Opening the nuclear power sector to private investors is desirable. But India should proceed cautiously without rigid targets, ready for sharp changes in the investment mix as required.
The govt has announced the opening of nuclear power to the private sector, framing it as a landmark reform. Officials say that to raise nuclear capacity from today’s 8.8 GW to the target of 100 GW by 2047, public resources alone will be insufficient.
Private participation will bring not just cash but “innovation, competition, and speed.”
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This article was originally published by The Times of India on Dec 06, 2025.
