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Detailed explanation-1: -Located in the state of Gujarat, India, Kakrapar atomic power station (KAPS) is being expanded to add two new units with a combined capacity of 700MW.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power station in India, which lies in the proximity of the city of vyara in the state of Gujarat. It consists of two 220 MW pressurized water reactors with heavy water as moderator (PHWR).

Detailed explanation-3: -Owned and operated by state-owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), the Kakrapar nuclear power station currently has two 220MW operating units that were commissioned in May 1993 and September 1995 respectively.

Detailed explanation-4: -About Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant The Canadian company, Candu Energy, supplied the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) used in the plant. The first commercial nuclear power station in India is operated by India’s Nuclear Power Corporation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kakrapar S.O POST OFFICE | District Surat, Government of Gujarat | India.