**Policy Summary: Roadmap for India's Energy Sector Through Nuclear Power**
This policy outlines the Indian government's strategy to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, positioning nuclear energy as a central component of the country's long-term energy transition. The strategy involves a multifaceted approach encompassing indigenous development and international collaboration.
Key initiatives include the continued deployment of Indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). India currently has 24 reactors with a total capacity of 8780 MW. Eight reactors are under construction, contributing 6600 MW, including indigenous 700 MW PHWRs (RAPP 8, GHAVP 1&2), the Indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR), and Light Water Reactors (LWRs) with foreign cooperation (KKNPP 3&4, KKNPP 5&6). Ten additional reactors are in the pre-project activities stage, sanctioned to add 7000 MW, including PHWRs (Kaiga 5&6, GHAVP 3&4, Chutka 1&2, and Mahi Banswara 1&2 and 3&4).
With the completion of these projects, India's nuclear power capacity is projected to reach 22480 MW by 2031-32. Future plans prioritize the development of Indigenous Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) to utilize India's uranium and thorium resources through a closed fuel cycle.
The strategy also encompasses the deployment of Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) for decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries, the development of Bharat Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), including indigenous SMRs of varying capacities, and Indian LWRs. Enhanced international cooperation is planned, particularly regarding SMRs and fuel, along with the potential export of reactors, services, and supplies. The government has launched a Nuclear Energy Mission with an outlay of Rs. 20,000 crore for research and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
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THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE DR. JITENDRA SINGH
Key Entities Referenced
India: The country to which the energy policy applies.
Nuclear Energy Mission: Government initiative with an outlay of Rs. 20,000 crore for research and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors PHWRs: A type of nuclear reactor being deployed in India.
Fast Breeder Reactor FBR PFBR: A type of nuclear reactor being constructed in India.
Light Water Reactors LWRs: A type of nuclear reactor being developed in India with foreign cooperation.
KKNPP 34: Nuclear power plant being constructed in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Kaiga 56: Nuclear power plant project in Karnataka, India.
Mahi Banswara, Rajasthan: Location of a PHWR nuclear power project in Rajasthan, India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 558
ANSWERED ON 23/07/2025
ROADMAP FOR INDIA'S ENERGY SECTOR THROUGH NUCLEAR POWER
558. SHRI ADITYA YADAV
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Union Budget 2025-26 charts a bold roadmap for India's energy future,
positioning nuclear power as a central pillar in the country's long-term energy transition
strategy;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to achieve its target of 100 GW nuclear
power capacity by 2047?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
AND PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a)to(c) The specific measures outlined to reach this goal involve a multi-faceted approach,
leveraging both indigenous development and international collaboration. Key
strategies include the continued deployment of Indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water
Reactors (PHWRs), building upon the 24 reactors with 8780 MW capacity. There are
also 8 reactors under construction contributing 6600 MW, which include indigenous
700 MW PHWRs like RAPP 8 and GHAVP 1&2, alongside the Indigenous Fast
Breeder Reactor (FBR) PFBR, and Light Water Reactors (LWRs) with foreign
cooperation such as KKNPP 3&4 and KKNPP 5&6. Furthermore, 10 reactors are at
the pre-project activities stage (sanctioned), set to add another 7000 MW,
encompassing PHWRs like Kaiga 5&6, GHAVP 3&4, Chutka 1&2, and Mahi
Banswara 1&2 and 3&4. With the progressive completion of these projects, the
nuclear power capacity in India is projected to reach 22480 MW by 2031-32.
Future plans also emphasize the development of Indigenous Fast Breeder Reactors
(FBRs), which align with India's unique three-stage nuclear power program designed
for optimal utilization of its modest uranium and abundant thorium resources through
a closed fuel cycle. Additionally, the strategy includes the deployment of Bharat SmallReactors (BSR) for decarbonisation of hard to abate industries, development of Bharat
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), including indigenous SMRs of varying capacities,
and Indian LWRs. Enhanced international cooperation is also envisioned, particularly
concerning SMRs and fuel, alongside the export of reactors, services, and supplies.
The government has also launched a Nuclear Energy Mission with an outlay of
Rs. 20,000 crore for research and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
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