PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DOMESTIC NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION

Nuclear power is a clean and environment friendly, base load source of electricity available 24×7, apart from having a huge potential to contribute the country’s long term energy security. Expansion of nuclear energy is also expected to contribute towards reduction in dependence on fossil fuels and support India’s commitment towards net zero carbon emission by 2070. Government has announced the Nuclear Energy Mission as outlined in the Union Budget 2025–26, with an aim to achieve the nuclear power generation capacity of 100 GWe by 2047 for energy security and self-reliance in energy sector.

An indigenous three-stage nuclear power programme has been envisaged to promote self-reliance and support long term energy security in a sustainable manner. The lifecycle emissions of nuclear power are comparable to those of renewables like hydro and wind.

The installed nuclear power capacity since 2013-14 has increased from 4780 MW to 8780 MW (excluding RAPS-1 – 100 MW) at present. A total capacity of 13600 MW (including PFBR) is presently at various stages of implementation and is expected to be completed progressively by 2031-32.
This information given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.(updated on 4th Feb 26)