PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION CAPACITY

The Department of Atomic Energy reports that India’s installed nuclear power capacity stands at 8,780 MW (8.78 GW) across 24 plants, contributing about 3.1 % to total electricity generation in 2025‑26. Ongoing projects include RAPP‑8 (1 × 700 MW, 96.26 % complete, commissioning in 2026), KKNPP‑3&4 (2 × 1000 MW, 82.65 % complete, commissioning by June 2027/2028), KKNPP‑5&6 (2 × 1000 MW, 45 % complete, commissioning by June 2029/March 2030), GHAVP‑1&2 (2 × 700 MW, six‑year timeline), and KAIGA‑5&6 (2 × 700 MW, commissioning by June 2031/2032). The Government’s Nuclear Energy Mission targets 100 GW by 2047, with an interim goal of 22 GW by 2031‑32 and an additional 32 GW beyond 2032 via NPCIL, plus approved pre‑project activities for 2 × 500 MW fast‑breeder reactors. Safety is highlighted as a priority, governed by the AERB, and the SHANTI Act 2025 expands public‑private participation.