Power Minister Manohar Lal urged states to consider developing nuclear power plants at sites where coal-based plants have completed their lifecycle. Speaking to state representatives, he suggested investing in nuclear energy to meet rising demand, especially in states far from coal resources. The minister also recommended listing state power utilities on the stock exchange to attract investments for expanding power transmission and renewable energy. India aims to increase its nuclear power capacity from 8 gigawatts (GW) to 20 GW by 2032, though strict nuclear liability laws have complicated deals with foreign companies like General Electric (GE) and Westinghouse.

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