India secures uranium deal with Australia, aims for 100 GWe nuclear power by 2047
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Why in news
India secured a long-term uranium supply deal with Australia to diversify nuclear fuel sources and meet its 100 GWe nuclear power target by 2047.
Background
India's domestic uranium reserves currently meet only 28% of its nuclear power requirements. The deal builds upon the 2014 Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement between India and Australia.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's target is to achieve 100 GWe of nuclear power capacity by 2047
- FactDomestic uranium reserves currently meet only 28% of India's nuclear power needs
- BodyThe 2014 Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement governs the framework for nuclear trade between India and Australia
- PlaceMajor uranium suppliers for India include Australia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan
For Mains
Q. Examine the strategic and energy security implications of India's expanding nuclear cooperation with Australia and other nations to achieve its 2047 energy targets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Energy security: Reducing over-dependence on a single supplier by diversifying uranium sources from Australia, Canada, and Kazakhstan
- Geopolitical alignment: Strengthening the 'Quad' plus energy cooperation through long-term nuclear fuel supply agreements
- Resource constraints: Addressing the 72% domestic uranium deficit to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon nuclear energy mix
Keywords: Energy Security · Nuclear Diplomacy · Resource Diversification · Decarbonization · Strategic Autonomy
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