India, Jan. 25 -- India has emphasised nuclear energy as a source of clean and reliable energy in the Union Budget for 2025-26. The long-term target is to achieve a capacity of at least 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047, to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and provide a stable and reliable supply of electricity in India.

Nuclear energy is a key element of the vision of "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) and is expected to provide the energy required to meet India's rapidly increasing energy requirements and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, India's nuclear generation capacity is approximately 8,180 MW, with substantial plans for expansion to 22,480 MW by 2031-32.

In support of achieving this goal, the government has established ...