The SHANTI Bill, 2025 revamps India’s nuclear sector by allowing private operators with up to 49% FDI, repealing legacy laws. It seeks investment to reach 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047, boost energy security and meet Net Zero goals, while tackling funding and liability hurdles.
Click to View MoreSmall Modular Reactors (SMRs), with up to 300 MWe capacity, enable rapid, flexible, factory-built clean power. Despite higher costs, they offer fast deployment, reliable baseload, and emissions-free energy, supporting India’s decarbonization, energy security, and global climate goals.
Click to View MoreIndia plans to amend key legislation, including the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, to address private sector concerns about investments in the civil nuclear sector. The government aims to achieve 100GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, utilizing vast thorium reserves as a primary fuel source.
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