Opinion | Europe Eyes Nuclear Renaissance, US Looks To Reopen Shuttered Plants. India Needs To Step Up Too

Recent developments signal a global shift towards a reliable and clean source of round-the-clock electricity, which can largely be fulfilled by nuclear fuels.

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Europe is on the brink of a nuclear power renaissance, and it is crucial for India to keep pace in order to meet the growing demands of its rapidly expanding economy. By the end of the decade, India is projected to become the third largest economy in the world, making it imperative for the country to prioritise its nuclear power plans. Europe – with 16 members of the European Union forming a nuclear alliance – is once again embracing nuclear power as a significant part of its energy