India reiterates 100 GW nuclear capacity target for 2047
India aims for 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on 20 October, linking the target to electricity demand from AI and data centres.
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The Press Information Bureau said the remarks came in Singh’s conversation on the sidelines of the Bloomberg Economy Forum 2026. He said nuclear power is expected to complement other sources by supplying continuous, reliable electricity.
The 100 GW figure is a forward-looking capacity target, not a statement of current installed capacity or completed projects. The release also cites India’s 2070 net-zero emissions target.
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Government target
Long-term nuclear capacity target stated by the minister; it is not current capacity.
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100 GW nuclear power target
Nuclear power capacity targeted by 2047.
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PIB release reports the minister’s stated target; no implementation or progress figure is given.
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- Nuclear powerSuggested
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