NEW DELHI, December 20 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday highlighted the transformative potential of the SHANTI Bill in reshaping India’s energy and technology landscape.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 represents a major milestone built on the principles of nuclear safety, sustainability, and innovation. In a post on X, he said the legislation strengthens India’s clean-energy transition by powering artificial intelligence, green manufacturing, and energy sovereignty, while creating new opportunities for industry, startups, and youth.
A series of images shared by the MEA further underlined that the SHANTI Bill promotes greater international cooperation by reinforcing India’s commitment to global best practices and international obligations, while opening avenues for reactor development through collaboration with global partners.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the passage of the SHANTI Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a transformational moment for India’s technology landscape and provides a decisive boost to the country’s clean-energy future.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to Members of Parliament for supporting the legislation, noting that the bill enables the safe powering of AI, advances green manufacturing, and opens significant opportunities for the private sector and young innovators. He said the legislation signals an ideal time to invest, innovate, and build in India.
Parliament passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 on Thursday, with the Rajya Sabha approving it a day after its passage in the Lok Sabha.
Responding to the debate, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh sought to allay concerns raised by opposition members, asserting that safety provisions have not been diluted in the new framework.
The bill seeks to repeal the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010. Singh said the legislation is aligned with the objective of increasing the share of nuclear power in India’s overall energy mix, facilitating innovation in atomic science and technology, expanding applications beyond power generation, and continuing to uphold India’s commitments to safety, security, safeguards, and nuclear liability.
India has set an ambitious goal of achieving energy independence, with a roadmap to decarbonise the economy by 2070 and to reach 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047. The bill aims to leverage domestic nuclear energy to contribute to the global nuclear energy ecosystem.
Opposition members had strongly demanded that the bill be referred to a standing or select committee, citing its wide-ranging implications and long-term impact. They alleged dilution of liability provisions and questioned whether external pressure influenced the legislation. Amendments moved by opposition members were, however, rejected.
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