Lok Sabha Passes SHANTI Bill 2025 to Allow Private Participation in Nuclear Energy Sector
The Lok Sabha has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. This landmark legislation aims to incentivize private sector participation, both domestic and foreign, in nuclear power production. It repeals existing restrictive legislation to open up the civil nuclear sector. Key provisions include enabling private companies to run nuclear plants, limiting operator liability to plant capacity, and ensuring the government retains control over nuclear waste management. The Bill also removes clauses holding equipment suppliers responsible for failures, a move that has faced significant opposition from several political parties.
Key Points
- The SHANTI Bill allows private and foreign companies to participate in India's civil nuclear energy production.
- It shifts the responsibility of managing nuclear plants to the 'operator' of the facility.
- Operator liability is now limited to the specific capacity of the nuclear plants rather than unlimited.
- The Union government will maintain exclusive control over the management and disposal of nuclear waste.
- The Bill removes a clause that previously held equipment suppliers responsible for technical failures.
Exam Facts
- Bill Name: Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025.
- The Bill amends provisions of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.
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