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PM Modi Sets 100 GW Nuclear Energy Target by 2047
Every year, India celebrates Independence Day with a big speech from its leader.
This year, Prime Minister Modi talked about making India's own energy.
Energy is what powers lights, cars, and machines.
He said India wants to build a lot of power from nuclear energy by the year 2047.
Nuclear energy comes from tiny atoms and can make lots of electricity.
India is also using the sun to make electricity, which is called solar energy.
Solar power in India has grown a lot, from a small amount to 160 gigawatts.
More homes now get natural gas through pipes to cook with.
The leader said India should make its own products and sell them to other countries.
This way, India can become stronger and not depend on others for fuel.
PM Modi announced a target of 100 GW nuclear energy capacity for India by 2047.
India plans to commission five new nuclear reactors and progressed in fast breeder nuclear technology this year.
Solar energy capacity grew from around 2 GW in 2014 to 160 GW currently.
Piped gas distribution expanded from about 70 cities before 2014 to roughly 700 cities.
More than 50 lakh households have adopted solar energy under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Modi said India's dependence on imported crude oil resulted partly from past limitations in thinking and resource exploration.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Announced a 100 GW nuclear energy capacity target for 2047 and highlighted India's progress in solar, gas, and self-reliance
- Where
- Red Fort, India
- When
- On Independence Day (Saturday, August 15, 2026)
- Why
- To strengthen India's energy security and self-reliance and reduce dependence on imported crude oil
Key facts
- Nuclear target
- 100 GW by 2047
- New reactors planned
- Five new nuclear reactors
- Solar capacity
- About 2 GW (2014) to 160 GW currently
- Piped gas cities
- Around 70 cities (pre-2014) to about 700 cities
- Piped gas households
- Roughly 20-22 lakh to nearly 1.75 crore
- PM Surya Ghar scheme
- More than 50 lakh households adopted solar
- Fast breeder technology
- Achieved this year








