PARLIAMENT QUESTION: GENERATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
The Government of India has announced a Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat, targeting 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. Nuclear power projects typically have a 10-12 year construction period, with no new specific projects sanctioned after the Middle East conflict. The article details various nuclear power projects under construction, commissioning, pre-project activities, and planned stages across different states, distinguishing between indigenous (e.g., 700 MW PHWRs, PFBR) and foreign technology reactors. It also addresses public apprehensions regarding safety, rehabilitation, and livelihood loss at project sites, stating that these concerns are addressed through public awareness programs and a commitment to the highest safety standards and continuous upgrades.
The Government of India has announced a Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat, targeting 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. Nuclear power projects typically have a 10-12 year construction period, with no new specific projects sanctioned after the Middle East conflict. The article details various nuclear power projects under construction, commissioning, pre-project activities, and planned stages across different states, distinguishing between indigenous (e.g., 700 MW PHWRs, PFBR) and foreign technology reactors. It also addresses public apprehensions regarding safety, rehabilitation, and livelihood loss at project sites, stating that these concerns are addressed through public awareness programs and a commitment to the highest safety standards and continuous upgrades.
Exam linkage
GS Paper 3: Science and Technology (Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Indigenization of technology and developing new technology); Indian Economy (Infrastructure: Energy); Environment (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment).
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