{"id":43480,"date":"2025-12-16T12:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=43480"},"modified":"2025-12-16T12:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:34:06","slug":"shanti-bill-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"SHANTI Bill 2025: Private Nuclear Energy Opportunities in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#SHANTI_Bill_2025_enables_private_participation_in_Indias_nuclear_sector_reforms_liability_rules_and_accelerates_Indias_goal_of_100_GW_nuclear_energy_capacity_Read_full_exam-oriented_analysis\" >SHANTI Bill 2025 enables private participation in India\u2019s nuclear sector, reforms liability rules, and accelerates India\u2019s goal of 100 GW nuclear energy capacity. Read full exam-oriented analysis.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Cabinet_Nod_to_Atomic_Energy_Bill_Unlocks_Opportunities_for_Private_Nuclear_Projects_in_India\" >Cabinet Nod to Atomic Energy Bill Unlocks Opportunities for Private Nuclear Projects in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Introduction_A_Milestone_Reform_in_Indias_Nuclear_Policy\" >Introduction: A Milestone Reform in India\u2019s Nuclear Policy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#What_the_Atomic_Energy_Bill_2025_Proposes\" >What the Atomic Energy Bill 2025 Proposes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Shift_from_Monopoly_to_Regulated_Private_Participation\" >Shift from Monopoly to Regulated Private Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Overhaul_of_Nuclear_Liability_Framework\" >Overhaul of Nuclear Liability Framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Energy_Security_and_Clean_Power_Goals\" >Energy Security and Clean Power Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Economic_and_Strategic_Implications\" >Economic and Strategic Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Why This News Is Important for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#1_Landmark_Policy_Change_in_Energy_Sector\" >1. Landmark Policy Change in Energy Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#2_Relevance_to_Current_Affairs_and_Economy\" >2. Relevance to Current Affairs and Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#3_Aligns_with_Indias_Energy_Climate_Goals\" >3. Aligns with India\u2019s Energy &amp; Climate Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#4_Regulatory_and_Legal_Understanding\" >4. Regulatory and Legal Understanding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#5_International_Relations_and_Investments\" >5. International Relations and Investments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Historical_Context_Background_to_Indias_Nuclear_Energy_Sector_Reform\" >Historical Context: Background to India\u2019s Nuclear Energy Sector Reform<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Early_Nuclear_Legislation_in_India\" >Early Nuclear Legislation in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Monopoly_and_Slow_Expansion\" >Monopoly and Slow Expansion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Global_Agreements_and_Liability_Challenges\" >Global Agreements and Liability Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Need_for_Reform_and_Vision_for_2047\" >Need for Reform and Vision for 2047<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CSHANTI_Bill_Opening_Indias_Nuclear_Sector_to_Private_Players%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cSHANTI Bill: Opening India\u2019s Nuclear Sector to Private Players\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/shanti-bill-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHANTI_Bill_2025_enables_private_participation_in_Indias_nuclear_sector_reforms_liability_rules_and_accelerates_Indias_goal_of_100_GW_nuclear_energy_capacity_Read_full_exam-oriented_analysis\"><\/span><strong>SHANTI Bill 2025 enables private participation in India\u2019s nuclear sector, reforms liability rules, and accelerates India\u2019s goal of 100 GW nuclear energy capacity. Read full exam-oriented analysis.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabinet_Nod_to_Atomic_Energy_Bill_Unlocks_Opportunities_for_Private_Nuclear_Projects_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Cabinet Nod to Atomic Energy Bill Unlocks Opportunities for Private Nuclear Projects in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_A_Milestone_Reform_in_Indias_Nuclear_Policy\"><\/span><strong>Introduction: A Milestone Reform in India\u2019s Nuclear Policy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a historic policy shift, the <strong>Union Cabinet of India has approved the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill<\/strong>. This legislation marks the end of a decades-long government monopoly over India\u2019s civil nuclear energy sector and opens the door for the <strong>private sector to participate in nuclear power generation and allied activities<\/strong> for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Atomic_Energy_Bill_2025_Proposes\"><\/span><strong>What the Atomic Energy Bill 2025 Proposes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SHANTI Bill aims to <strong>repeal and modernise<\/strong> existing nuclear statutes such as the <strong>Atomic Energy Act, 1962<\/strong> and the <strong>Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010<\/strong>, replacing them with a <strong>comprehensive legal framework<\/strong>. It allows <strong>private companies (including foreign participation up to specified limits)<\/strong> to build, own, operate, and decommission nuclear power plants, as well as take part in activities such as <strong>atomic mineral exploration, fuel fabrication, and