TERI released a report outlining India's nuclear energy vision, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047 through Small Modular Reactor deployment, with an estimated investment requirement of ₹23–25 lakh crore and five indigenous SMR units planned by 2033.
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| Fact / Entity | Detail |
|---|---|
| What | TERI report on India's Nuclear Energy Vision for SMR Deployment |
| When | May 2026 |
| Who | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) |
| Ministry/Organization | Department of Atomic Energy (DAE); Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) |
| Target | 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 |
| Investment Required | ₹23–25 lakh crore |
| Budgetary Support | ₹20,000 crore (SMR research) |
| Indigenous SMRs | 5 units by 2033 |
| Core Technology | Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) |
| Strategic Purpose | Baseload power to offset renewable intermittency; net-zero 2070 trajectory |
