Archive · 8 Aug 2025
India Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Players
India is letting private companies help with its nuclear power program.
Government officials met to discuss how to increase nuclear energy production.
They want to boost the amount of electricity from nuclear sources by 2032.
To encourage companies to participate, the deadline for submitting proposals has been extended.
The government will help companies navigate the changes, streamline regulations, and provide technical upgrades.
This aims to strengthen India's energy supply.
India is opening its nuclear sector to private players to enhance energy security.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the decision during a meeting with Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
The goal is to increase nuclear energy capacity to 22 GW by 2032.
The deadline for the Bharat SMR program RFP submission has been extended to September 30.
Key directives include streamlining regulatory clearances and investing in technical upgrades.
- Who
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
- What
- India is opening its nuclear sector to private sector participation.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday.
- Where
- The meeting took place in Parliament House in Delhi.
- Why
- To strengthen India's energy security and expand nuclear energy capacity.
- Key People
- Jitendra Singh, Manohar Lal Khattar
- Goal
- Increase nuclear capacity to 22 GW by 2032
- Current Capacity
- 8.8 GW
- RFP Deadline
- September 30
- Program
- Bharat Small Modular Reactor (SMR)