India to triple atomic power capacity by 2031
Deccan ChronicleIndia's atomic power capacity has almost doubled in the past decade from 4,780 megawatts to 8,081 megawatts and it would be tripled by 2031, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. This means that the capacity developed in the last 10 years equals what was achieved over the previous 60 years," he said.Singh projected that by 2031-32, the generation capacity would triple, reaching 22,480 megawatts.The minister attributed this progress not only to technical expertise but to a shift in political will. However, he highlighted the success of Kundankulam, which now has four operational units, and Kalpakkam, both of which gained momentum post-2014.Singh also highlighted the peaceful applications of atomic energy, as envisioned by Homi Bhabha.He noted the role of atomic energy in agriculture, producing 70 mutagenic crop varieties, and healthcare, where isotopes developed through atomic processes are used in cancer treatment. "India is among the global leaders in leveraging atomic energy for peaceful and innovative purposes," he noted.On India's thorium reserves, Singh said the country possesses 21 per cent of the world's supply.
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