businesstoday.in · DistrictNews · 2026-09-06
The Small Modular Reactors (SMR) program in India, announced in the Union
The Small Modular Reactors (SMR) program in India, announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, aims to allocate Rs 20,000 crore for the design, development, and deployment of indigenous SMRs. Globally, several players are involved in the development of SMRs at commercial scale. According to the World Nuclear Association, there are 133 SMR nuclear designs being developed by 88 developers in 21 countries.
Why it matters. Why it matters: The Small Modular Reactors (SMR) program in India, announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, aims to allocate Rs 20,000 crore for the design, development, and deployment of indigenous SMRs.
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