Nuclear power currently contributes approximately 3% to India’s total electricity generation. In the financial year 2024–25, nuclear power plants generated 56,681 Million Units (MUs) of electricity.
To scale up nuclear energy capacity, the Government is actively working to enhance fuel availability through both increased domestic production and diversified imports. An ambitious Nuclear Energy Mission has been launched, with the goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
To support this target, the Government has initiated measures to encourage large-scale public and private sector participation, along with R&D initiatives focused on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and other advanced nuclear technologies. The expansion strategy involves deploying both existing reactor technologies and next-generation designs currently under development.
As of now, India has an installed nuclear capacity of 8,780 MW across 24 reactors (excluding RAPS-1, 100 MW, under extended shutdown). Additionally, 13,600 MW—including the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) being developed by BHAVINI—is under various stages of implementation. Upon completion, India’s installed nuclear power capacity is projected to reach 22,380 MW by 2031–32, setting the foundation for the long-term 100 GW vision.
