The government has adopted a comprehensive strategy to achieve 22 GW of nuclear power capacity by FY32, with a long-term goal of 100 GW by 2047, according to details shared in Parliament.

The plan involves indigenous development, international collaboration, and the deployment of multiple reactor types. India’s current nuclear capacity is 8,780 MW, from 24 reactors, excluding RAPS-1, which is under extended shutdown. Eight reactors under construction will add 6,600 MW, including indigenous 700 MW PHWRs (RAPP-8, GHAVP-1 & 2), the prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR), and light water reactors (LWRs) being developed in cooperation with Russia (KKNPP units 3 to 6).

Further, 10 sanctioned reactors in the pre-project stage—like Kaiga 5 & 6, GHAVP 3 & 4, Chutka 1 & 2, Mahi Banswara 1–4—will add 7,000 MW, bringing India’s nuclear capacity to 22,480 MW by FY32. The roadmap also includes fast breeder reactors (FBRs) and the development of Bharat Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for industrial decarbonisation.

The government envisions increased international cooperation for SMRs and reactor exports, aligning with India’s three-stage nuclear program aimed at leveraging uranium and thorium resources through a closed fuel cycle.