India sets 100 GW target, plans reactors: Modi makes nuclear power push under ‘SHANTI Act’
PM Modi aims to achieve 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047, with 5 new reactors planned in the next decade. The SHANTI Act will facilitate this growth by streamlining clearances and attracting private and public investment, while maintaining strategic control. Nuclear energy is crucial for India’s energy security and will support key sectors like technology, data centers, and heavy industry.