The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has cleared excavation work for the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Nuclear Power Project. The project site lies in Banswara district of Rajasthan, close to the Mahi Dam built on the Mahi River. Excavation approval is an important regulatory milestone that allows site preparation and foundation work to begin ahead of plant construction. The project forms part of India's plans to expand nuclear power generation as a reliable, low-carbon source of electricity.