Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the goal to generate 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 is ambitious and achievable, and state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and its subsidiaries aim to fulfill nearly half of that target. Addressing a post-budget webinar organised by NITI Ayog, Singh said India's electricity needs are expected to increase four to five times by 2047 and renewable energy sources alone cannot meet the base-load demand. He said nuclear energy will play a key role in meeting India's energy needs in the future. Singh, as Minister of State in the PMO, oversees the Department of Atomic Energy. "Achieving 100 GW of nuclear power will require a focused and determined approach, adding around four GW annually from now onwards," he said, expressing confidence in meeting the goal with proper planning and execution. He said the Union Budget 2024-25's vision for India's nuclear power expansion has set a target of achieving 100 GW by 2047. Singh s