NPCIL

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Regulatory Framework

    Expected release of specific licensing guidelines for private nuclear operators.

  2. Ministerial Announcement

    Jitendra Singh details the act's role in empowering small players in the nuclear sector.

  3. Shanti Act Drafted

    The government drafts the Shanti Act focusing on social and technological integration.

  4. Policy Proposal

    Initial discussions on amending the Atomic Energy Act to allow private participation.

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India’s Shanti Act Democratizes Nuclear Energy for Small-Scale Players

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced that the Shanti Act will fundamentally restructure India's nuclear energy landscape by allowing smaller enterprises to compete alongside major industrial houses. This legislative shift aims to accelerate nuclear capacity expansion through private investment and the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

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