India, the world’s fastest-growing economy, is experiencing rapid urbanization, contributing to an increase in human development indices (HDI). With growing population and economic development, energy demand is expected to rise sharply by 2050. Currently, India consumes 1208 kWh of electricity per capita, much lower than countries like Singapore (9220 kWh) and China (4600 kWh). By 2047, India’s energy demand is expected to require an installed capacity of 1375-1816 GW, a significant increase from the current 430 GW. To ensure a reliable, clean, and continuous energy supply, nuclear power is seen as a viable option to provide base load capacity. The Government of India aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power, which presents numerous opportunities for industries but also poses challenges in policy, R&D (e.g., small modular reactors), technology development, vendor ecosystem creation, and financing. Public perception of nuclear power, especially fears about radiation, is a significant barrier. Overcoming these misconceptions and educating the public about nuclear energy’s safety and benefits is crucial for accelerating nuclear power adoption in India. Current symposium is organised to discuss these issues