What are the key points about India's NUCLEAR ENERGY MISSION ?

 What are the key points about India's Nuclear Energy Mission ?

Ans : 

1)India's Nuclear Energy Missionm was announced in Union Budget 2025-26

2)It allocates Rs.20,000 crore to drive design, development, and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

3)Target: At least five indigenously designed SMRs to be operational by 2033, strengthening India’s clean energy roadmap.

4)Initiatives by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC):

• 200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR‑200)

• 55 Mwe (Megawatt electrical) SMR‑55

• Up to 5 MWth (Megawatt thermal) High‑temperature gas‑cooled reactor for hydrogen generation.

5)Strategic aim: Position India as a leader in advanced nuclear technologies while ensuring sustainable energy security.