India Eyes 100 GW Nuclear Capacity by 2047 in Clean Energy Drive
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India Eyes 100 GW Nuclear Capacity by 2047 in Clean Energy Drive

The Union Budget 2025-26 prioritises nuclear energy as a key component of India's long-term energy transition strategy, targeting 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. The government has launched the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat, focusing on domestic nuclear advancements, private sector participation, and advanced nuclear technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

A Rs 20,000 crore allocation has been made for SMR research and development, with plans to establish five indigenous SMRs by 2033. Legislative amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act are also proposed to attract private investment.

India is expanding its nuclear energy sector through Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs), 220 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) designed for industrial power supply and decarbonisation. The plan involves private land and capital investment, with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) managing operations.

The country is also enhancing nuclear capacity from 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32, with multiple projects underway. A 6 x 1208 MW plant is planned in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening India's nuclear energy push for sustainable power generation.

The Union Budget 2025-26 prioritises nuclear energy, aiming for 100 GW capacity by 2047 under the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat. The focus is on domestic advancements, private sector participation, and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

A Rs 200 billion allocation supports SMR R&D, with five indigenous units planned by 2033. Proposed amendments to nuclear laws aim to attract private investment.

India is expanding nuclear capacity via Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) and 220 MW PHWRs for industrial power and decarbonisation, with NPCIL managing operations. Capacity will rise from 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32, including a 6 x 1208 MW Andhra Pradesh plant.

The Union Budget 2025-26 prioritises nuclear energy as a key component of India's long-term energy transition strategy, targeting 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. The government has launched the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat, focusing on domestic nuclear advancements, private sector participation, and advanced nuclear technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).A Rs 20,000 crore allocation has been made for SMR research and development, with plans to establish five indigenous SMRs by 2033. Legislative amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act are also proposed to attract private investment.India is expanding its nuclear energy sector through Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs), 220 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) designed for industrial power supply and decarbonisation. The plan involves private land and capital investment, with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) managing operations.The country is also enhancing nuclear capacity from 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32, with multiple projects underway. A 6 x 1208 MW plant is planned in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening India's nuclear energy push for sustainable power generation.The Union Budget 2025-26 prioritises nuclear energy, aiming for 100 GW capacity by 2047 under the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat. The focus is on domestic advancements, private sector participation, and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).A Rs 200 billion allocation supports SMR R&D, with five indigenous units planned by 2033. Proposed amendments to nuclear laws aim to attract private investment.India is expanding nuclear capacity via Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) and 220 MW PHWRs for industrial power and decarbonisation, with NPCIL managing operations. Capacity will rise from 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32, including a 6 x 1208 MW Andhra Pradesh plant.

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