India eyes more nuclear power plants in clean energy boost: Report

In a bid to meet climate change targets, the Centre is planning to boost nuclear power production to add to the country’s renewable energy programme, according to a report by The Economic Times.

The government reportedly plans to rope in private players to set up nuclear power plants in public-private partnership mode.

NITI Aayog will soon hold consultations with stakeholder and a policy would be put in place soon to invite private players to set up small nuclear power plants, a government official told the publication.

Currently, India operates 22 reactors totalling 6,780 MW and those under execution or accorded administrative approval and financial sanction will lift it to 22,480 MW by 2031.