SHANTI Bill: India opens doors to private nuclear power
India just passed the SHANTI Bill, a major update to its nuclear laws.
For the first time, private Indian companies can build and run nuclear power plants—something only government agencies could do before.
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board now has official legal status, and old laws from 1962 and 2010 are being replaced.
Why should you care?
This move is all about boosting clean energy—India wants 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
The bill also backs AI and green manufacturing growth.
But there's debate: critics say liability limits for accidents are too low and suppliers aren't held accountable enough, calling for more review.
Still, ending the government's monopoly could mean faster innovation, more jobs, and bigger opportunities for young engineers and entrepreneurs in the energy sector.