Scaling India’s Nuclear Fleet: Projects, Policy, and Challenges
As of 2025, India operates 24 commercial reactors with a combined installed capacity of 8,780 MW. This figure excludes RAPS-1 (100 MW), which remains under long-term shutdown. These reactors generated about 56.7 billion units (BU) of electricity during the financial year 2024-25, constituting roughly 3.1% of the nation’s total power generation of 1,830 BU. Recent parliamentary updates and policy moves show a clear push to scale capacity and deepen fuel-cycle capabilities. At the forefront…