India's SHANTI Act Opens Nuclear Energy to Private Sector

India's Department of Atomic Energy announced the passage of the SHANTI Act, 2025, which allows private sector participation in the nuclear energy sector. The Act not only promotes nuclear power generation but also aligns civil liability for nuclear damage with international regimes, introducing a graded approach for compensation. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is tasked with overseeing safety standards and incident reporting, ensuring high levels of nuclear safety.

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