New Delhi, Oct 11 || The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Saturday highlighted visionary initiatives for India’s power sector by unveiling the roadmap for the development of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 -- in alignment with its long-term energy and climate objectives.
CEA, the apex technical organisation under the Ministry of Power, celebrated its 52nd Foundation Day here, in the presence of Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Power Ministry.
Agarwal hailed the outstanding contribution of CEA in the coordinated development of the Indian power sector.
He highlighted CEA’s instrumental role in policy formulation, power system planning, and promoting technological innovation to ensure a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity supply for the nation.
Agarwal emphasised that as India moves towards achieving its ‘Net-Zero by 2070’ commitment, CEA’s leadership will be crucial in enabling large-scale renewable integration, advancing nuclear capacity, and enhancing grid security and resilience.