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 open the nuclear power sector to greater participation from the private sector, including both Indian and foreign players – a move expected to accelerate investment and innovation in the field.
