Nuclear power is the fourth-largest source of electricity in India after thermal, hydroelectric and renewable sources of electricity.
As of 2016, India has 22 nuclear reactors in operation in 8 nuclear power plants, having an installed capacity of 6780 MW and producing a total of 30,292.91 GWh of electricity while 6 more reactors are under construction and are expected to generate an additional 4,300 MW.