India and France held talks regarding the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project, India’s first nuclear initiative in North India, during a meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and French Secretary General Anne-Marie Descotes. The project will feature six reactors with a total capacity of 10,380 MW, contributing significantly to India’s nuclear energy goal of 100 GW by 2047. Discussions focused on advanced technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and emphasized the importance of nuclear energy in India’s clean energy transition and net-zero emissions target by 2070. As the two nations deepen their strategic partnership, France reiterated its support for enhancing EU-India relations and the upcoming AI Impact Summit in 2026, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation and global challenges.