Mohanty cites ₹7.5 lakh crore private investment for nuclear sector
In short
Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty said India’s nuclear sector could attract about ₹7.5 lakh crore in private investment and add 30 GW by 2047.
The reports also said India now has 8.78 GW across 24 reactors, with a goal of 22 GW by 2032. It is not clear which projects or policy steps will get it there.
What the reporting says
Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty said India's nuclear sector could see about ₹7.5 lakh crore in private investment and add 30 GW by 2047. The publisher summaries also said current installed capacity is about 8.78 GW across 24 reactors, with a target of 22 GW by 2032. The immediate unknown is what policy or project pipeline would deliver that expansion.
Why it matters
Ajit Kumar Mohanty’s remarks point to a larger push in India’s nuclear power buildout, with private money and future capacity targets both highlighted in the publisher summaries. The reported figures suggest a long-term expansion from 8.78 GW now to 22 GW by 2032 and 30 GW by 2047. What remains unclear is the financing structure, the project list, and whether these are firm plans or broad estimates.