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Summary
Landmark agreement enabling civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States, ending India's nuclear isolation. Allowed India access to civilian nuclear technology and fuel from the global market.
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 8 October 2008
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
R&D spending: 0.7% of GDP
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Science & TechnologyDST
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryResearchersR&D InstitutionsStartups
Government Context
UPA ICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
DescriptionThursday, 2 April 2026via pib
Landmark agreement enabling civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States, ending India's nuclear isolation. Allowed India access to civilian nuclear technology and fuel from the global market.
Government of India press release: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACT OF INDO–US NUCLEAR AGREEMENT
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