Why private entry into nuclear power is an imperative, not a choice: Arun Kumar Nayak on the SHANTI Bill
The SHANTI Bill 2025 opens India’s nuclear sector to limited private and foreign participation, modernising regulations while retaining government control over strategic materials and safety. It consolidates existing laws, sets liability and compensation limits, and gives legal authority to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. The bill aims to expand nuclear capacity, but critics warn of safety, financial, and transparency risks.