India Nuclear Energy Expansion

planned

India aims to expand its nuclear power capacity from 8.2 GW to 22 GW by fiscal year 2032 and has a long-term target of 100 GW by 2047. The government has announced a dedicated Nuclear Energy Mission with Rs 200 billion allocated for the design, development, and deployment of small modular reactors, aiming for more flexible, scalable, and private-sector-compatible nuclear deployment. Legislative reforms under the SHANTI framework are proposed to modernize regulations and enable greater private participation. International partnerships, especially with Canada and the US, are key to the expansion strategy.