India targeting tenfold rise in nuclear energy by 2047: PM Modi on I-Day

India targeting tenfold rise in nuclear energy by 2047 – PM Modi on I-Day

Key Points:

• Event: PM Modi’s 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, New Delhi (August 15, 2025).
• Nuclear Energy Targets:
  • India plans to increase nuclear energy capacity tenfold by 2047.
  • 10 new nuclear reactors are being developed with rapid progress.
  • Major reforms are being introduced in the nuclear energy sector.
• Energy Self-Reliance:
  • Emphasis on reducing dependence on imports of petrol, diesel, and gas.
  • Billions of rupees currently spent on energy imports can be saved by domestic production.
• Other Clean Energy Initiatives:
  • Solar energy capacity has increased 30-fold in the past 11 years.
  • Expansion of hydropower through new dams to provide clean energy.
  • Investment in the National Hydrogen Mission to boost green hydrogen.
• Significance:
  • Aligns with India’s goal of energy self-reliance and sustainable growth.
  • Nuclear energy expansion complements solar, hydro, and hydrogen initiatives for a diversified clean energy mix.
  • Supports long-term energy security and decarbonization goals.
    
    Updated - 15 Aug 2025, 9:14 am | https://www.newindianexpress.com/