The correct answer is (b) NHPC.
Anushakti Vidyut Nigam Limited (AVNL) is a joint venture of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) and the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). It was incorporated in 1995 to undertake the construction, operation, and maintenance of nuclear power plants in India.
AVNL has two nuclear power plants in operation, the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) and the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS). KAPS is located in Gujarat and has two units, each with a capacity of 220 MW. RAPS is located in Rajasthan and has four units, each with a capacity of 220 MW.
AVNL is also developing two new nuclear power plants, the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) and the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant (JNPP). KNPP is located in Tamil Nadu and will have two units, each with a capacity of 1,000 MW. JNPP is located in Maharashtra and will have six units, each with a capacity of 1,650 MW.
AVNL is a leading player in the Indian nuclear power sector. It has a strong track record of construction, operation, and maintenance of nuclear power plants. AVNL is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear power to India.
NMDC is a state-owned mining company. It is the largest producer of iron ore in India. NMDC does not have any joint ventures with NPCIL.
BHEL is a state-owned engineering company. It manufactures power generation equipment, including nuclear power plants. BHEL has a joint venture with NPCIL called Nuclear Power Corporation of India BHEL Limited (NPCIL-BHEL). NPCIL-BHEL is responsible for the construction of nuclear power plants in India.
NTPC is a state-owned power company. It is the largest power company in India. NTPC does not have any joint ventures with NPCIL.