Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Launches 100 GW Nuclear Roadmap and Hydro Evacuation Plan for Brahmaputra Basin
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | SDG 13: Climate Action
Institutions: Ministry of Power
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) celebrated its 52nd Foundation Day on October 11 2025, unveiling strategic initiatives to guide India’s long-term energy transition. The event featured the launch of a Roadmap for achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, supporting India’s clean-energy and net-zero commitments. It also introduced a Master Plan for power evacuation from hydroelectric projects in the Brahmaputra Basin, designed to transmit about 65 GW of hydro capacity from the Northeast to load centres.
In parallel, CEA rolled out an Electrical Accident Data Monitoring System (EADMS) to centrally record and analyse electrical accidents, improving safety oversight and regulatory response. A special edition of Vidyut Vahini highlighting nuclear energy’s role in India’s power mix was released, alongside recognitions for outstanding CEA officers and a technical session on integrating renewables with nuclear baseloads.
The CEA’s twin initiatives signal a strategic shift toward low-carbon baseload generation and regional integration. The 100 GW nuclear roadmap anchors India’s decarbonisation trajectory, while the Brahmaputra hydro plan addresses transmission bottlenecks that limit renewable uptake in the Northeast. By pairing large-scale infrastructure planning with a national safety data system (EADMS), the CEA is linking energy expansion with institutional governance and risk management — an integrated approach central to India’s net-zero ambitions.
What is EADMS? → The Electrical Accident Data Monitoring System is a digital platform that aggregates field data on electrical accidents to enhance investigation and preventive action across India’s power utilities.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders:
What regulatory and financing mechanisms will be needed to realise the 100 GW nuclear target and the 65 GW hydro evacuation plan without cost overruns or delays in transmission infrastructure?
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