nuclear equipment manufacturing<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_from_Monopoly_to_Regulated_Private_Participation\"><\/span><strong>Shift from Monopoly to Regulated Private Participation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, nuclear power projects in India were exclusively controlled by government entities like the <strong>Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)<\/strong>. With the Cabinet\u2019s nod, <strong>private firms can now apply for licences<\/strong> to participate across the nuclear value chain, breaking this longstanding exclusivity. However, <strong>critical strategic activities<\/strong> (such as uranium enrichment and weapons-related research) remain under strict government oversight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overhaul_of_Nuclear_Liability_Framework\"><\/span><strong>Overhaul of Nuclear Liability Framework<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A significant component of the SHANTI Bill is the <strong>revised liability regime<\/strong>. The Bill introduces <strong>insurance-backed liability caps<\/strong> for operators, which addresses investor concerns and aligns India\u2019s legal framework more closely with global norms. This reform is expected to <strong>boost confidence among domestic and foreign players<\/strong> seeking entry into the sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Security_and_Clean_Power_Goals\"><\/span><strong>Energy Security and Clean Power Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has set an ambitious target of achieving <strong>100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047<\/strong>. Opening the sector to private investment is expected to <strong>accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies<\/strong>, including <strong>Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)<\/strong>, which can help ensure energy security, ease grid reliability issues, and contribute to India\u2019s clean energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_and_Strategic_Implications\"><\/span><strong>Economic and Strategic Implications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By facilitating private participation and reforming liabilities, the SHANTI Bill creates a <strong>multibillion-dollar opportunity for power generation, manufacturing, and technological innovation<\/strong>. It may also enhance <strong>international cooperation<\/strong> in nuclear projects by making India\u2019s regulatory regime more predictable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"SHANTI-Bill-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"SHANTI Bill 2025\" title=\"SHANTI Bill 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SHANTI Bill 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important for Government Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Landmark_Policy_Change_in_Energy_Sector\"><\/span><strong>1. Landmark Policy Change in Energy Sector<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The approval of the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025 is a <strong>major policy reform<\/strong> in India\u2019s energy sector, particularly in the civil nuclear power domain. It ends the decades-long state monopoly and introduces <strong>regulated private participation<\/strong>, which is a significant development in public policy and governance \u2014 topics frequently tested in <strong>UPSC, State PSCs, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Defence exams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Relevance_to_Current_Affairs_and_Economy\"><\/span><strong>2. Relevance to Current Affairs and Economy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the SHANTI Bill is crucial for current affairs sections of competitive exams. The reform integrates <strong>economic policy, energy security, investment climate, and international cooperation<\/strong>, all of which are recurring themes in <strong>General Studies Paper-II and Paper-III<\/strong> of UPSC and similar exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Aligns_with_Indias_Energy_Climate_Goals\"><\/span><strong>3. Aligns with India\u2019s Energy &amp; Climate Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Bill aligns with India\u2019s broader <strong>net-zero and clean energy goals<\/strong>, as nuclear power is a key source of reliable baseload clean energy. Questions related to <strong>sustainable energy transitions, climate commitments, and energy security strategy<\/strong> can reference this reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Regulatory_and_Legal_Understanding\"><\/span><strong>4. Regulatory and Legal Understanding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The overhauled liability framework and establishment of a <strong>modern regulatory regime<\/strong> enhances understanding of how legislation shapes industry practices, investor confidence, and safety standards \u2014 topics relevant for <strong>law, governance, and public policy papers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_International_Relations_and_Investments\"><\/span><strong>5. International Relations and Investments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that the Bill improves the environment for foreign participation, it has implications for <strong>international trade, investments, and bilateral agreements<\/strong>. Questions in the <strong>International Relations<\/strong> section may reference this as part of India\u2019s strategy to attract global clean-energy investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Background_to_Indias_Nuclear_Energy_Sector_Reform\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: