New Delhi, March 19, 2026: India is accelerating its nuclear energy programme, with 18 reactors totaling 13,600 MW capacity currently under development, according to a statement presented in Parliament by Jitendra Singh.
Current Nuclear Capacity and Performance
India’s installed nuclear power capacity stands at 8,780 MW, spread across 24 operational reactors (excluding the 100 MW unit at Rajasthan Atomic Power Station-1).
Electricity generation from nuclear plants has shown consistent growth:
2022–23: 45,855 million units (MU)
2023–24: 47,971 MU
2024–25: 56,681 MU
This reflects improved efficiency and scaling of nuclear operations.
Major Nuclear Projects Under Construction
Several key projects are currently under construction across states:
Ongoing Projects
Rajasthan – RAPP-8 (700 MW)
Kudankulam – Units 3 & 4 (2 × 1000 MW), Units 5 & 6 (2 × 1000 MW)
Gorakhpur Haryana – GHAVP-1 & 2 (2 × 700 MW)
Kaiga – Units 5 & 6 (2 × 700 MW)
Kalpakkam – PFBR (500 MW)
Projects in Pre-Development Stage
Additional reactors are in pre-project activities:
Gorakhpur (Haryana) – Units 3 & 4
Chutka – Units 1 & 2
Mahi Banswara – Units 1–4
Each of these projects involves 700 MW capacity reactors, indicating standardization in India’s nuclear expansion strategy.
Fast Breeder Reactor Programme Gains Momentum
The BHAVINI is progressing on the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam.
Government has also approved pre-project activities for FBR Units 1 & 2
Financial approval will be sought after PFBR reaches critical operational milestones
This marks a crucial step in India’s long-term three-stage nuclear programme, aimed at optimizing fuel efficiency and utilizing thorium reserves.
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