Science TechnologyTuesday, 10 March 2026·The Hindu
RM Nachammai becomes India’s first woman Chief Superintendent of an operational nuclear power plant
RM Nachammai took charge of Kaiga Generating Station Units 3 and 4 in Karnataka on 15 March 2026 under NPCIL.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 March 2026, RM Nachammai assumed charge as Chief Superintendent of Kaiga Generating Station Units 3 and 4 in Karnataka under the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, becoming the first woman to hold this post at an operational nuclear power plant in India.
Key specifics
- Date of charge: 15 March 2026.
- Organisation: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL).
- Location: Kaiga Generating Station, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.
- Units 3 and 4 are Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) of 220 MW each.
- The post covers Operations, Maintenance and Engineering Support divisions of the reactor complex.
Exam lens
Science and technology plus appointments: NPCIL, Kaiga, PHWR, 220 MW, and first woman Chief Superintendent are the likely TNPSC one-liners.