It's time for India to unleash private investment in nuclear energy

New Delhi must break bureaucratic silos to allow sector to flourish

Avatar
20240821 India's nuclear reactor on the River Ganga

India's only functional nuclear reactor on the banks of the River Ganga, function safely according to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).  © Getty Images

Saurabh Todi is a researcher associated with the Takshashila Institution, a policy think tank based in Bengaluru.

During its budget presentation last month, India's government announced that it would partner with the private sector to establish small nuclear reactors and develop small modular reactors (SMRs) and other newer technologies for atomic energy.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.