Archive · 10 Dec 2025
India to Allow Private Sector in Nuclear Power
India is planning to allow private companies to be part of its nuclear power sector.
This is a big change because currently, only government companies can build and run nuclear power plants.
The government wants to use more nuclear energy because it's clean and can help reduce pollution.
They have set a big goal to have 100 times more nuclear power by 2047.
To do this, they need a lot of money and new technology.
Some Indian companies are already talking to foreign companies to get the technology they need.
This change in the law will help India use more of its own resources, like thorium, and become more self-sufficient in energy.
India to amend nuclear laws to allow private sector participation in nuclear power.
Nuclear Energy Mission with Rs 20,000 crore outlay for R&D in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Current nuclear capacity is 8.8 Gw, with a target of 100 Gw by 2047.
Estimated capital requirement for nuclear expansion is Rs 19 lakh crore.
NTPC and Tata Power are exploring partnerships with international firms for nuclear technology.
- Who
- Indian government, private sector, NTPC, Tata Power, international firms (US, Russia)
- What
- Amendment of nuclear laws to allow private sector participation in nuclear power
- When
- During the ongoing Parliament session
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen energy security, align with global CO2 reduction pathways, and meet ambitious nuclear energy targets
- Bill Amendment
- Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
- Nuclear Energy Mission
- Rs 20,000 crore outlay for R&D in SMRs
- Current Nuclear Capacity
- 8.8 Gw (2% of total electricity generation)
- Target Capacity
- 100 Gw by 2047
- Estimated Capital Requirement
- Rs 19 lakh crore
- Key Technology
- Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Pressurised Water Reactors (PWRs)
- International Partnerships
- NTPC in talks with US and Russian firms; Tata Power scouting for land