The Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill on December 17 after a heated debate that saw opposition MPs walk out demanding referral to a JPC or Standing Committee. The Rajya Sabha passed it on December 18, and President Droupadi Murmu granted assent on December 20. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) now has statutory status for the first time since its formation in 1983. Private companies can participate in nuclear power generation, equipment manufacturing, and enrichment of uranium-235 up to a threshold value set by the government. India aims to reach 22 GW nuclear capacity by 2032, 47 GW by 2037, and 100 GW by 2047.
SHANTI Bill Passed by Lok Sabha; AERB Gets Statutory Status
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Lok Sabha passed SHANTI Bill giving AERB statutory status; allows private participation in nuclear sector; Presidential assent on Dec 20.
Key facts
- Lok Sabha passed SHANTI Bill on December 17 after heated debate; Rajya Sabha passed it on December 18; President granted assent on December 20
- AERB now has statutory status for the first time since its formation in 1983
- Private companies can participate in nuclear power generation, equipment manufacturing, and enrichment of uranium-235 up to a threshold value
- India aims to reach 22 GW nuclear capacity by 2032, 47 GW by 2037, and 100 GW by 2047
- Opposition demanded referral to JPC or Standing Committee and walked out
PYQPrelims/PYQ angle
- RAS 2024 Futuristic roadmap for nuclear energy — Union Budget 2025-26 — Both track India's nuclear-energy policy trajectory; the SHANTI Act operationalises the Budget's private-participation roadmap.
Mains angle
Q: Discuss the SHANTI Bill's reform of India's nuclear sector and its implications for AERB and private participation, targeting 100 GW by 2047.
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The Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill on December 17 after opposition walkouts demanding JPC referral; the Rajya Sabha cleared it on December 18 and President Droupadi Murmu assented on December 20. AERB gains statutory status since its 1983 formation, and private entities may enrich uranium-235, targeting 100 GW by 2047.
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Under the SHANTI Bill, private companies can participate in enrichment of which nuclear material up to a threshold value set by the government?
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Under the SHANTI Bill, private companies can participate in enrichment of uranium-235 up to a threshold value set by the government. Private entities can also participate in nuclear fuel fabrication including conversion and refining.
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Frequently asked questions
When did the SHANTI Bill pass Parliament and receive assent?
The Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill on December 17, the Rajya Sabha passed it on December 18, and President Droupadi Murmu granted assent on December 20.
What happened to AERB under the SHANTI Bill?
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board now has statutory status for the first time since its formation in 1983.
What can private companies do in the nuclear sector under the bill?
Private companies can participate in nuclear power generation, equipment manufacturing, and enrichment of uranium-235 up to a threshold value set by the government.
What nuclear capacity targets does India aim to reach?
India aims to reach 22 GW nuclear capacity by 2032, 47 GW by 2037, and 100 GW by 2047.
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