India's Atomic Power Capacity: Growth and Future Projections
| India's Atomic Power Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 2014 Capacity | 4,780 MW |
| 2024 Capacity | 8,081 MW |
| Projected 2031-32 Capacity | 22,480 MW |
| Key Drivers | Technical expertise and strong political leadership |
| Thorium Reserves | India holds 21% of the world's thorium reserves |
| Bhavini Project | Exploring thorium usage to reduce reliance on uranium |
| Electricity Distribution Formula | |
| Home State Allocation | 50% |
| Neighbouring States Allocation | 35% |
| National Grid Allocation | 15% |
| Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Kudankulam and Kalpakkam Plants | Gained momentum since 2014 |
| Delays in Tamil Nadu | Includes the Tirunelveli project |
| Peaceful Applications of Atomic Energy | |
| Agriculture | 70 mutagenic crop varieties developed |
| Healthcare | Cancer treatments using isotopes |