New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday affirmed in the Rajya Sabha that India's nuclear energy programme is entering a decisive expansion phase, with installed capacity set to more than double by 2032 and triple compared to 2014 levels.
Speaking on the floor of the Upper House, the Minister underscored that ongoing projects remain on track, safe from geopolitical shifts, and aligned with the government's long-term energy and self-reliance objectives.
Dr. Singh, union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Atomic Energy, and Space, said India's installed nuclear capacity has risen from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,780 MW today and is projected to reach 22,380 MW by 2031-3...