India's SHANTI Act opens private nuclear but lacks supplier liability
India's new SHANTI Act, which opens up nuclear energy to private companies, is under the microscope.
A parliamentary committee says there are serious loopholes, especially since the law does not make suppliers responsible for problems with their equipment, unlike older rules.
Parliamentary committee urges audits, waste policy
The panel suggests regular third-party audits of reactor suppliers and wants inspection results shared publicly (unless it is sensitive information).
They are also pushing for a solid radioactive waste policy before any private company gets a license, so waste is handled safely and not just on the fly.
The big picture: India hopes this law will help boost nuclear power from 6% to 20% of its energy mix; the source does not specify a target year, but these fixes are seen as key for safety and trust.