Nuclear power capacity to reach 22 GW by 2031-32
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun asked the government about expanding nuclear power generation under the Atomic Energy Programme, including in Karnataka, and the ministry of Atomic Energy provided the answer.
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun (asked), Atomic Energy (answered)
- Four units Kaiga–1 to 4 (4 X 220 MW) are in operation
- Two more units Kaiga–5&6 (2 X 700 MW) are under construction
- Installed nuclear power capacity is 8,780 MW comprising of 24 nuclear power plants
- Share of nuclear energy in total electricity generation was 3.1% in 2025-26
- Nuclear power capacity expected to reach about 22 GW by 2031-32
- Near-term target of 22,380 MW by 2031-32
- Long-term target of 100 GW by 2047 under the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat
- SHANTI Act, 2025 enables licensed participation of private Indian companies and joint ventures
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Parliamentary Q&A
12.08.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Nuclear Power Generation under Atomic Energy Programme |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q360 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 12.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |