“SHANTI Act: India bets big on nuclear energy”, First Post, April 2, 2026
“Seldom does a piece of legislation receive immediate policy backing and long-term strategic alignment, that too in an extensive and massive way, in India’s experience. But that is exactly what has happened in the case of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act 2025, which was passed by the Indian Parliament on December 18 and received presidential assent on December 20. The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on February 1, reflects this long-term policy direction.
India’s Nuclear Energy Mission, announced in 2025, reflects the country’s solemn commitment to clean and sustainable energy for economic growth, aiming to attain the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2070. With the SHANTI Act and long-term policy vision, India is positioned to play a larger role in the global nuclear power sector. India’s integrated approach aligns with the emerging convergence between AI and nuclear energy.
The SHANTI Act 2025 modernises India’s civil nuclear legal framework. The Act repeals and replaces the Atomic Energy Act 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010…….”
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