Powering India’s Nuclear Sector: SMRs, Reforms & Private Sector Push

This report examines India’s strategic pivot toward nuclear energy through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and landmark private sector reforms. The report investigates critical amendments to long-standing nuclear regulations that could unleash unprecedented investment in clean energy infrastructure. Through extensive research, it evaluates how these changes align with India’s Viksit Bharat vision while navigating proliferation concerns, liability frameworks, and public sentiment. With India targeting a tenfold increase in nuclear capacity by 2047, this timely assessment explores how regulatory evolution, international partnerships, and technological innovation could transform the nation’s energy landscape while creating a model for developing economies worldwide.