Department of Atomic Energy

April 27, 2026 7:34 PM

India nears elite nuclear milestone with indigenous fast breeder reactor, eyes thorium-powered future

India is set to join an exclusive global club in advanced nuclear technology, with Union Minister Jitendra Singh announcing that the country will become only the second in the world after Russia to operate a commercial-level fast breeder reactor. Addressing a workshop on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for MPs and MLAs, the minister highlighted that India has achieved a major milestone with its indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attainin...

April 17, 2026 6:17 PM

Workshop on SHANTI Act charts roadmap for 100 GW nuclear capacity, pushes public-private partnerships

A high-level workshop on the implementation of the SHANTI Act, 2025 outlined a comprehensive roadmap to scale India’s nuclear power capacity to 100 GW, with a strong emphasis on public-private partnerships, energy security and clean power goals. The workshop was organised by the Central Electricity Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Power, Department of Atomic Energy and NTPC Limited at the Scope Convention Centre in New Delhi. Senior officials highlighted that the SHANTI Act, 2...

March 18, 2026 4:54 PM

Zero customs duty to boost nuclear energy, cut power costs: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that the government’s decision to allow zero customs duty on imports for nuclear power projects will accelerate capacity addition and reduce electricity costs in the country. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the minister stated that duty-free imports of nuclear fuels and reactor components until 2035 will help lower project costs, making nuclear energy projects more economically viable, especially those involving foreign collaboration. ...

December 10, 2025 3:17 PM

India’s nuclear power generation reaches record high in FY 2024-25

India’s nuclear power generation touched a new record in FY 2024-25, with NPCIL producing 56,681 million units of electricity. According to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), this is the highest annual output achieved so far and marks the first time NPCIL has crossed the 50 billion-unit mark in a financial year. The department said the generation helped avoid nearly 49 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. DAE said it continued work across key areas, including nuclear power producti...

June 15, 2025 11:03 AM

Manohar Lal reviews progress of strategic nuclear power project

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday visited the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) to review the progress of the nuclear power project, being implemented by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) under the Department of Atomic Energy. The project involves setting up 4x700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). Once completed, 50 per cent of the electricity generated will be allocated to Haryana, significantly boosting the state’s energy capacity, ...

March 28, 2025 3:21 PM

PM Modi’s ‘Nuclear Mission’ realises Homi Bhabha’s vision for clean energy: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Thursday praised India's newly launched “Nuclear Mission,” calling it a transformative step towards meeting the country’s growing energy demands while providing a clean, stable power source. Referencing Homi Bhabha, the visionary behind India’s nuclear program, Singh highlighted that the mission reaffirms Bhabha’s stance on peaceful nuclear development. "When Homi Bhabha launched India's Nuclear programme, there w...

March 21, 2025 12:51 PM

Centre reviewing nuclear laws to boost energy capacity: Jitendra Singh

The central government has constituted dedicated task forces to examine amendments required in the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act as part of efforts to accelerate India’s nuclear energy capacity, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science and Technology, informed Parliament on Thursday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Singh said that the task force under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) includes representatives from the Atomic Energy Re...

December 24, 2024 5:15 PM

Department of Atomic Energy highlights pioneering achievements in 2024

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has announced significant milestones and contributions across multiple sectors in its year-end review for 2024. Nuclear Power Programme India's nuclear power initiatives advanced significantly, with the Atomic Minerals Directorate discovering 15,598 tonnes of uranium oxide in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan, boosting the country's reserves to 4,25,570 tonnes. The Jaduguda Mines unearthed new uranium deposits, extending their operational life by 5...