India SHANTI Bill Opens Nuclear Sector
Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported Dec 15, 2025 · Last updated Dec 17, 2025
The SHANTI Bill is expected to significantly boost India's nuclear power capacity by attracting private and foreign investment, aligning with India's climate commitments and creating new opportunities in the energy sector. The removal of supplier liability concerns and the establishment of a clear liability regime are likely to increase confidence among international vendors and domestic private companies, leading to increased capital expenditure in nuclear infrastructure.
India's government introduced the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, in the India — Lok Sabha, marking a significant reform in the nation's civil nuclear policy. The bill aims to dismantle the state's monopoly on nuclear power, allowing Indian private companies to build, own, operate, and decommission nuclear power plants. It proposes to repeal the Atomic Energy Act 1962, and the The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, which were cited as barriers to investment. Key provisions include limiting liability for nuclear incidents to plant operators, exempting equipment suppliers, and capping liability at 300 million Special Drawing Rights. The bill also mandates insurance for operators and establishes a Nuclear Liability Fund. These changes are designed to help India achieve its target of 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070, while also strengthening the India — Atomic Energy Regulatory Board's statutory status.
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