<h1>India's Nuclear Energy Capacity to Reach 22.5 GW by 2032; New Mission Boosts Private Sector Involvement</h1> The government announced that India's nuclear energy capacity is projected to increase from 8.18 GW to 13 GW by 2029-30, and further to 22.5 GW by 2032 with the completion of sanctioned projects. The Union Budget 2025-26 introduces a Nuclear Energy Mission, emphasizing public-private partnerships in manufacturing small modular reactors. Legislative changes are being pursued to enable private sector involvement, aiming to expand nuclear capacity. Nuclear energy is expected to support various sectors, contributing to national goals of energy independence by 2047 and net zero emissions by 2070. The government plans to achieve 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.