India has an installed nuclear power capacity of X GW as of 2008, accounting for a% of total power generation. The government aims to increase capacity to Y GW by 2012 and Z GW by 20--. Several domestic and foreign companies have recently signed partnerships focused on engineering, construction, and manufacturing to capitalize on the government's ambitious nuclear energy expansion plans. Key challenges include the high costs of nuclear power, reliance on foreign fuel supplies, and the lack of domestic expertise.