Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Department of Atomic Energy on 5th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
The Government of India has launched the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat, targeting a nuclear power capacity of 100 GW by 2047. This response to a Parliament question outlines the status of various nuclear projects, emphasizing a 10–12 year construction cycle and a commitment to safety and public awareness. Key milestones include the expected operationalization of RAPP-8 in 2026 and the attainment of criticality for the PFBR in April 2026.
Key Points / Main Content
Strategic Goals and Timeline
Capacity Target: The mission aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by the year 2047.
Construction Duration: Typical nuclear power projects require a construction/project period of 10 to 12 years.
Recent Sanctions: No new nuclear power projects have been sanctioned following the onset of the Middle East conflict.
Projects Under Construction and Commissioning
RAPP-8 (Rajasthan): In advanced commissioning stages; expected to be operational in 2026.
PFBR (Tamil Nadu): Attained criticality on April 6, 2026.
KKNPP Units 3–6 (Tamil Nadu): Expected completion dates range from June 2027 to March 2030 using foreign technology.
GHAVP 1&2 (Haryana): Completion expected approximately six years from the "First Pour of Concrete."
KAIGA-5&6 (Karnataka): Scheduled for completion between June 2031 and June 2032.
Pre-project and Planned Activities
Progressive Completion: Pre-project activities for sites in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu are expected to conclude by 2031–32.
Planned Sites: Indigenous projects are proposed for Rawatbhata (Rajasthan), Kakrapar (Gujarat), and Narora (Uttar Pradesh).
In-Principle Approvals: Large-scale projects involving foreign technology are approved for Jaitapur (Maharashtra), Kovvada (Andhra Pradesh), Haripur (West Bengal), and Mithi Virdi (Gujarat).
Safety and Public Relations
Apprehension Management: Public awareness programs address concerns regarding plant safety, rehabilitation, and the loss of traditional livelihoods like fishing and horticulture.
Safety Standards: High priority is given to siting, design, and operation, with continuous upgrades based on global standards and feedback.
Impact Analysis
Department of Atomic Energy / GovernmentImpact
Responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of the 100 GW target and managing long-term infrastructure timelines.
Action Required
Must ensure the timely progression of pre-project activities and maintain multipronged public awareness initiatives to mitigate local opposition.
Local Communities and Project-Affected PersonsImpact
Potential displacement and concerns regarding the loss of traditional means of livelihood (e.g., fishing and horticulture).
Action Required
Engage with government public awareness programs to understand rehabilitation measures and safety protocols.
Nuclear Power Project Developers and ContractorsImpact
Affected by long construction leads and the requirement to integrate evolving global safety standards and upgrades.
Action Required
Must adhere to strict commissioning schedules (notably for 2026–2032 milestones) and implement safety upgrades based on operating experience feedback.
Key Entities Referenced
Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat: A government initiative aimed at reaching a nuclear power capacity of 100 GW by 2047.
Department of Atomic Energy: The primary government department responsible for overseeing nuclear power projects and generation in India.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: The Union Minister of State who provided the formal status update on nuclear energy targets and project implementation.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of India's Parliament where the information regarding nuclear energy generation was presented.
Department of Atomic Energy
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: GENERATION OF
NUCLEAR ENERGY
प्रव तथ: 05 AUG 2026 3:34PM by PIB Delhi
The Government has announced an ambitious Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat with
a target of reaching a nuclear power capacity of 100 GW by 2047. Nuclear Power Projects
are having a Project/ Construction period of 10-12 years. No specific Nuclear Power Projects
have been sanctioned after the Middle East conflict.
The details of Nuclear Power Projects under various stages of implementation and those
planned are tabulated in Annexure.
There have been apprehensions in a section of the people at few sites, about safety of the site
& plant, issues related to Rehabilitation, and fears of loss of traditional means of livelihood
like fishing and horticulture. The apprehensions have been addressed through public
awareness programmes adopting a multipronged approach in a credible manner. Highest
priority is accorded to safety in all aspects of nuclear power viz. siting, design, construction,
commissioning, and operation. Further, safety is not static and improvements/ upgrades are
effected in nuclear power plants based on evolving global standards, events and operating
experience feedback.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Prime Minister’s office
and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra
Singh, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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Annexure
Nuclear Power Projects under Construction/ Commissioning
Location & State Project Capacity Expected Completion Indigeneous/
Date/
(MW) Foreign
Status TechnologyRawatbhata, RAPP-8 1 X 700 Unit-8 is in advanced Indigeneous
Rajasthan stage of
commissioning
(expected to
be operational in
2026).
Gorakhpur, GHAVP 2 X 700 Completion of Indigeneous
Haryana construction and
1&2
commissioning is
expected to be
completed in about 6
years from First Pour
of Concrete.
Kudankulam, KKNPP-3&4 2 X 1000 June-2027/ June-2028 Foreign
Tamilnadu Technology
KKNPP-5&6 2 X 1000 June-2029/ March-2030 Foreign
Technology
Kalpakkam, PFBR 1 X 500 Attained criticality on Indigeneous
06.04.2026
Tamilnadu
Kaiga, Karnataka KAIGA-5&6 2 X 700 June-2031/ June-2032 Indigeneous
Projects Under Pre-project ActivitiesGorakhpur, GHAVP– 2 X 700 Indigeneous
Haryana 3&4
Chutka, Madhya Chutka-1&2 2 X 700 Indigeneous
Projects Under Pre-
Pradesh
project activities are
expected to be
Mahi Mahi 2 X 700 Indigeneous
completed
Banswara,
Banswara- progressively by
Rajasthan
1&2
2031/ 32.
Mahi 2 X 700 Indigeneous
Banswara
3&4
Kalpakkam, FBR 1& 2 2 X 500 Indigeneous
Tamilnadu
Planned Nuclear Power Projects/ Sites
Rawatbhata, RAPP-9&10 2 X 700 Indigeneous
Proposed Nuclear Power
Rajasthan
Projects
Kakrapar, Gujarat KAPP-5&6 2 X 700 Indigeneous
Narora, Uttar NAPP-3&4 2 X 700 Indigeneous
PradeshJaitapur, JNPP-1 to 6 6 X 1730 Foreign
Maharashtra Technology
Kovvada, Kovvada- 6 X 1208 Foreign
In-Principle approved
Andhra Pradesh 1 to 6 Technology
sites
Haripur, Haripur- 6 X 1000 Foreign
West Bengal 1 to 6 Technology
Mithi Virdi, Mithi Virdi- 6 X 1000 Foreign
Gujarat
1 to 6 Technology
Bhimpur, Bhimpur- 4 X 700 Indigeneous
Madhya Pradesh 1 to 4
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