Govt opens nuclear sector to private players: What SHANTI Bill proposes and why is it needed?
The Union Cabinet on Thursday began a crucial meeting with several major policy proposals on the agenda. The Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, greenlit several proposals including the approval of the 2027 Census, according to multiple news reports.
Among the proposals reportedly cleared today was the Nuclear Energy Bill. It was officially titled the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. The legislation is aimed at expanding India’s nuclear energy capabilities and it also marks a structural shift in how the sector is governed.
