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Rewa Villagers Return Drilling Machines, Reject Nuclear Plant Proposal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM
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In Rewa's Sirumaur area, villagers have rejected the proposed 28 lakh crore rupee nuclear power project by returning drilling machines used for land surveys, stating they will forgo benefits but will not allow the plant in their village.
A 28 lakh crore rupee nuclear power project has been proposed for the Sirumaur area of Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. The project, which would bring significant investment and energy generation, has drawn scrutiny from local residents.
In a decisive move, villagers returned the drilling machines that had been brought in for land surveys, signaling their rejection of the plant. The machines were handed back to the authorities without any damage.
The community has expressed that while they are willing to forgo the promised benefits, they will not allow a nuclear facility to be established within their village boundaries. Concerns over safety, environmental impact and long‑term effects have fueled the opposition.
Local officials have acknowledged the protest and said they will engage with the community to address their concerns. The future of the project remains uncertain as negotiations continue.
In a decisive move, villagers returned the drilling machines that had been brought in for land surveys, signaling their rejection of the plant. The machines were handed back to the authorities without any damage.
The community has expressed that while they are willing to forgo the promised benefits, they will not allow a nuclear facility to be established within their village boundaries. Concerns over safety, environmental impact and long‑term effects have fueled the opposition.
Local officials have acknowledged the protest and said they will engage with the community to address their concerns. The future of the project remains uncertain as negotiations continue.