Based on official figures published by the Ministry of Power
("MoP"), Government of India, the
installed nuclear power capacity in India as of December, 2021 is
6,780 MW (1.7% of India's total energy mix).
In addition, ten reactors (including 500 MW prototype fast
breeder reactor being implemented by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut
Nigam Limited ("BHAVINI"), a Government
of India enterprise) aggregating to 8,000 MW are under various
stages of construction. Further, the Government of India has
accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for the
construction of ten indigenous pressurized heavy water reactors
("PHWRs"), each with a capacity of 700
MW, to be set up in fleet mode. This is a first of its kind project
for India's nuclear power sector, as these reactors would be
completely made in India.