Power Ministry's Consultative Committee discusses roadmap for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047
The Consultative Committee of MPs for the Ministry of Power, chaired by Manohar Lal, discussed the 'Roadmap for Development of Nuclear Power Generation' on 28 April 2025, including the target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
Summary
A meeting of the Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Power, chaired by Union Minister Manohar Lal, was held on 28 April 2025 on the 'Roadmap for Development of Nuclear Power Generation'. Members were told that India operates 25 nuclear reactors at seven locations with an installed capacity of 8,880 MW, about 3% of electricity generation; eight reactors of 6,600 MW are under construction and ten reactors of 7,000 MW are in pre-project stages. The Government has set a target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047, in line with Viksit Bharat @2047. Measures discussed include amending the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 to enable broader participation.
Key facts
- Chair
- Union Minister Manohar Lal
- Operating
- 25 reactors, 7 locations, 8,880 MW (~3% of generation)
- Under construction
- 8 reactors, 6,600 MW
- Pre-project
- 10 reactors, 7,000 MW
- Target
- 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047
- Laws to amend
- Atomic Energy Act, 1962; CLND Act, 2010
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What nuclear power capacity target by 2047 was cited at the Power Ministry's Consultative Committee meeting on 28 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 100 GW
The Government has set a target of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
Consider the following about India's nuclear power status as presented on 28 April 2025: 1. India operates 25 nuclear reactors with an installed capacity of 8,880 MW. 2. Eight reactors with a capacity of 7,000 MW are under construction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The eight reactors under construction total 6,600 MW; ten reactors of 7,000 MW are in pre-project stages.
As presented at the Power Ministry's Consultative Committee on 28 April 2025, nuclear power contributes about what share of India's electricity generation?
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Correct answer: D — About 3%
India's 25 operating reactors (8,880 MW) contribute about 3% of the country's electricity generation.