08-08-2025
India's Nuclear Energy Mission: Expanding capacity to 22 GW by 2032
Synopsis
Manohar Lal Khattar and Jitendra Singh convened a meeting regarding the 100 GW Nuclear Energy Mission. India aims to boost its clean energy sources. The goal is to increase nuclear energy capacity to 22 GW by 2032. The Bharat SMR program saw strong industry interest. The proposal deadline is extended to September 30, 2025.
Agencies Power minister Manohar Lal Khattar and minister of State for atomic energy Jitendra Singh on Friday jointly held a high-level meeting to discuss the 100 GW Nuclear Energy meeting follows up on India's target of expanding the country's clean energy mix.
During the meeting, the roadmap to increase India's nuclear energy capacity from the current 8.8 GW to 22 GW by 2032 was reviewed.
Minister Singh said a strong and vibrant response came from industries towards the Bharat Small Modular Reactor (SMR) program, leading to an extension of Nuclear Power Corporation of India's request for proposal submission deadline to September 30, 2025 to encourage wider participation. Singh further emphasised the government's commitment to handholding and creating awareness among private sector players.
The power minister reiterated the importance of adhering to timelines and accelerating projects as per the established roadmap.
