Empowering India's Energy Future: Accelerating Nuclear Power Development
Key Ideas
  • India aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070 and highlights the importance of non-fossil fuel-based power generation in this vision, with nuclear energy playing a key role.
  • The country currently operates 25 nuclear reactors and has ambitious plans to reach 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, contributing significantly to energy security and clean energy goals.
  • Strategic initiatives include regulatory amendments, public perception enhancement, land acquisition facilitation, technology diversification, and manpower capacity building to accelerate nuclear energy deployment.
  • Members of Parliament actively participated in discussions, providing valuable input for expediting nuclear power projects and ensuring a sustainable energy future for India through collaboration with various stakeholders.
The Ministry of Power's Consultative Committee meeting chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, the Hon’ble Union Minister, focused on the roadmap for the development of nuclear power generation in India. The Minister emphasized India's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070, highlighting the importance of increasing non-fossil fuel-based power generation. Nuclear energy was identified as a crucial element in this transition due to its non-fossil and stable nature, playing a significant role in India's sustainable development journey. India currently operates 25 nuclear reactors with plans to expand significantly, aiming to reach 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 as part of the 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision. The meeting outlined strategic initiatives to accelerate nuclear energy deployment, including regulatory amendments, public awareness campaigns, streamlined approval processes, and diversification of technology and manpower capacity. Members of Parliament actively contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the need for faster project execution, technology diversification, and robust vendor ecosystems. The Hon’ble Minister assured collaborative efforts with various stakeholders to ensure the clean, secure, and sustainable energy future for India, underscoring the crucial role of nuclear power in achieving these goals.
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