**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the Government's Nuclear Energy Mission, aiming to achieve a nuclear power capacity of 100 GW by 2047 through indigenous and foreign technologies. NPCIL is set to contribute 54 GW by establishing new nuclear plants, and BARC is developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Post FY 2024-25, private players will participate in deploying Bharat Small Reactors (BSR). India aims to achieve Net Zero by 2070.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Nuclear Energy Mission Goals:**
* Achieve a nuclear power capacity of approximately 100 GW by 2047.
* Deployment of existing and emerging advanced nuclear technologies (both indigenous and with foreign cooperation).
* **Roadmap and Contribution:**
* The government has drawn up a roadmap to reach a capacity of 100 GW by 2047.
* NPCIL will contribute 54 GW by 2047 by setting up new nuclear power plants based on indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors and Light Water Reactors.
* **Small Modular Reactors (SMRs):**
* BARC has initiated design and development of SMRs:
* 200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200)
* 55 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR-55)
* BSMR-200 and SMR-55 can be deployed as captive plants for energy-intensive industries and remote/off-grid locations.
* A high-temperature gas-cooled reactor with a capacity of up to 5 MW is being developed for hydrogen production.
* **Reactor Deployment and Manufacturing:**
* Technology for 700 MWe indigenous PHWRs and small reactors like BSMR-200 and SMR-55 is available.
* Indian industries possess the manufacturing capability with technological handholding by DAE.
* **Private Sector Participation:**
* Post FY 2024-25, private players can participate in deploying Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) as captive plants.
* NPCIL has floated a 'Request for Proposal' to deploy 220-MW PHWR technology-based BSR reactors by Indian Industries.
* **Research and Development:**
* The mission is supported by R&D to develop indigenous advanced reactors with safety features and technology for hydrogen production.
* **Clean Energy Transition:**
* Nuclear power is a clean, base load source of electricity available 24X7.
* Nuclear energy will significantly contribute to India's clean energy transition towards Net Zero by 2070.
**Impact Analysis**
**NPCIL**
* **Impact:** Will contribute 54 GW by 2047 by establishing new nuclear power plants based on indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors and Light Water Reactors.
* **Action Required:** Float 'Request for Proposal' to deploy 220-MW PHWR technology-based BSR reactors by Indian Industries.
**Indian Industries**
* **Impact:** Can participate in deploying Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) as captive plants.
* **Action Required:** Respond to NPCIL's 'Request for Proposal' to deploy 220-MW PHWR technology-based BSR reactors.
**Energy Intensive Industries**
* **Impact:** Potential for BSMR-200 and SMR-55 to be deployed as captive plants for energy intensive industries such as aluminum, steel, etc.
* **Action Required:** Assess viability of deploying BSMR-200 and SMR-55 as captive plants.
Key Entities Referenced
Nuclear Energy Mission: A government initiative aiming to reach a nuclear power capacity of about 100 GW by 2047 through advanced nuclear technologies.
NPCIL: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, responsible for contributing 54 GW by 2047 through new nuclear power plants.
BARC: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, responsible for the design and development works on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Bharat Small Reactor (BSR): A program for deploying Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) as captive plants for industries with participation of private players.
Department of Atomic Energy: The department overseeing the development and deployment of nuclear energy in India.
Department of Atomic Energy
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR MISSION
प्रव तथ: 17 DEC 2025 2:02PM by PIB Delhi
The Nuclear Energy Mission launched by the Government envisages reaching a nuclear power capacity of
about 100 GW by 2047 through deployment of existing and emerging advanced nuclear technologies, both
indigenous & with foreign cooperation.
The Government has drawn up a roadmap to reach a capacity of 100 GW by 2047, of which NPCIL will
contributing 54 GW by 2047 by setting up new nuclear power plants based on indigenous Pressurised
Heavy Water Reactors and Light Water Reactors with foreign cooperation.
BARC has initiated design and development works on SMRs namely,
i. 200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200), and
ii. 55 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR-55)
BSMR-200 and SMR-55 can be deployed as captive plant for energy intensive industries such as
aluminum, steel, etc., repurposing of retiring fossil fuel-based power plants and for providing
energy for remote as well as off-grid locations. Thus, these SMRs are positioned as key
contributors to ensure decentralised, scalable and cleaner
nuclear power solutions across the country. Additionally, a high temperature gas cooled reactor
with capacity up to 5 MW is also being developed for hydrogen production.
Necessary technology for deployment of the large reactors such as 700 MWe indigenous PHWRs
and Small reactors such as BSMR-200 and SMR-55, is available in the country and majority of
equipment are within manufacturing capability of Indian industries with technological
handholding by DAE. Post FY 2024-25 budget announcement of private players' participation in
deploying Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) as captive plants for industries, NPCIL has floated
'Request for Proposal' to deploy 220-MW PHWR technology-based BSR reactors by Indian
Industries, under the existing legal framework. The mission is further supported by R&D with
objective to develop indigenous advanced reactors comprising safety features, its fuel cycles and
technology for hydrogen production for coupling with reactors for decarbonising transport sector
& process industry.
Nuclear power is a clean, base load source of electricity available 24X7. The lifecycle emissions
of nuclear power are comparable to those of renewables like hydro and wind. Thus, nuclear energy
will contribute significantly in India’s clean energy transition towards Net Zero by 2070.
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