SHANTI Bill Revolutionizes India's Nuclear Energy Sector

India's Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill to boost nuclear energy, aiming for 100 GW by 2047. The bill allows private sector involvement in the civil nuclear field. Despite opposition's concerns about liability provisions, Minister Jitendra Singh calls it a pivotal move in India's clean energy strategy.

The Lok Sabha has passed the SHANTI Bill, a significant step towards expanding India's nuclear energy capabilities. This legislation is aimed at achieving a target of 100 GW of atomic energy generation by the year 2047.

Introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, the bill is seen as a 'milestone legislation' and is expected to open the civil nuclear sector to private participation. This development comes amid a walkout by opposition members during the voice vote.

While the government views this as crucial for India's role in the global clean energy movement, concerns have been raised about its impact on the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, particularly in relation to supplier liability.

(With inputs from agencies.)