Presently, two units i.e., KKNPP-1 & 2 are operational at the Kudankulam Site.

The total power output from the operational units at KKNPP is 2000 MW comprising of  KKNPP, Unit-1 & 2 (2 x 1000 MW).

The power generated by central sector power generating stations is allocated to the  beneficiary states and union territories in the electricity region by the Ministry of Power  (MoP) as per laid down norms. Accordingly, the power from KKNPP - 1&2 (2x1000  MW) has been allocated as follows:

State	Allocation in MW
Karnataka	442
Kerala	266
Tamil Nadu	925
Puducherry	67
Unallocated	300

With regard to the allocation of power from upcoming units i.e., KKNPP-3 & 4 (2X1000  MW) & KKNPP-5 & 6 (2X1000 MW), Ministry of Power will take a decision at an  appropriate time.

Presently four reactors i.e., KKNPP-3 & 4 (2 x 1000 MW) and KKNPP-5 & 6 (2 x1000  MW) are at different stages of construction and are planned to be commissioned  progressively, taking up the total capacity of the site to 6000 MW.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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(Release ID: 2147277)