New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated India슬롯사이트™s commitment to sustainable energy through nuclear power. He said this while sharing an article by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, where he discusses how the country is set to substantially increase nuclear energy production.
슬롯사이트œUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh elaborates on how nuclear power has emerged as a crucial pillar in India's quest for a sustainable and self-reliant energy future,슬롯사이트� the PMO said in a post shared on social media platform X. In the media article, Singh mentioned opening up the nuclear energy sector to private players, its rise in recent years and the challenges faced even as electricity demand in the country is projected to triple by 2047.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천PM Modi Private Secretary: IFS Officer Nidhi Tewari Appointed Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Union Minister stated that nuclear power is the answer to India슬롯사이트™s challenge of how to promote rapid economic growth while also reducing carbon emissions and ensuring energy security. 슬롯사이트œNuclear energy represents one of the most concentrated forms of power generation, where small amounts of fuel can produce enormous quantities of electricity with minimal carbon emissions,슬롯사이트� Singh wrote in the article.
He noted that, unlike other renewable sources such as solar and wind, nuclear power is reliable and not dependent on weather conditions. 슬롯사이트œWhile hydropower faces seasonal variations and ecological concerns, and coal continues to pose serious environmental challenges, nuclear energy offers a sustainable alternative,슬롯사이트� the MoS said.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Mann Ki Baat 2025: 슬롯사이트˜Catch the Rain슬롯사이트�, PM Narendra Modi Seeks Public Participation in Water Conservation.
He stated that in the last decade, nuclear capacity has surged by over 70 per cent om the country. 슬롯사이트œWhile nuclear power currently contributes approximately 3 per cent of India슬롯사이트™s electricity generation, this figure is set to grow substantially with 21 reactors totalling 15,300 MW at various stages of implementation슬롯사이트�. More than expanding capacity, the focus is now on 슬롯사이트œdeveloping indigenous technology슬롯사이트�, Singh said, adding that the government has set a target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. The current nuclear power capacity is 8.18 GW.
To achieve the target, the government has launched Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat. The mission focuses on enhancing domestic capabilities, as well as renewing international collaborations with Russia, France, and the US. Stating that the country's nuclear programme has the potential to "reshape the country슬롯사이트™s energy landscape", Singh highlighted the need to focus more on 슬롯사이트œstringent safety protocols, public acceptance, and financial viability".
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