Indian nuclear technology has reached a milestone with the Kakrapar atomic power plant’s third unit in Gujarat reaching full load. The 700 MWe (megawatt-electric) reactor, based on pressurised heavy water reactor (PHWR) technology developed by Indian scientists and engineers, started commercial operation in June and attained full load on August 30. This marks a significant achievement for India’s nuclear power industry and showcases the capabilities of Indian project engineers and industry. The 700 MWe indigenous reactors are superior to the previous 220 MWe PHWRs. The government plans to build 16 reactors of 700 MWe capacity by 2030-31, increasing the total nuclear power capacity to 22,480 MWe. The government has allowed public sector companies to invest in nuclear power to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy. So far, state-run Nuclear Power Corporation’s 23 reactors have generated 833 billion units of clean electricity and saved about 716 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. Public sector undertakings, including NTPC, are also considering small modular reactor (SMR) technology to achieve 20-30 gigawatts capacity.