The report further stated that TAPS's two Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs), which were installed in 1969 and are located around 100 kilometres from Mumbai on the western coast, play an important role in power production by boiling water to generate steam for turbine operation.

The present repair, which costs Rs 351 crore, aims to address urgent risks and extend the reactors' operational life by ten years. The renovations include repairing the primary recirculation system to address microscopic cracks discovered in the exterior circulation system near both reactors, the news agency report further stated.

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Sanjay Mulkalwar, station director of TAPS, promised the region's electrical grid that it would remain operational for at least the next decade, despite the difficulties inherent in the restoration process, the PTI report added. 

The delayed supply of specialised stainless steel pipes from Italy has produced problems, affecting the project's schedule. However, authorities are optimistic that the repairs will be completed by mid-September, followed by rigorous testing before power generation resumes in November, the report further stated. 

What is TAPS?

Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), in Maharashtra, is India's first commercial nuclear power facility. It was founded in 1969 and has two boiling water reactors (BWRs), each with a capacity of 160 MW. TAPS is an important part of India's nuclear energy programme, helping to generate electricity. TAPS, which is managed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), follows strict safety requirements and is inspected on a regular basis to guarantee its operational integrity. TAPS, with its pioneering role in nuclear energy, continues to be a cornerstone of India's attempts to generate sustainable and reliable power.