SHANTI Act: India's nuclear energy gets a private boost
India just passed the SHANTI Act, finally letting private companies join the nuclear energy game.
This new law replaces some old rules and means licensed private firms can now build, run, and even decommission nuclear plants—though the government still keeps control over uranium and spent fuel.
Why should you care?
India needs way more clean energy by 2047—about 100 GW of nuclear capacity versus about 8.78 GW today (8,780 MW, as of January 2026), implying an increase of about 11.4x (11x)—and that'll take massive investment.
The SHANTI Act makes it easier for private and foreign investors to get involved by fixing liability issues that used to scare them off.
Plus, with a new empowered regulator and big funding for homegrown small reactors, this could be a major step toward greener power (and more jobs) for your generation.