Private Sector Nuclear Target: 30 GW, Rs 7.5 Lakh Crore by 2047
Private firms are expected to add 30 GW of nuclear power capacity in India and deploy Rs 7.5 lakh crore in investment by 2047, according to a report published by Swarajya on 11 October 2026, citing the chief of the Atomic Energy Commission. The figures point to a significant long-term expansion of India's nuclear sector beyond its current public-sector base.
For context on the broader pipeline of activity already being tracked, see nuclear based power projects in India on the Projects India platform.
The Existing Public-Sector Pipeline
The private-sector ambition reported by Swarajya sits alongside a substantial existing pipeline led by public promoters. Projects India tracks 59 nuclear based power projects across the country. Of these, 24 are at the Under Approvals stage, 16 have construction started, 11 are at the Early or Announced stage, and 8 are in Planning.
Among the largest individual projects in the tracked pipeline is the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, where Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is promoter for multiple units, each valued at Rs 1,00,000 crore and currently under approvals. At Mithivirdi in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, NPCIL has six units across three phases also under approvals, each listed at Rs 60,000 crore. In Haryana, the Gorakhpur unit at Fatehabad has construction started at a reported value of Rs 23,502 crore, while a Kalpakkam project in Tamil Nadu promoted by the Department of Atomic Energy is also under construction at Rs 9,589 crore.
| Project | Promoter | Location | Value (Rs crore) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Unit 1 | Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited | Fatehabad, Haryana | 23,502 | Construction Started |
| Nuclear Fuel Project | Nuclear Fuel Complex | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | 4,000 | Planning |
| Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Project | Dept of Atomic Energy, Govt of India | Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu | 9,589 | Construction Started |
| Mithivirdi NPP Phase I – Unit I | NPCIL | Bhavnagar, Gujarat | 60,000 | Under Approvals |
| Mithivirdi NPP Phase I – Unit II | NPCIL | Bhavnagar, Gujarat | 60,000 | Under Approvals |
| Jaitapur NPP – Unit III | NPCIL | Ratnagiri, Maharashtra | 1,00,000 | Under Approvals |
Where Nuclear Projects Are Concentrated
The geographic spread of the 59 tracked projects shows that Andhra Pradesh leads with 16 projects, followed by Gujarat and Tamil Nadu with 10 each, Maharashtra with 10, and Rajasthan and Haryana with 4 each. This distribution is relevant for suppliers and contractors planning regional coverage, as the bulk of activity is clustered along the southern and western coasts and in Gujarat.
Gujarat's prominence is consistent with recent regulatory activity. For background on site identification efforts in that state, see the earlier Projects India report on NPCIL and Gujarat Sign MoU to Identify Nuclear Plant Sites.
Context: AEC Chief's Statement on Private Investment
The Swarajya report, published on 11 October 2026, attributed the 30 GW capacity and Rs 7.5 lakh crore investment figure directly to the Atomic Energy Commission chief. No further breakdown of how this capacity would be distributed by location, technology type or timeline was retrievable from the headline alone. Suppliers and contractors should treat these as directional figures pending further official disclosure.
A fuller summary of the reported projection is available in the Projects India news item: Rs 7.5 Lakh Crore Private Nuclear Investment Projected by 2047, AEC Chief Says.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The combination of a large existing public-sector pipeline and a stated long-term private-sector target creates a multi-decade demand signal for civil construction, equipment supply, specialised engineering and fuel-cycle services in the nuclear sector.
With 24 projects currently under approvals and 8 in planning, a significant volume of work has not yet been formally tendered. Suppliers positioned in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra — where project counts are highest — are most likely to encounter early procurement activity as approvals progress to construction. The 16 projects already at the construction started stage represent near-term opportunities for subcontractors and equipment suppliers.
No open tenders in the Power Projects sector are currently listed on the Projects India platform. Contractors are advised to monitor the live tenders page for updates as projects move through the approvals pipeline. The full tracked list is available at all tracked projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much private investment in nuclear power is projected in India by 2047?
The chief of the Atomic Energy Commission was reported on 11 October 2026 as saying private firms are expected to invest Rs 7.5 lakh crore in nuclear capacity by 2047, targeting 30 GW of additional capacity. No further breakdown by technology or location was available from the report.
How many nuclear power projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 59 nuclear based power projects across India. Of these, 24 are under approvals, 16 have construction started, 11 are at the early or announced stage, and 8 are in planning. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have the highest project counts.
Which states have the most nuclear power projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Andhra Pradesh leads with 16 tracked nuclear projects, followed by Gujarat and Tamil Nadu with 10 each, Maharashtra with 10, and Rajasthan and Haryana with 4 each.
