Department of Atomic Energy

August 12, 2026 9:00 PM

India targets 100 GWe nuclear capacity by 2047, five indigenous SMRs by 2033: Jitendra Singh

India is stepping up efforts to build a self-reliant and globally competitive nuclear energy ecosystem, with a focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), thorium utilisation, indigenous reactor technologies, domestic manufacturing and greater private-sector participation, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Singh said the country's long-term nuclear strategy remains ancho...

July 23, 2026 10:55 AM

Government unveils roadmap to achieve 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047, pushes indigenous small modular reactors

The Centre has outlined an ambitious roadmap to expand India's nuclear power generation capacity to 100 GW by 2047, with a strong focus on indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), greater private sector participation and enhanced nuclear safety under the Nuclear Energy Mission (NEM). In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Nuclear Energy Mission, announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, aims to support th...

July 19, 2026 5:48 PM

India wins one gold and three silver medals at International Biology Olympiad 2026; PM Modi says team’s success will encourage youth

India delivered another impressive performance on the global academic stage, with all four members of its team winning medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026 held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from July 12 to 19. The Indian contingent secured one gold medal and three silver medals in the prestigious international competition, which brought together 307 students from 78 countries. A total of 31 gold, 61 silver and 91 bronze medals were awarded at this year's Olympiad. Bhavyaa Gun...

July 19, 2026 5:47 PM

India tops medal tally with historic all-gold haul at International Chemistry Olympiad 2026; PM Modi congratulates team

India scripted history at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with all four members of the national team winning gold medals, marking the country's best-ever performance at the prestigious global competition. The Olympiad, held from July 10 to 19, witnessed participation from 363 students representing 93 countries, making it the largest edition of the competition to date. India finished joint first in the country-wise medal tally alongside China, Vietn...

July 14, 2026 5:37 AM

PM Modi congratulates Indian contingent on winning gold medals at 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian contingent on achieving a historic milestone at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Bucaramanga, Colombia, with all five members of the national contingent winning Gold Medals and the country jointly securing the World No. 1 rank alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan. Competing against 381 students from 87 countries, the Indian team delivered one of the country's finest performances at the prest...

July 14, 2026 12:40 PM

India tops International Physics Olympiad 2026 with five gold medals

India delivered a stellar performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Bucaramanga, Colombia, with all five members of its team winning gold medals and the country securing the joint World No. 1 rank alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan. The achievement came in a competition that saw participation from 381 students representing 87 countries, underscoring India's growing strength in science education and its sustained excellence in international ac...

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...