India, US officials discuss nuclear energy cooperation in Washington
Indian and US officials met in Washington to discuss bilateral cooperation in the nuclear energy sector. The talks focused on India's goal of reaching 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 and the role of small modular reactors in maritime applications.
Why it matters
Strengthening nuclear ties supports India's energy transition goals and opens potential market opportunities for American firms in the Indian private nuclear sector.
MUMBAI: Atomic Energy Commission chairperson, A K Mohanty, and the US secretary of the department of energy Chris Wright, held discussions to explore opportunities to further strengthen Indo-US nuclear ties for mutual benefit at the sidelines of an IAEA initiative for offshore atomic energy technologies in Washington on WednesdayInsiders in the nuclear fraternity in Mumbai said the talks gain significance in the context of India planning to attain 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, which is expected to be achieved through government and private participation in the nuclear sector.The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, passed by Parliament in Dec 2025, opened the doors for private participation in the Indian nuclear arena.
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