Gorakhpur N-power plant faces fresh delays; 2032 new deadline

The Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojna (GHAVP) in Fatehabad, Haryana, has encountered significant delays, with the completion of its first phase now postponed to 2032. Originally slated for completion in 2025, the deadline was revised to 2028 in 2022. Now, the government has announced another four-year delay, pushing the completion timeline further. The revised schedule was disclosed in response to a query raised by Sirsa MP Kumari Selja during the ongoing Parliament session.

Once operational, the Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant is expected to play a critical role in India’s clean energy strategy, generating 2,800 MW of electricity. The project is divided into two phases: GHAVP 1 & 2 (2×700 MW) and GHAVP 3 & 4 (2×700 MW). Construction of GHAVP 1 & 2 is underway, with key contracts awarded for essential components, including the Main Plant Civil, Nuclear Island, and Turbine Island. Equipment with long delivery timelines has also started arriving on site. Meanwhile, pre-project activities for GHAVP 3 & 4, such as geotechnical investigations, have been completed.

The first phase of the project is now expected to be operational by 2031, while the second phase will follow by 2032. “The timely completion of this project is essential for both local development and the nation’s energy goals,” stressed Selja.