**Executive Summary**
The Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat aims to achieve a nuclear power generation capacity of 100 GWe by 2047, contributing to the NetZero target by 2070. This will be achieved through establishing large reactors and developing small modular reactors. The deadline for submission of proposals by industries for Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) has been extended to 31st March 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Nuclear Energy Goals:**
* Achieve 100 GWe nuclear power generation capacity by 2047.
* Contribute to achieving NetZero target by 2070.
* Increase the share of nuclear energy in India's energy mix.
* **Strategies:**
* Establish large reactors (700 MWe indigenous pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) and large capacity imported reactors) at green field sites.
* Develop small reactors (200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200) and 55 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR-55)) for brown field sites.
* Repurpose retiring fossil fuel-based power plants.
* Develop captive plants for energy-intensive industries.
* Support off-grid applications for remote locations.
* **Implementation & Collaboration:**
* Technology for deployment of reactors is available in India.
* Majority of equipment are within manufacturing capability of Indian industries with technological handholding by BARC.
* Roadmap jointly prepared by Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, Ministry of Power, and Central Electricity Authority.
* NPCIL has initiated actions for obtaining sanction for Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor based projects.
* NPCIL floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for setting up Bharat Small Reactors (BSR).
* **Proposal Deadline:**
* The last date for submission of proposal by industries has been extended upto 31st March 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Industries**
* **Impact:**
* Opportunity to participate in the manufacturing of equipment for nuclear reactors, supported by BARC technological handholding.
* Potential to set up Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) for decarbonisation.
* **Action Required:**
* Submit proposals for setting up Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) by 31st March 2026.
**NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited)**
* **Impact:**
* Responsible for expediting ongoing projects and obtaining sanction for new Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor based projects.
* Responsible for implementing the roadmap and initiatives for increasing nuclear power capacity.
* **Action Required:**
* Continue expediting ongoing projects.
* Obtain sanction for Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor based projects.
* Evaluate proposals for setting up Bharat Small Reactors (BSR).
Key Entities Referenced
Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat: A mission aiming to achieve nuclear power generation capacity of 100 GWe by 2047.
Department of Atomic Energy: The overseeing department for India's nuclear energy programs.
Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMR): A program focusing on the development of small modular reactors.
NPCIL: An entity involved in nuclear power projects, including Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor based projects.
Ministry of Power: A government ministry involved in the roadmap for achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity.
Department of Atomic Energy
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ENHANCING
NUCLEAR POWER CAPACITY
प्रव तथ: 04 DEC 2025 6:22PM by PIB Delhi
The Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat is aiming to achieve nuclear power generation capacity
of 100 GWe by 2047 to contribute significantly in achieving the target of NetZero by 2070. Its main
features are to augment power production from nuclear energy with least carbon emission, provide
reliable energy alternative for catering to the base load requirement which is currently provided by
fossil fuel base power plants. Another objective of the Nuclear Energy Mission is to increase the
share of nuclear energy in India’s energy mix for Viksit Bharat, with emphasis on indigenous nuclear
technology. To achieve the 100 GW target, India has two-pronged strategy with respect to nuclear
energy;
1. Establishing large reactors such as 700 MWe indigenous pressurised heavy water reactors
(PHWRs) and large capacity imported reactors at green field sites for rapid expansion.
2. The design & development of small reactors such as 200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor
(BSMR-200) and 55 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR-55), are underway for brown field
sites, with objective of,
i. Repurposing of retiring fossil fuel-based power plants,
ii. Captive plants for energy intensive industries and
iii. Off-grid applications for remote locations.
Necessary technology for deployment of these reactors is available in the country and majority of
equipment are within manufacturing capability of Indian industries with technological handholding
by BARC
The roadmap for achieving goal of 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, is jointly prepared by
experts from Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, Ministry of Power and Central
Electricity Authority. In line with the roadmap, in addition to expediting projects presently under
implementation, NPCIL has initiated actions for obtaining sanction for Pressurised Heavy Water
Reactor based projects planned at existing and approved sites and locating potential new sites. NPCIL
has also floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for setting up Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) for
decarbonisation of hard to abate industries and is working with BARC for development of Bharat
Small Modular Reactors (BSMR). The last date for submission of proposal by industries has been
extended upto 31st March 2026.
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