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TRANSFORMING INDIA’S NUCLEAR POWER LANDSCAPE Why in the News? In the Union Budget 2025–26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major expansion of India’s nuclear power capacity from 8,180 MW to 100 GW by 2047. The announcement highlighted nuclear energy as a key pillar of India’s clean energy transition toward a pollution free environment and …
Read MoreIndia Targets 60% Clean Power Capacity by 2035 Why in the News ? India has updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, aiming for 60% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2035, alongside stronger emission reduction and carbon sink targets, signalling enhanced climate ambition and global leadership. This transition requires streamlined environmental clearances …
Read MoreBalancing Nuclear Growth and Liability Concerns Why in the News ? The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the SHANTI Act, 2025, which allows private and foreign participation in nuclear power and caps operator liability, raising concerns over victim compensation, supplier accountability, and compliance with environmental clearances. Constitutional Concerns over …
Read MoreENERGY TRANSITION NEEDS SYSTEMIC REFORMS Syllabus: GS-3: Infrastructure : Energy Growth and Development Why in the News? India has crossed 180 GW of renewable energy capacity, making solar and wind among the cheapest power sources. However, rising renewable penetration has exposed deep structural weaknesses in distribution companies, tariff design, and wholesale electricity markets, shifting the …
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