The government has introduced the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, in Parliament.

The new Bill will replace the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, allowing private participation in India’s nuclear power sector. The SHANTI Bill aims to help India achieve its goal of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. It emphasizes the need for stable, reliable, and clean power through expanded nuclear energy deployment. The Bill also facilitates the involvement of both public and private sectors in harnessing nuclear energy and indigenous resources.

A significant change in the Bill is the removal of the 'right of recourse' provision, which previously allowed nuclear operators to seek compensation from suppliers in case of accidents caused by defective equipment or sub-standard services. “This new legal framework promotes research and innovation in the private sector,” the Bill states.