India eyes 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047

This will support net zero goals.

India wants to expand its nuclear energy capacity, to reach 100 gigawatts by 2047.

According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, union minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences, and minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said this goal “will require a focused and determined approach, adding around 4 GW annually from now onwards.”

The minister called for private sector participation, regulatory reforms, and sustained public engagement to fuel this goal.

Singh said that NPCIL aims to contribute nearly half of the 100 GW target by leveraging domestic and international partnerships. Meanwhile, NTPC’s joint venture, Ashwini, has commenced constructing four 700 MWe pressurized heavy-water reactor at Mahi-Banswara.

Meanwhile, India has launched the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) R&D Mission to develop five SMRs by 2033.

Prior to this, the government of India has presented its budget for 2025 to 2026, which includes the allocation of INR 20,000 crore for the setting up of the Nuclear Energy Mission.