Govt greenlights 10 new reactors; 13.7 GW nuclear boost by 2032 in the works
Jitendra Singh
informed the Lok Sabha.
At present, India operates 24 nuclear reactors with an installed capacity of 8,780 MW. Additionally, eight reactors with a total capacity of 6,600 MW are under construction. These include 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) such as RAPP-8 and GHAVP-1&2, the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) implemented by BHAVINI, and Light Water Reactors (LWRs) built under foreign cooperation including KKNPP-3&4 and KKNPP-5&6.
Ten reactors with a projected capacity of 7,000 MW are at the pre-project activities stage. These include Kaiga 5&6, GHAVP 3&4, Chutka 1&2, and Mahi Banswara 1 to 4—all PHWRs. Upon the progressive completion of these ongoing and sanctioned reactors, the total installed capacity is expected to reach 22,480 MW by 2031-32.
"The specific measures outlined to reach this goal involve a multi-faceted approach, leveraging both indigenous development and international collaboration," Singh stated in a written reply.
Future expansion includes development of Indigenous Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs), aligned with India's three-stage nuclear programme designed for efficient utilisation of limited uranium and abundant thorium resources. These efforts will be supported by a closed fuel cycle approach.
Deployment of Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) is also being pursued to decarbonise hard-to-abate industrial sectors. Additionally, plans are in place for the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), including Indian SMRs of different capacities and Indian-designed LWRs.
The government has launched a Nuclear Energy Mission with an outlay of ₹20,000 crore to support research and development of SMRs. The plan also includes increasing international cooperation on SMRs and nuclear fuel, along with potential exports of reactors, services, and supplies.
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