NTPC Ltd., a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, is planning to develop 30 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. The target aligns with India’s broader ambition of achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.
The roadmap was outlined by Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. He said the target forms part of the government’s broader objective of achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.
As part of this strategy, Anu Shakti Vidyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI), a joint venture between NTPC Ltd. and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), is currently developing a 4×700 MW nuclear power project in Banswara district, Rajasthan. The project is known as the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP).
According to current projections, the first 700 MW unit of MBRAPP is expected to undergo initial testing by FY 2032–33. The minister reiterated that the project represents a key step in NTPC’s entry into nuclear power generation through joint ventures.
In parallel, NTPC has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Limited (NPUNL), on 7 January 2025 under the Companies Act, after obtaining the required approvals. The move signals a structured and long-term push into nuclear energy.
To further strengthen its nuclear roadmap, NTPC has also issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to explore technology options and potential collaboration opportunities with international partners.
