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1. India’s nuclear power programme began commercial operation with the Tarapur Atomic Power Station in 1969.

2. India operates 24 nuclear power reactors at seven sites, with a total installed capacity of 8.78 gigawatts (GW).

Key Takeaways

India targets 5 MMT of Green Hydrogen production annually by 2030.

A port-based Green Hydrogen pilot has been commissioned at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, and Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla has commissioned a megawatt-scale, indigenous Green Hydrogen Facility

Overview of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy is generated through controlled atomic reactions, primarily nuclear fission, which releases heat used to produce electricity. This process generates large-scale power without emitting greenhouse gases, making it a dependable and low-carbon energy source that complements intermittent renewables such as solar and wind, while ensuring base-load electricity supply.