US EditionIndia Proposes Landmark Nuclear Law to End State ...
The SHANTI Bill aims to attract foreign and private capital, including West Asian sovereign funds, to expand nuclear power and align liability norms with international standards.
- On Monday, the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill 2025 was tabled in Parliament to open the nuclear sector to private and foreign participation.
- Amid limits to renewables, the Government of India says the changes address the need for baseload power alternatives to coal-fired capacity and to attract West Asia sovereign funds and foreign partners to scale nuclear capacity, including SMRs.
- Lawmakers aligned Section 17 with global norms, clarifying 'supplier' to limit contract exposure, inserting graded liability caps for operators and equipment vendors, with the central government as liability backstop and AERB approval required.
- Opposition MPs including Shashi Tharoor warned the bill could undermine safety and energy independence, while the Congress party issued a whip to ensure MPs attend Lok Sabha debates.
- Post‑passage rules will likely clear the way for foreign funding aligned to DPIIT norms, with foreign sovereign funds eyeing SMR manufacturing to boost India's nuclear competitiveness.
23 Articles
23 Articles
Amid Oppn walkout in LS, Modi govt pushes through bill allowing private money in nuclear energy sector
SHANTI bill seeks to remove supplier’s liability clause, adding that operator’s right to recourse against supplier will now be based on what is specified in the contract.
Lok Sabha passes bill to open up nuclear power sector for private sectors
The Shanti Bill proposes to permit any company or joint venture to construct, own, operate, or decommission a nuclear power plant or reactor within the country. Currently, only government-owned companies are permitted to do so.
Lok Sabha Passes 'SHANTI Bill' to open nuclear sector, repeal old laws and target 100 GW by 2047
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025, marking a major reform in the country's nuclear energy framework. The legislation aims to promote the safe, regulated and expanded use of nuclear power as part of India's long-term development strategy. The bill was tabled on Monday by Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh. It seeks to…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
