A parliamentary panel has expressed concerns that nuclear energy contributes only 3 per cent to India's energy demands, compared to 67 per cent in countries like France.The Committee, headed by Bhubaneswar Kalita, also noted that despite rigorous technical scrutiny and approval of research and development projects at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), annual budgetary allocations often fall short, adversely affecting long-term basic research that underpins advanced technological development.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee expressed concern that the Jaitapur and Kovvada nuclear power projects, announced as far back as 2010, have not materialised yet.

“The Committee is of the view that these projects are crucial for achieving the national target of 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 20

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