Nuclear power generation stood at 56,681 million units in 2024-25; capacity projected to reach 22,380 MW by 2031-32
nuclear power plants
producing 56,681 million units (MUs) of electricity during the period, the government informed the
Lok Sabha
on Wednesday.
Presenting the data, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the government has set a target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 under its Nuclear Energy Mission. This would involve expanding both domestic and imported nuclear fuel sources and enabling participation from public and private sector entities in
nuclear energy development
.
As of now, India's installed nuclear capacity stands at 8,780 MW spread across 24 reactors. This excludes the 100 MW Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS-1), which is under extended shutdown. An additional capacity of 13,600 MW—including the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) being implemented by BHAVINI—is currently under various stages of implementation.
On completion of the ongoing projects, the installed nuclear power capacity is expected to increase to 22,380 MW by 2031-32.
The Minister also noted that the government is promoting research and development in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies to meet the 2047 target. The upcoming capacity addition will include both existing reactor designs and new technologies under development.
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