India’s installed nuclear capacity reaches over 8 GW

Around 13 GW are in various stages of development.

India’s nuclear energy continues to expand, with installed capacity reaching 8,800 megawatts (MW) across 25 nuclear reactors operating in seven locations, according to the Ministry of Power.

In a recent meeting, government officials said this installed capacity contributes three percent to India’s total power generation.
Eight reactors with 6,600 MW capacity are under construction, and another ten reactors with 7,000 MW capacity are in pre-project stages.

India aims for 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047 in line with its vision of “Viksit Bharat @2047.”

To support this, the government is rolling out various strategies, such as amending the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 to enable broader participation by private and state sectors, facilitating faster land acquisition, and introducing tax concessions, green power classification, and long-term financing to ensure competitive nuclear tariffs.