Kalpakkam
Kalpakkam is a village located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, India, on the East Coast Road. It is primarily known for being the site of a significant nuclear complex. The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), India's second-largest nuclear research center, is situated here. Adjacent to IGCAR is the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), which comprises two pressurized heavy-water reactors.
The development of Kalpakkam as a nuclear hub began in the early 1970s, leading to substantial infrastructure
Beyond its nuclear significance, Kalpakkam is a developing region with a mix of residential areas and the