Background to India\u2019s Nuclear Energy Sector Reform<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Nuclear_Legislation_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Early Nuclear Legislation in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s nuclear energy journey began with the <strong>Atomic Energy Act of 1962<\/strong>, which established state control over nuclear materials and energy due to national security concerns. This was followed by the <strong>Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010<\/strong>, which clarified liability for compensation in nuclear accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monopoly_and_Slow_Expansion\"><\/span><strong>Monopoly and Slow Expansion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, nuclear power development was strictly under governmental entities like NPCIL and the <strong>Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)<\/strong>. Despite being among the world\u2019s top nuclear reactor operators, India\u2019s nuclear capacity grew slowly due to regulatory, liability, and investment constraints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Agreements_and_Liability_Challenges\"><\/span><strong>Global Agreements and Liability Challenges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India signed civil nuclear agreements, including the <strong>India-US nuclear deal (123 Agreement)<\/strong> in 2008, but <strong>liability issues restricted full commercial participation<\/strong> by foreign firms. These challenges delayed the deployment of advanced technologies and reactor imports, affecting India\u2019s planned capacity expansion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_Reform_and_Vision_for_2047\"><\/span><strong>Need for Reform and Vision for 2047<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With rising energy demands and climate targets, India recognised the need for structural reforms. The SHANTI Bill reflects this need by creating a <strong>modern legal framework<\/strong>, introducing liability clarity, and inviting <strong>private and foreign investment<\/strong> to help achieve <strong>100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CSHANTI_Bill_Opening_Indias_Nuclear_Sector_to_Private_Players%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cSHANTI Bill: Opening India\u2019s Nuclear Sector to Private Players\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Sr. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The Union Cabinet approved the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025 (SHANTI Bill), opening India\u2019s nuclear energy sector to private players. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The Bill repeals and modernises key laws like the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Private companies can participate in nuclear power generation, fuel fabrication, exploration, and equipment manufacturing under licence. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The liability regime has been reformed with insurance caps and clearer definitions to boost investor confidence. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The reform supports India\u2019s goal of achieving <strong>100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047<\/strong>, enhancing energy security and clean power generation. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SHANTI Bill 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1: What is the SHANTI Bill 2025?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The SHANTI Bill (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) is the Atomic Energy Bill approved by the Union Cabinet in 2025 to allow private and foreign participation in India\u2019s civil nuclear sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2: Which laws does the SHANTI Bill replace or modernize?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> It repeals and modernizes the <strong>Atomic Energy Act, 1962<\/strong> and the <strong>Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010<\/strong>, creating a new regulatory framework for nuclear energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3: What activities can private companies engage in under this Bill?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Private entities can participate in <strong>nuclear power generation, fuel fabrication, atomic mineral exploration, and nuclear equipment manufacturing<\/strong>, subject to licensing and regulatory approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4: Does the SHANTI Bill allow foreign investment in India\u2019s nuclear sector?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes, foreign participation is allowed under specified limits and government oversight, particularly in civil nuclear projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5: How does the SHANTI Bill affect nuclear liability?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The Bill introduces <strong>insurance-backed liability caps<\/strong> for operators, providing clarity and investor confidence while maintaining safety and accountability standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6: Why is the SHANTI Bill important for India\u2019s energy goals?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The Bill accelerates India\u2019s path towards <strong>100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047<\/strong>, contributing to energy security, clean power, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7: Which government bodies still control strategic nuclear 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