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Central Government Department of Atomic Energy

Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat

विकसित भारत के लिए परमाणु ऊर्जा मिशन

Launched: 2025-02-01

Overview

Key Points: - Objective: Establish nuclear energy as a major power source for India; promote private sector participation in nuclear energy - Announced: February 1, 2025 in Union Budget 2025-26 - Budget: Rs 20,000 crore for R&D of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) - Target: At least 5 indigenously developed SMRs operational by 2033 - Capacity Goals: Current 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32; 100 GW by 2047 - SMR Technology: Up to 300 MW reactors, factory-built, scalable for remote and grid-connected areas - Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs): 220 MW PHWRs with proven safety record - Legislative Reforms: Amendments to Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act for private sector partnership - Current Projects: 10 reactors under construction in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh; 10 more planned - Implementing Ministry: Department of Atomic Energy

हिंदी सारांश

मुख्य बिंदु: - उद्देश्य: परमाणु ऊर्जा को भारत का प्रमुख ऊर्जा स्रोत बनाना; निजी क्षेत्र की भागीदारी को बढ़ावा देना - घोषणा: 1 फरवरी 2025 को केंद्रीय बजट 2025-26 में - बजट: लघु मॉड्यूलर रिएक्टर (SMR) के अनुसंधान एवं विकास के लिए 20,000 करोड़ रुपये - लक्ष्य: 2033 तक कम से कम 5 स्वदेशी SMR परिचालित - क्षमता लक्ष्य: वर्तमान 8,180 MW से 2031-32 तक 22,480 MW; 2047 तक 100 GW - SMR प्रौद्योगिकी: 300 MW तक के रिएक्टर, फैक्ट्री-निर्मित - भारत लघु रिएक्टर (BSR): 220 MW PHWR सिद्ध सुरक्षा रिकॉर्ड के साथ - विधायी सुधार: निजी भागीदारी के लिए परमाणु ऊर्जा अधिनियम और नागरिक दायित्व अधिनियम में संशोधन - वर्तमान परियोजनाएं: गुजरात, राजस्थान, तमिलनाडु, हरियाणा, कर्नाटक, मध्य प्रदेश में 10 रिएक्टर निर्माणाधीन - कार्यान्वयन: परमाणु ऊर्जा विभाग

Key Points

  • Nuclear Energy Mission announced in Union Budget 2025-26 with Rs 20,000 crore for R&D of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
  • Target: At least 5 indigenously developed SMRs operational by 2033; capacity goals from current 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32 and 100 GW by 2047
  • SMR technology: Up to 300 MW reactors, factory-built, scalable for remote and grid-connected areas; Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) at 220 MW PHWRs
  • Legislative reforms planned: Amendments to Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act for private sector participation
  • 10 reactors currently under construction in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh; 10 more planned
  • Implemented by Department of Atomic Energy; promotes private sector partnership in nuclear energy

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