India is revisiting nuclear energy to meet increasing power demands and achieve energy independence, aiming for a 12.5-fold increase in nuclear power generation by 2047. This revival faces challenges, including safety concerns, high costs and public anxiety, reminiscent of past protests against nuclear plants like Kudankulam.
India eyes 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 — but should it gamble on small reactors or stick to proven tech?
