Science TechnologyThursday, 16 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak: 2027 Unit 3-4 project, 2,000 MW and CERT-In probe
Reports on leaked Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant documents highlight cyber-security concerns, the 2027 target for Units 3 and 4, and a CERT-In probe.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, reports said documents linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, including Unit 3 and Unit 4 design details, were leaked on the Dark Web, while the project is planned to add 2,000 MW by 2027.
Key specifics
- Unit 3 and Unit 4 of Kudankulam were awarded to Reliance Infrastructure in 2018 for internal infrastructure design and development.
- The two new units are expected to come into use by 2027 and together generate 2,000 MW of electricity.
- Reliance told Reuters that part of its data stored on Yotta’s server had leaked and that the Central government had been informed.
- The leaked material reportedly included plant drawings and distributor details, which were posted by the ransomware group World Leaks.
- CERT-In was reported to be conducting a detailed investigation into the data breach.
Exam lens
Question type: Science & technology plus cyber-security match-the-following, Kudankulam, 2018 contract to Reliance Infrastructure, 2027 target, 2,000 MW, CERT-In. TNPSC may ask which plant’s design data was reportedly leaked and which agency probes cyber incidents.