Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 200 GW nuclear power capacity target and plans for five new reactors, emphasizing energy security and self-reliance.
Nuclear energy is key to India's energy security
Aug 15, 2026
04:07 pm
What's the storyDuring his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ambitious target of achieving 200GW of nuclear power capacity.
The announcement comes as part of India's broader push toward self-reliance in the nuclear energy sector.
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