NPCIL crosses 1,000 billion units of nuclear power, avoids 860 million tonnes of CO2
timesofindia.indiatimes.comIndia's Nuclear Power Corporation (NPCIL) has cumulatively generated over 1,000 billion units of nuclear electricity, avoiding more than 860 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. The government aims to expand nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, with an interim target of 22 GW by 2031-32. This includes indigenous PHWRs and LWRs, plus private and joint venture participation under the new SHANTI Act. The milestone underscores nuclear's role in India's clean energy transition and net-zero by 2070 goal.
