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18:56, 26-Jun-2017
India residents oppose expansion of power plants
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The Indian government has announced the approval of 10 new nuclear reactors as part of an expansion program to meet the energy needs of the country.
The government plans to generate 63,000 megawatts of nuclear power by 2032 and boost it up to supply 25 percent of electricity by 2050.
At present, India mainly depends on coal generated power. If successful, it is estimated that the lives of 200 million people who have no access to power will change dramatically.
But the announcement has not been well received by some residents, where door-to-door campaigns in opposition to the government's decision have begun.
Although living standards are expected to improve from the program, much of the opposition is due to safety concerns.
Residents in the village where the nuclear reactors are expected to be constructed are also concerned about possible disasters, with many fearing there will be no way to evacuate people as there are no roads in the region.