India to ramp up nuclear power capacity — 6,600 MW under construction targeted by 2029-30
India is set to increase its nuclear power capacity. Current nuclear capacity: ~8,780 MW.
There are 6,600 MW under construction (targeted to be completed by 2029-30) and 7,000 MW at various planning/approval stages (no completion date).
If both build-outs occur, the total would be 22,380 MW — but the source does not assign a completion year for the 7,000 MW.
This big push aims to meet growing energy needs and help the country hit its climate goals, the government says.
Major projects and private sector involvement
Major projects are moving ahead: timelines for Kudankulam units three and four are not given in the provided source, and the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project reaching full power at 700 megawatts is not mentioned in the provided source.
The government is also opening doors for private companies in nuclear energy with new policies and support for small modular reactors.
No FY 2024-25 nuclear-generation figure is given in the provided source; the source instead reports capacity additions in FY 2025-26 (till January 2026).
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