India's nuclear energy share in total installed capacity remains limited, fluctuating between 1.9 per cent and 2.9 per cent from FY10 to FY24.
World Nuclear Energy Day, December 2, is a reminder of India's steady but slow progress in the nuclear sector.
Installed capacity rose from 5.7 Gw in FY15 to 8.2 Gw in FY24 with a compound annual growth rate of 4 per cent.
However, India's long-term ambition is 100 Gw by 2047 and requires a 12 per cent CAGR.
Policy momentum is building, with the Atomic Energy Bill 2025 tabled in Parliament to enable private investment.
India's share of nuclear power remains minimal
India's nuclear energy share in total installed capacity remains limited, fluctuating between 1.9 per cent and 2.9 per cent from FY10 to FY24.
Public control stronger in energy mix
Thermal power continues to dominate India's total installed capacity, followed by renewable energy sources and hydropower.
The public sector maintains a larger share of installed capacity generation
Countries leading in nuclear capacity in 2024
The US, France, and China account for the highest shares of global nuclear capacity generation. India is at 9th position
Five major civil nuclear agreements in last 25 years
India has signed 22 civil nuclear pacts since 1947, including MoUs and uranium-supply contracts
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