SHANTI Act: What is still under Centre’s control in India’s ‘open’ nuclear sector?
The article raises concerns about potential abuse of power and lack of oversight in the nuclear sector.
The Indian government passed the SHANTI Act, 2025, which allows private companies to participate in the country's nuclear sector. The Act replaces two existing laws and grants private entities a single license to build, operate, or decommission nuclear power plants, fabricate nuclear fuel, and engage in other related activities. However, critics argue that this move will lead to increased transparency issues, as the government has granted blanket exemptions from Right to Information (RTI) for information related to nuclear facilities and operations. Concerns have also been raised about the potential for radioactive contamination of groundwater and the difficulty of decommissioning nuclear plants after accidents.
21 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
Congress members allege that the SHANTI Bill, designed to allow private nuclear participation, benefits U.S. interests and the Adani Group, potentially undermining existing nuclear liability laws.
27 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
The newly passed SHANTI Act, 2025, has ignited controversy over its liability provisions for nuclear accidents, with critics highlighting weaknesses in the Act's provisions.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Indian government passed the SHANTI Act, 2025, granting private companies broad participation in the country's nuclear sector, but raising concerns about transparency and safety.
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