SHANTI Bill spurs private sector to make, run nuclear plants
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Nuclear & new energy technology· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Centre introduced the SHANTI Bill in the Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025, to incentivize private sector participation in nuclear power production by removing the monopoly of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India.
Background
The SHANTI Bill proposes to grant statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and introduces a revised civil liability framework for nuclear damage. It aims to limit operator liability in case of accidents while strengthening safety and security measures.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillSHANTI Bill: Proposed legislation to incentivize private sector participation in nuclear power production.
- BodyAtomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB): Proposed to be granted statutory status under the SHANTI Bill.
- BodyNuclear Power Corporation of India: Currently holds a monopoly that the SHANTI Bill seeks to remove.
- FactThe SHANTI Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of opening the nuclear power sector to private participation in India, balancing the need for energy security with safety and liability concerns.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Balancing private sector operational autonomy with the statutory mandate of the AERB
- Liability trade-offs: Balancing limited operator liability against the need for robust compensation frameworks for nuclear accidents
- Market dynamics: Transitioning from a state-led monopoly to a competitive private-public nuclear energy model
Keywords: Nuclear energy · Private participation · Civil liability · Regulatory framework · Energy security
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