Nuclear energy to power AI-driven future demands and supply uninterrupted baseload electricity across data centres nationwide, according to Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. Speaking on the sidelines of the Bloomberg Economy Forum 2026 on Tuesday, October 20, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated, “India’s nuclear programme is dedicated to peaceful purposes and not warfare, reaffirming the vision that has guided the country’s nuclear journey since its inception.” Furthermore, he noted that expanding nuclear power will meet the substantial baseline electricity needs of artificial intelligence, enabling sustained economic and technological advancement.
Driving 100 GW nuclear expansion and clean energy targets
To meet long-term clean energy commitments, India aims to reach 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070. Consequently, atomic power will complement renewable sources to guarantee uninterrupted baseload power for critical digital infrastructure.
Additionally, the government has opened traditionally restricted atomic and high-tech sectors to non-government players under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direction. Meanwhile, increased private sector participation accelerates domestic innovation, technology transfer, and national development.
| Nuclear & Strategic AI Parameter | National Energy Goals & Policy Roadmap |
| Key Event Platform | Bloomberg Economy Forum 2026 (New Delhi) |
| Nuclear Capacity Roadmap | Target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 |
| Climate Mandate | Reaching Net Zero carbon emissions by 2070 |
| Primary Industrial Demand | Uninterrupted baseload power for AI data centres |
| Structural Sector Reform | Opening sensitive atomic sectors to private participation |
Responsible AI integration and human-led technological adoption
Addressing the rapid adoption of emerging technologies, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that artificial intelligence must be utilized responsibly as a cross-sectoral tool. Specifically, he stated, “One has to be intelligent enough to use Artificial Intelligence,” emphasizing the central role of human judgment.
Furthermore, maintaining individual and national integrity remains vital to preventing technological misuse across space, life sciences, and industrial domains. Therefore, as nuclear energy to power AI-driven future ambitions guides policy direction, India successfully combines reliable clean power infrastructure with responsible digital adoption.
