‘Opening Up Private Sector For Nuclear Energy’: PM Modi Talks Power Independence In I-Day Speech

Last Updated:August 15, 2025, 08:34 IST

The remarks signal a push not just for renewable expansion but also for diversifying the country’s energy portfolio, with nuclear power expected to play a central role

PM Modi during Independence Day address.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, emphasised the government’s focus on achieving energy independence and expanding private participation in the nuclear sector. “We know that we remain dependent on many countries to meet our energy needs. But to build a truly self-reliant India, we must achieve energy independence," he said.

Highlighting recent strides, Modi noted that India’s solar energy capacity has grown thirtyfold in the past eleven years. “We are constructing new dams, and India is now focusing actively on nuclear energy. We have taken significant steps in this direction, with 10 new nuclear reactors currently operational. By the time India celebrates 100 years of independence, we aim to increase our nuclear energy capacity tenfold," the Prime Minister added.

The remarks signal a push not just for renewable expansion but also for diversifying the country’s energy portfolio, with nuclear power expected to play a central role in meeting future demand while reducing dependence on imports.

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