The Indian Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, which paves the way for private companies to invest in nuclear power (The Economic Times, 19/12/2025). The law aims to repeal the Atomic Energy Act (1962) and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (2010), removing legal barriers restricting nuclear power generation and nuclear-related activities to state-owned companies. The new bill aims to consolidate regulation, reduce legal complexity, and define who may build and operate nuclear power plants. It embeds safety oversight legally across the entire lifecycle of nuclear power plants.
India aims to develop at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 and released a roadmap in October 2025, which included easing the rules to allow private investment in the sector. The roadmap recommended developing new nuclear projects on existing power plant sites, while eliminating thermal plants.
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