**Executive Summary**
India is advancing a multi-pronged energy strategy to position itself as a global leader in clean energy through integrated pushes in hydrogen, nuclear power, and renewable energy. Key objectives include reaching 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 and developing five small modular reactors by 2033. These initiatives are supported by significant policy reforms, such as the Rs 19,744 crore Green Hydrogen Mission and the opening of the nuclear sector to private participation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Green Hydrogen and Decarbonisation**
* Launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore to develop alternative fuel ecosystems.
* Focuses on decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like steel and cement.
* Prioritises reducing production costs through domestic manufacturing of critical technologies like electrolyzers.
* **Nuclear Energy Roadmap**
* The Nuclear Energy Mission aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
* Plans to develop five Small Modular/Small Reactors by 2033, with three already under development (including the Bharat Small Modular Reactor and Bharat Small Reactor).
* Small reactors are designed to provide flexible, scalable, and decentralised energy solutions.
* **Fossil Fuel and Natural Gas Strategy**
* Targeting nearly 100 billion US dollars in oil and gas investments.
* Expanding exploration areas to 1 million square kilometres.
* Increasing the share of natural gas in the national energy mix to 15 percent.
* **Policy Reforms and Industry Collaboration**
* Opened the nuclear sector for private participation, including startups and MSMEs.
* Rationalised liability provisions to facilitate wider industry engagement and infrastructure expansion.
* Emphasised public-private partnerships to scale up indigenous technological capabilities.
* **Innovation and Circular Economy**
* Developing new livelihood avenues in electric mobility, battery recycling, and renewable manufacturing.
* Advancing circular economy initiatives, such as converting used cooking oil and agricultural residue into biofuels.
* Exploring new frontiers in ocean energy under the Deep Ocean Mission.
**Impact Analysis**
**Private Sector, Startups, and MSMEs**
**Impact:** Recent policy reforms and rationalised liability provisions have removed barriers to entry in the nuclear energy sector.
**Action Required:** Engage in the expansion of clean energy infrastructure and participate in public-private partnerships for technological innovation.
**Hard-to-Abate Industries (Steel and Cement)**
**Impact:** These sectors are primary targets for decarbonisation via the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
**Action Required:** Transition toward green hydrogen-based operations to meet sustainability goals as domestic production costs decrease.
**Research and Development (R&D) Institutions**
**Impact:** Increased focus on indigenous technology for small reactors, electrolyzers, and the circular economy provides a robust framework for innovation-led growth.
**Action Required:** Accelerate research in modular reactor design and biofuel conversion technologies to support national self-reliance.
**Global Energy Markets**
**Impact:** India's expansion in refining capacity and investment in oil and gas exploration positions the country as a major global player.
**Action Required:** Stakeholders must align with India’s evolving energy roadmap and the shift toward a higher percentage of natural gas in the energy mix.
Key Entities Referenced
National Green Hydrogen Mission: A flagship initiative with a ₹19,744 crore outlay aimed at decarbonizing industrial sectors and positioning India as a global player in alternative fuels.
Nuclear Energy Mission: A strategic program targeting the achievement of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 through indigenous technology and private sector participation.
Bharat Small Modular Reactor (SMR): An indigenous technology initiative to develop decentralized, small-scale nuclear reactors by 2033 to provide flexible clean energy solutions.
Deep Ocean Mission: A government mission cited as a new frontier for clean energy innovation, specifically focused on the exploration of ocean energy.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Atomic Energy, who outlined India's multi-pronged strategy for clean energy, hydrogen, and nuclear power.
Department of Atomic Energy
India positioning itself as a global player in clean
energy; there is an integrated push on hydrogen,
nuclear and innovation: Dr. Jitendra Singh
India advances multi-pronged strategy, with an integrated
push on hydrogen, nuclear and renewable energy, says the
Minister
Simultaneously India expanding its energy roadmap with
focus on innovation, R&D and industry collaboration: Dr.
Jitendra Singh
India has launched Green Hydrogen Mission with outlay Rs
19,744 cr, Nuclear Energy Mission aimed to achieve 100 GW
nuclear power by 2047, targets five small nuclear reactors by
2033
Posted On: 16 APR 2026 6:07PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO,
Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that
India is steadily positioning itself as a global player in the Clean Energy landscape through a calibrated
mix of policy support, technological innovation, and industry participation.
The Minister said the country is simultaneously advancing green hydrogen, expanding Nuclear Energy
capacity, and strengthening renewable sources, while building indigenous capabilities in critical
technologies such as electrolyzers. Emphasising the need for scaling up through public-private
partnerships, he said India’s approach is focused on creating a robust and self-reliant ecosystem supported
by enhanced research funding and innovation-led growth.
Dr. Jitendra Singh was addressing the World Hydrogen Energy Summit alongside the World Petrocoal
Congress at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. The conference brought together policymakers,
global industry leaders, domain experts and stakeholders from petroleum, coal, gas and emerging
hydrogen sectors, providing a platform for deliberations on future energy pathways.
Referring to India’s evolving energy roadmap, the Minister said the country is pursuing a multi-
dimensional strategy that combines energy security with sustainability. He said India is targeting nearly
100 billion US dollars in oil and gas investments, expansion of exploration areas to 1 million square
kilometres, and increasing the share of natural gas in the energy mix to 15 percent. At the same time,
India’s refining capacity continues to expand, placing it among leading nations globally.On clean energy transition, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with outlay of
Rs 19,744 cr, has placed India among the frontrunners in developing alternative fuel ecosystems. He said
green hydrogen will play a key role in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as steel and cement, while
efforts are underway to reduce production costs through domestic manufacturing and innovation.
The Minister also shared progress in India’s nuclear energy programme, stating that the recently
announced Nuclear Energy Mission aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. He said
India has entered the next phase of its nuclear programme with indigenous technological advancements,
placing it among a select group of nations.
Highlighting the role of small reactors, Dr. Jitendra Singh said India plans to develop five Small
Modular/Small Reactors by 2033, with work already underway on three of them. These include a Bharat
Small Modular Reactor (SMR), a Bharat Small Reactor (BSR) based on established heavy water
technology, and a small-scale hydrogen-linked reactor of a few megawatts’ capacity. He said such reactors
will enable flexible, scalable, and decentralised clean energy solutions, while also supporting emerging
hydrogen applications.
The Minister said recent policy reforms have opened the nuclear sector for private participation, along
with rationalised liability provisions to facilitate wider industry engagement. He said these steps will
encourage startups, MSMEs and private players to contribute to the expansion of clean energy
infrastructure.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also spoke about emerging opportunities in green jobs and innovation, noting that
sectors such as electric mobility, battery recycling, grid management, and renewable manufacturing are
generating new livelihood avenues. He referred to ongoing initiatives in the circular economy, including
conversion of used cooking oil and agricultural residue into biofuels, as well as new frontiers like ocean
energy under the Deep Ocean Mission.
The Union Minister said India’s demographic strength, technological capabilities and policy direction
position it to play a significant role in global decarbonisation efforts, while ensuring sustainable growth
and energy access for its population.*****
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