thorium reserves

India’s nuclear power generation capacity has nearly doubled over the past decade, rising from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024.  Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh shared this update during a discussion in the Lok Sabha, he outlined that nuclear power capacity is projected to triple to 22,480 MW by 2031-32.  This expansion is driven by initiatives such as bulk reactor approvals, enhanced funding, public-sector collaboration, and limited private participation.  A revised power…