India’s roadmap to 100 GW nuclear power by 2047
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has outlined a roadmap to expand India’s nuclear power capacity from the current 8.88 GW to 100 GW by 2047. The Ministry of Power, through an office memorandum dated 27 February 2025, constituted a committee to prepare this roadmap. India’s current installed nuclear capacity stands at 8.88 GW, contributing about 2 per cent of total electricity generation. Achieving 100 GW requires a tenfold expansion over 22 years, averaging approximately 4.14…