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In a major technological breakthrough, India is developing compact nuclear power reactors of up to 200 MW capacity<\/strong>, capable of being deployed on commercial ships<\/strong> and industrial sites<\/strong>. These small modular reactors (SMRs) are being designed by scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)<\/strong> under the project named Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A senior official revealed that the reactors\u2014one of 55 MW<\/strong> and another of 200 MW<\/strong>\u2014can be used for captive power generation<\/strong> by energy-intensive industries like cement and steel. \u201cThese nuclear reactors are very safe and can even be used to power merchant navy ships,\u201d the official said<\/a>, while ruling out their use for defense submarines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, India\u2019s nuclear fleet includes INS Arihant<\/strong> and INS Arighaat<\/strong>, submarines powered by 83 MW nuclear reactors, with INS Aridhaman<\/strong> undergoing trials. However, the new compact reactors are meant for civil and commercial applications<\/strong>, marking a new phase in India\u2019s nuclear ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To further accelerate growth, the government plans to amend the Atomic Energy Act, 1962<\/strong>, allowing private sector participation<\/strong> in the civil nuclear industry. This includes permitting private firms to operate nuclear power plants<\/strong>, manage parts of the nuclear fuel cycle<\/strong>, and even import fuel<\/strong> from abroad under specific conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, changes to the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLND)<\/strong> aim to define \u2018supplier\u2019 more clearly and cap the liability of equipment providers<\/strong>, encouraging global collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a bold target of reaching 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047<\/strong>, a massive leap from the current 8.8 GW<\/strong>. The BSMR initiative could play a key role in achieving this milestone, offering India a flexible, clean, and efficient energy option<\/strong> for both land-based industries and maritime operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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