New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- India's plan to expand nuclear power generation through the Bharat Small Reactor (BSR) programme came into focus at the 20th India Energy Summit, with industry experts highlighting the need for stronger domestic supply chains, private-sector participation and faster project execution to scale up nuclear capacity.

A panel discussion on the second day of the summit, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in New Delhi, examined the opportunities and challenges in expanding nuclear power, including reactor technology, site selection, regulatory approvals, specialised equipment and community engagement.

India aims to increase its nuclear power capacity from approximately 8.8 GW towards 100 GW by 2047. Experts...