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India's Bold Energy Shift: How the SHANTI Bill Charts a Clean Future

India has taken a major step in its energy policy with the passing of the SHANTI Bill. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi calls it a decisive shift that will strengthen the country's energy security. The bill allows for private sector involvement in nuclear power to help meet ambitious clean energy goals. It's designed to power future industries and reinforce India's position on the global stage.

Key Points: Pralhad Joshi on SHANTI Bill for India's Clean Energy Goals

  • The bill creates a unified regulatory framework for the nuclear sector, enabling private participation
  • It aims to support a national goal of 100 GW nuclear capacity by the year 2047
  • The legislation ensures reliable clean power for energy-intensive industries like AI and manufacturing
  • It consolidates older atomic energy laws and grants statutory status to the regulatory board
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India charts bold clean energy course with SHANTI Bill: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the SHANTI Bill as a game-changer, enabling private investment in nuclear power to meet India's 2047 clean energy targets.

"India charts a bold clean-energy course with the SHANTI Bill, signalling a decisive shift in the nation's energy and technology landscape. - Pralhad Joshi"

New Delhi, Dec 19

India has moved towards a bold and decisive path into the clean-energy sector with the passing of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India bill (SHANTI Bill) in both houses of the Parliament, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said on Friday.

The minister said the move signals a decisive shift in the nation's energy and technology landscape.

"India charts a bold clean-energy course with the SHANTI Bill, signalling a decisive shift in the nation's energy and technology landscape," Joshi said on X social media platform.

"By introducing a unified, modern regulatory framework and enabling private participation in nuclear power, the Bill strengthens long-term energy resilience and energy security," he added.

Hailing the bill as a game-changer for various industries, the minister said that the bill ensures reliable, clean power for energy-intensive and future-ready industries, supports advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies like AI and accelerates clean energy deployment -- unlocking new opportunities for industry, investment and a skilled workforce while reinforcing India's sustainable growth and global competitiveness.

SHANTI Bill, 2025, passed by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, aims to achieve self-reliance in the nuclear sector and meet India's 2047 clean energy goals.

The proposed law aims to create an enabling ecosystem for clean, reliable energy, while also upholding the long-standing commitment to the peaceful use of atomic energy.

It is also a reflection of India's commitment to global best practices in nuclear governance.

The Bill enables responsible private and joint venture participation to bridge resource constraints, shorten gestation periods, and support the national goal of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047, without compromising national security or public interest.

The Bill consolidates and rationalises provisions from the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act, and now accords statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, making it part of the parent legislation.

The Bill opens up the nuclear sector to privatisation, a move aimed at achieving self-reliance and meeting India's 2047 clean energy goals. It comes after the privatisation of the space sector, which saw significant growth.

The new Bill will involve private partners under defined conditions for the exploration activities. The uranium mining beyond specified thresholds will continue to remain exclusively with the government.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the intent for clean energy is good, I have concerns about private players in nuclear power. Safety and accountability must be paramount. The government must ensure the AERB has real teeth and is not just a statutory body on paper.
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Rohit P
Finally! A unified framework was long overdue. The old acts were from a different era. This modernisation is crucial for attracting investment and tech. Hoping this accelerates our journey towards energy independence. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable sector, this is exciting. Nuclear provides the stable baseload power that solar and wind can't. Combining all clean sources is the only way to meet those 2047 goals. Smart move by India.
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Karthik V
The bill talks about a skilled workforce. This is key. We need massive investment in training engineers and technicians. IITs and NITs should start specialised courses now to build domestic expertise. Don't want to rely on foreign talent forever.
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Michael C
Good to see India taking a lead on this. The global nuclear industry has been stagnant. If India can create a safe, efficient, and profitable model with private participation, it could set a benchmark for the world. Watching with interest.
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Neha E

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