India’s nuclear energy push: From indigenous reactors to Thorium, a technology pathway to 100 GW by 2047

August 28, 2026 4:42 PM

India’s nuclear energy push: From indigenous reactors to Thorium, a technology pathway to 100 GW by 2047

India’s nuclear energy programme is entering an important phase of technological expansion, with the country combining indigenous reactor technologies, a closed nuclear fuel cycle and its vast thorium reserves to build a more secure, sustainable and self-reliant energy future. At the heart of the strategy is the three-stage nuclear power programme, conceived by Dr Homi J. Bhabha in 1954 to maximise India’s indigenous resources and reduce dependence on external sources. The programme is desi...

Nuclear energy emerges as a key pillar of India’s clean energy and development push

August 28, 2026 4:40 PM

Nuclear energy emerges as a key pillar of India’s clean energy and development push

India’s nuclear energy programme is increasingly emerging as a key pillar of the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security, expand clean power generation and advance technological self-reliance, with applications extending well beyond electricity generation to healthcare, agriculture, food preservation, critical minerals, semiconductors, scientific research and clean hydrogen. Built around the principle of “safety first”, India’s nuclear programme combines stringent regulatory o...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for investment in nuclear power, assures Railways’ commitment to sustainable energy

February 24, 2025 3:25 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for investment in nuclear power, assures Railways’ commitment to sustainable energy

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged investors to tap into the potential of nuclear power, assuring that Indian Railways is prepared to purchase electricity from nuclear sources. Speaking at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investor Summit 2025 (GIS-2025) on Monday, Vaishnaw highlighted the growing energy demands of the railway sector and encouraged states to contribute through renewable and nuclear projects. "If a nuclear power plant can be set up in Madhya Pradesh, Indian Railways would...

India accelerates nuclear power expansion in Union Budget 2025-26

February 4, 2025 11:52 AM

India accelerates nuclear power expansion in Union Budget 2025-26

The Union Budget 2025-26 lays out a major push for nuclear energy as part of India's long-term strategy to ensure energy security and transition to cleaner power sources. With an ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, the government is positioning nuclear energy as a cornerstone of its energy mix. This initiative aligns with the broader objectives of Viksit Bharat, aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. Rec...

US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says

June 17, 2024 4:12 PM

US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says

The U.S. is as many as 15 years behind China on developing high-tech nuclear power as Beijing's state-backed technology approach and extensive financing give it the edge, a report said on Monday. China has 27 nuclear reactors under construction with average construction timelines of about seven years, far faster than other countries, said the study by Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, a Washington-based nonpartisan research institute. "China’s rapid deployment of ever-more ...