New Delhi: India’s nuclear power generation capacity has seen significant growth over the past decade, nearly doubling from 4,780 megawatts in 2014 to 8,180 megawatts in 2024, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh revealed in the Lok Sabha today. In his address, Dr. Singh highlighted the impressive progress of India’s atomic energy program and outlined future plans to further expand nuclear power capacity.
The minister also discussed recent changes in India’s power distribution framework, which now ensures a fairer allocation of electricity from nuclear plants. Under the revised formula, 50 percent of the electricity generated from atomic plants is allocated to the home state, 35 percent to neighboring states, and 15 percent to the national grid. Dr. Singh emphasized that this new distribution model reflects the federal spirit of the country and promotes equitable resource sharing.
Looking ahead, Dr. Singh expressed confidence that India’s nuclear power generation capacity is expected to triple to 22,480 megawatts by 2031-32. This expansion demonstrates the country’s ongoing commitment to increasing its nuclear energy infrastructure and meeting its growing energy demands.
