Modi aims for 100 GW nuclear energy by 2047 in ambitious Independence Day speech

Why in news

PM Modi announced a target of 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 in his Independence Day speech to drive India's energy transition.

Background

The Prime Minister announced a target of 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047. Other initiatives include AI training for one crore youth and plans for more semiconductor plants.

Facts for Prelims

• FactNuclear energy target: 100 GW by 2047
• S&TAI training target: 1 crore youth
• S&TFocus on semiconductor manufacturing expansion

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of nuclear energy in achieving India's net-zero goals and the challenges in scaling up nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Energy security and decarbonization
• Technological hurdles in nuclear expansion
• Safety and waste management concerns
• Way forward: Public-private partnerships

Keywords: Energy Transition · Decarbonization · Nuclear Infrastructure · Strategic Autonomy · Technological Advancement

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