Archive · 3 Jan 2026
NTPC Expands Nuclear and Healthcare Initiatives
NTPC, a big company that makes electricity, wants to build more nuclear power plants.
They are talking to other companies from around the world to help them with the technology and fuel.
NTPC plans to have 30 GW of nuclear power by 2047, with a small start of 2 GW by 2032.
They are looking at different places in India to build these plants.
Right now, they are already building one nuclear plant with another company in Rajasthan.
NTPC wants to use different kinds of nuclear reactors, including small ones that are safer and easier to build.
They are also thinking about investing in a company in the US that makes special nuclear fuel.
Additionally, NTPC is helping to upgrade cancer treatment facilities by giving money for new equipment.
This shows that NTPC cares about both making energy and helping people stay healthy.
NTPC is exploring international collaborations for technology and fuel to expand its nuclear energy projects.
The company aims to set up 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, with an early target of 2 GW by 2032.
NTPC has entered into non-disclosure agreements with Rosatom and EDF for large pressurized water reactor projects.
The company is also exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) with Holtec International and considering an investment in US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE).
NTPC is evaluating land options in several states, including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh, for potential nuclear sites.
- Who
- NTPC Ltd
- What
- Exploring international collaborations for nuclear energy projects and healthcare initiatives
- When
- Early target of 2 GW by 2032, long-term goal of 30 GW by 2047
- Where
- Potential locations in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh; CSR initiative at GCRI Siddhpur Centre, Ahmedabad
- Why
- To diversify energy generation, meet government's 100 GW nuclear capacity ambition by 2047, and strengthen healthcare infrastructure through CSR
- Company
- NTPC Ltd
- Nuclear Capacity Goal
- 30 GW by 2047
- Early Target
- 2 GW by 2032
- Collaborators
- Rosatom, EDF, Holtec International, Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE)
- Potential Locations
- Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh
- Current Nuclear Project
- Joint venture with NPCIL in Rajasthan (₹42,000 crore investment)
- Current Installed Capacity
- Over 85,000 MW (coal, gas, hydro, solar)
- CSR Initiative
- ₹23.16 crore for radiotherapy upgrade at GCRI Siddhpur Centre
- CSR Partners
- Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI)
Sources
NTPC exploring international collaborations to push nuclear plans
NTPC exploring international collaborations to push nuclear plans
Knowledge Nugget: India–US Thorium Fuel partnership and its significance for UPSC exam
NTPC eyes minority stake in US-based nuclear energy firm Clean Core Thorium Energy
