Summary
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy Act, effective from December 2025, strengthens safety and regulatory oversight.
The nation currently operates 24 reactors with a total capacity of 8.78 gigawatts and aims for 100 gigawatts by 2047 under the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat.
Nuclear power has avoided an estimated 851 million tonnes of carbon‑dioxide equivalent emissions since 1969, comparable to the carbon captured by billions of trees.
Beyond electricity, nuclear technology supports medical imaging, cancer treatment, crop improvement, food preservation, rare‑earth mineral analysis, semiconductor material production, and clean hydrogen generation.
Comprehensive safety measures—multiple physical barriers, continuous radiation monitoring, and a layered emergency response system—are mandated by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.