Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Regulatory Framework
Expected release of specific licensing guidelines for private nuclear operators.
Ministerial Announcement
Jitendra Singh details the act's role in empowering small players in the nuclear sector.
Shanti Act Unveiled
Minister Jitendra Singh announces the new framework for private and small-scale players.
Shanti Act Drafted
The government drafts the Shanti Act focusing on social and technological integration.
Policy Proposal
Initial discussions on amending the Atomic Energy Act to allow private participation.
Policy Shift
Indian government begins formal consultations on private nuclear investment.
CLND Act
Introduced civil liability for nuclear damage, creating hurdles for private suppliers.
Atomic Energy Act
Established state monopoly over nuclear power and minerals.
India has enacted the landmark Shanti Act to privatize its nuclear energy sector, specifically targeting the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The legislation lowers liability caps and creates a regulatory framework for startups and entrepreneurs to provide 24/7 green power to AI and data centers.
The Shanti Act marks a historic shift in India's energy policy by opening the nuclear sector to private enterprises and small-scale entrepreneurs. Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted new liability caps and FDI provisions designed to fuel 24/7 green power for the AI and data center industries.
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).
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has unveiled the Shanti Act, a landmark legislative framework designed to decentralize India's nuclear energy sector. The Act marks a historic shift by allowing private enterprises and small-scale technology firms to participate in nuclear power generation and supply chain development.