India Launches Ambitious Nuclear Mission for Clean Energy Transition
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement | India launched an ambitious Nuclear Mission to transition to clean energy. |
| Key Figures | Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the mission, with Dr. Jitendra Singh detailing the plan. |
| Target | 100 GW of nuclear power generation by 2047, contributing 10% of India's energy needs. |
| Private Sector | Historic opening of the nuclear sector to private participation, breaking secrecy barriers. |
| Technology Focus | Development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) (16 MW to 300 MW) for remote areas and industrial clusters. |
| Budget Allocation | 170% increase in atomic energy budget since 2014. ₹20,000 crore allocated for Bharat SMRs in 2024-25. |
| Research & Development | National Research Foundation to boost nuclear R&D, funded 60-70% by non-government sources. |
| Global Collaborations | Partnerships with France and the USA for advanced nuclear technology. |
| Indigenous Focus | Emphasis on indigenous development, especially thorium-based reactors; revival of Bhavini Reactor and Kudankulam Nuclear Plant. |
| Climate Goals | Nuclear energy to play a key role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting clean energy. |