement released on April 26, 2026, he emphasized that there is no proposal for such a plant at this time. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has identified several districts, including Shivamogga, for potential nuclear power plant sites, but no specific plans have been finalized. Raghavendra urged residents not to panic and reassured them that preliminary studies are being conducted to assess suitable locations in the identified districts.
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Residents of Shivamogga can feel reassured about their safety and the lack of immediate nuclear power plant developments in their area.
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