India Prioritizes Aboriginal Light Water Reactor Growth
New Delhi– India’s nuclear establishment is accelerating the growth of a native Light Water Reactor (LWR) to strengthen its nuclear power industry and contend in the worldwide export market, sources claim.
- The Division of Atomic Energy is increasing work with the 900 MWe LWR task, launched in 2015
- Having an indigenous LWR matches existing Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) to enhance import take advantage of.
- India eyes integrating business right into the worldwide LWR supply chain for export possibilities.
- The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025, enables more imported LWR projects.
