The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) has begun geotechnical investigations for two planned 700-MW pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) at the Kakrapar nuclear power station in Gujarat, a statement said.

According to the statement, the investigations mark a pre-project milestone for Kakrapar-5 and -6, which will use India’s domestically developed 700-MW PHWR technology.