India’s SHANTI Act: A New Era for Nuclear Energy
India opens the door for private participation in its nuclear sector, setting a pioneering path for energy transformation.
The passage of India’s SHANTI Bill, officially the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, marks a seismic shift in the country's energy policy. This landmark legislation consolidates India’s nuclear legal framework, pushing the boundaries of development and introducing private-sector participation in an industry long dominated by the state. As India targets 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047, the implications extend beyond energy production, touching geopolitics, technology, and the role of private enterprise in state-led sectors.
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- India begins public consultation on SHANTI Bill rules — World Nuclear News · August 17, 2026
- The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 — prsindia.org
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