India eyes nuclear power in Andamans as China challenge grows near Malacca Strait

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     India eyes nuclear power in Andamans as China challenge grows near Malacca Strait

     Scientists are currently evaluating potential locations for Small Modular Reactors throughout the archipelago. This pivotal initiative is designed to bolster the islands' energy resilience and satisfy increasing energy demands. Additionally, it supports critical infrastructure developments, including the International Container Transhipment Terminal, while further enhancing India's strategic role in the eastern Indian Ocean and its oversight of vital shipping lanes.