Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday that the government has set a target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 in line with the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision, which will significantly strengthen India’s long-term energy security and contribute towards … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) The state-run Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MahaGenco) and the Russian state-owned nuclear energy corporation ROSATOM on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of thorium-based Nuclear Reactors with fuel supply in the state. Commercialisation of thorium reactors will be as per the Atomic … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A large nuclear power expansion programme of 13,600 MW is under implementation which is expected to increase India’s nuclear power capacity to 22,480 MW by 2031-32, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. Currently, there are 25 operational nuclear power plants in the country with a … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated India’s commitment to sustainable energy through nuclear power. He said this while sharing an article by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, where he discusses how the country is set to substantially … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The recently announced nuclear mission aims to generate 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear energy by 2047, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh told the Parliament on Thursday. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, the MoS said this constitutes 10 per cent … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday said that India’s nuclear power generation capacity has increased from 22,480 MW in 2014 to 35,333 MW currently, while installed capacity has doubled from 4,780 MW to 8,880 MW. Responding to … Read more
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 will require a focused and determined approach, adding around 4 GW annually from now onwards, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday. Emphasising that nuclear energy is critical for India’s Net Zero goal … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The introduction of the “Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat” outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance domestic nuclear capabilities, foster private sector participation and deploy advanced nuclear technologies, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday. Hailing the Union Budget as a reflection of … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India’s nuclear sector has grown significantly over the last ten years from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024 and is poised to accelerate further after agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France backed by a stepped-up allocation in the Union Budget. To accelerate small … Read more
