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Experts cautioned that even if reactor systems are untouched, the exposure of infrastructure layouts, and supplier information could pose security risks.

Describing the RPV as the “heart” of a nuclear power plant, NPCIL said it houses the reactor core where nuclear fission takes place.

Unit 1 and 2 of the KKNPP crossed 1,00,000 MU in the month of July 2024, indirectly avoiding release of around 86 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Then, in the port, the reactor vessel was placed in the hold of a sea vessel to cover the 11000 km route to India.

"There is a detailed emergency preparedness plan, approved by the regulatory authority, in place at all nuclear plant sites including Kudankulam.

Nuclear Scientist Malshe said that more plants are needed to significantly increase our nuclear capacity to meet future energy demands.