Expansion of India's Nuclear Energy Capacity Underway

As of February 2026, the Department of Atomic Energy is overseeing the implementation of 17 nuclear power reactors with a cumulative capacity of 13100 MW. This includes seven reactors currently under construction and ten undergoing pre-project activities. Notable projects include the Kudankulam and Rajasthan reactors alongside others in Haryana and Karnataka. Additionally, a 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is being commissioned at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu by BHAVINI, with plans for further expansion. The Department also announced schemes to engage retired scientists through R&D projects. Recruitment initiatives are in place to support these expansions.

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