Modi government to introduce Atomic Energy Bill 2025

India Dec 11, 2025

India is about to shake up its nuclear energy game: the Modi government plans to let private companies invest in nuclear power for the first time since 1962.
The new Atomic Energy Bill, set for Parliament soon, focuses on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and aims to boost nuclear capacity from 8GW today to a massive 100GW by 2047.

Why does it matter?

This move could be a game changer for India's clean energy future.
With an estimated ₹15-19 lakh crore ($214 billion) needed for expansion, private investment is key—though the government will still run and license reactors for safety.
The bill also updates rules to attract investors, all while helping India cut fossil fuels and get closer to its net-zero emissions goal by 2070.