Overview
- The government said the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project at Rawalbeta hit its rated 700 MW at 5:30 a.m. on February 10.
- Installed capacity stands at 8,780 MW, up from 4,780 MW in 2014, with projections of 22,380 MW by 2031–32, 47 GW by 2037, 67 GW by 2042, and 100 GW by 2047.
- Kudankulam timelines were reaffirmed with Unit 3 likely in 2026 and Unit 4 in 2027, and Units 5–6 targeted by 2030, with officials saying geopolitical shifts will not derail plans.
- At Jaitapur, a technical framework for six 1,600 MW reactors exists while commercial terms remain under negotiation.
- Enablers cited include import duty exemptions for nuclear equipment through 2035, expanded private-sector participation, a safety-first operating approach, and Rs 168 crore in CSR spending this year near plant sites.