{"id":61566,"date":"2025-12-13T18:38:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T13:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=61566"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:00:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:30:09","slug":"cabinet-approves-shanti-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/13-12-2025\/cabinet-approves-shanti-bill","title":{"rendered":"Cabinet Approves SHANTI Bill\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Cabinet has approved the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, titled SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing of Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bill seeks to create a <strong>unified and modern legal framework<\/strong> for India\u2019s nuclear sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditionally, nuclear power plants in India have been owned and operated only by state-owned <strong>Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL)<\/strong> and its fully-owned subsidiary <strong>Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam (BHAVINI).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To allow private sector participation government has to amend key legislations;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atomic Energy Act, 1962<\/strong>, a framework for nuclear energy development and regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010,<\/strong> ensuring compensation mechanisms for nuclear incidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Provisions of the Bill<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Partial Opening of the Nuclear Value Chain: <\/strong>The Bill allows private and global companies to participate in atomic mineral exploration, nuclear fuel fabrication and manufacturing of nuclear equipment and components.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Core and strategic areas such as<strong> reactor operation and weapons-related activities<\/strong> will continue to remain under government control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revamp of the Nuclear Liability Regime: <\/strong>The Bill proposes a redesigned liability framework to address long-standing investor concerns by;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearly defining liability responsibilities<\/strong> among operators, suppliers, and the government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Introducing insurance-backed liability<\/strong> caps to limit financial uncertainty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Providing government support<\/strong> beyond a fixed liability threshold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nuclear Safety Authority:<\/strong> The legislation proposes the establishment of an independent nuclear safety authority.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This body will strengthen regulatory oversight, separate safety regulation from promotional roles, and enhance credibility and transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated Nuclear Tribunal<\/strong>: It calls for a dedicated tribunal to handle nuclear-related disputes, intended to streamline resolution and enhance transparency in the sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic Rationale Behind the Reform<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India has set an ambitious target<\/strong> of <strong>100 GW<\/strong> of nuclear power capacity by <strong>2047. <\/strong>Achieving this goal requires <strong>large-scale capital infusion, advanced reactor technologies and Faster project execution.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy Transition: <\/strong>Nuclear power provides clean, reliable baseload energy, complementing intermittent renewables.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It supports India\u2019s commitments under climate agreements by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhancing Energy Security:<\/strong> Diversifying energy sources through nuclear power reduces vulnerability to fuel imports and geopolitical shocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"aeaba0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-61567\" style=\"--dominant-color: #aeaba0; aspect-ratio:1.8319362093641383;width:524px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Way Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clear Regulatory Framework: <\/strong>Establish a robust regulatory environment to ensure safety, compliance, and transparency, addressing concerns about accountability and national security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs):<\/strong> Promote partnerships where the government maintains oversight, while private players handle operations, innovation, and investment, ensuring a balance of interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gradual Implementation:<\/strong> Start with pilot projects and small-scale initiatives to test private sector involvement, ensuring risk management before large-scale implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/cabinet-nod-for-bill-seeking-to-open-up-civil-nuclear-sector-for-private-participation\/article70388917.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Context<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Union Cabinet has approved the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, titled SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing of Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Bill seeks to create a unified and modern legal framework for India\u2019s nuclear sector.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>About<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Traditionally, nuclear power plants in India have been owned and operated only by state-owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and its fully-owned subsidiary Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam (BHAVINI).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">To allow private sector participation government has to amend key legislations;<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Atomic Energy Act, 1962, a framework for nuclear energy development and regulation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, ensuring compensation mechanisms for nuclear incidents.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/13-12-2025\/cabinet-approves-shanti-bill\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61566"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61566\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61571,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61566\/revisions\/61571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61566"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}