India targets 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, ET Government reports
What happened
India has set a target to expand its nuclear power capacity to 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2047. The nation currently operates 8.78 GW across 24 reactors and is pursuing an interim goal of 22 GW by 2032, backed by a projected investment framework of ₹7.5 lakh crore.
Why it matters
The target signals a significant long-term capital deployment into domestic energy infrastructure. For industrial firms and energy suppliers, this roadmap outlines substantial procurement and construction opportunities linked to the multi-trillion rupee investment plan.
Bigger picture
The initiative represents a core component of India’s transition toward non-fossil fuel energy. It serves as a strategic framework intended to reduce the national power sector's historical reliance on thermal energy sources.
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Monitor specific policy disclosures regarding the allocation of the ₹7.5 lakh crore investment and interim progress toward the 2032 capacity milestone.