As per the Union Budget 2025-26, what target (in gigawatts) has been set for nuclear power capacity by the year 2047?

Economy ·Previously asked in JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) 2025

View the full solved paper: GS Paper I (Set B)

Question

As per the Union Budget 2025-26, what target (in gigawatts) has been set for nuclear power capacity by the year 2047?

  1. A. 30 GW (gigawatts)
  2. B. 50 GW (gigawatts)
  3. C. 100 GW (gigawatts) (Correct answer)
  4. D. 200 GW (gigawatts)

Correct Answer

Option C — 100 GW (gigawatts)

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 100 GW (gigawatts).

Key Points

  • The Union Budget 2025-26 set a target of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, reflecting India's ambition to diversify its clean energy mix under the Viksit Bharat 2047 framework.