India`s nuclear program
India made an early commitment to being as self-sufficient as possible in nuclear energy and has largely achieved that goal. The country operates eight nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 1,304 MWe, and it remains committed to an aggressive growth plan for its nuclear industry, with six reactors currently under construction, and as many as twelve more planned. India also operates several heavy water production facilities, fabrication facilities, reprocessing works, and uranium mines and mills. Due to India`s decision not to sign the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the country has had to develop nearly all of its nuclear industry and infrastructure domestically. Overall, India`s nuclear power program is self-contained and well integrated, with plans to expand to provide up to ten percent of the country`s electrical generating capacity.
- OSTI ID:
- 103347
- Journal Information:
- NUEXCO. Monthly Report to the Nuclear Industry, Journal Issue: 285; Other Information: PBD: May 1992
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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