India Sets Ambitious 100 GW Nuclear Power Target by Mid-Century via SHANTI Bill 2025
India has set a target to achieve 100 GW of nuclear installed capacity by 2050 to meet its decarbonization goals. The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, consolidates existing laws like the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. The Bill aims to streamline regulation and promote indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). Nuclear energy is viewed as essential for providing 'baseload' power, which intermittent sources like solar and wind cannot provide. The strategy includes indigenous technology for the entire nuclear fuel cycle.
Key Points
- The SHANTI Bill 2025 consolidates the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.
- India aims for 100 GW of nuclear capacity by mid-century to achieve a high Human Development Index (HDI).
- Nuclear power provides necessary baseload capacity that is not dependent on weather or time of day.
- The Bill places the primary responsibility for safety and security on the licensee of the nuclear facility.
Exam Facts
- The target for nuclear power is 100 GW by mid-century (2050).
- The SHANTI Bill 2025 replaces the existing Atomic Energy Regulatory Board with a new statutory framework.
- India currently operates several 700 MW indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
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