India is seeking to expand its nuclear energy infrastructure, especially in states where existing thermal power plants are obsolete or access to coal is limited.

Focusing on clean energy, the Indian government has now called on states to set up nuclear power plants to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

During the Energy Ministers’ Conference held on Tuesday (November 12), Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar encouraged states that are far from coal supply to consider nuclear options.

This move was also made taking into account the country’s increasing electricity needs.

Union Budget earlier in the year recommended Partnering with private investors to create small-scale nuclear reactors that meet the country’s growing energy needs.

The Union Minister told the state governments: “States should consider setting up nuclear power plants in areas where coal-based thermal power plants have completed their lifespan.” expression It is provided by the centre.

He also encouraged states to identify energy utilities and list them on the stock exchange to achieve their investment goals in the energy sector. He also asked states to improve their renewable energy capacity and transmission infrastructure.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a public sector company under the Ministry of Atomic Energy, manages all 24 operational nuclear power plants in India.

India, which currently produces approximately 8 gigawatts of energy from nuclear sources, plans to almost triple this capacity to over 20 gigawatts by 2032.

India, the only G20 country to meet its climate targets ahead of the deadline, aims to add 500 gigawatts of renewable energy to its grid by 2030. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also promised to make India a net-zero carbon emission country by 2070. .

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