SHANTI Act push: Atomic Energy Commission clears FDI policy, sends it for inter-ministerial consultation
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's Atomic Energy Commission has approved a Foreign Direct Investment policy for the nuclear power sector, now undergoing inter-ministerial consultation. The move aims to attract private participation and innovative financing to achieve 100 gigawatt nuclear capacity by 2047, requiring ₹20 lakh crore investment. India plans indigenizing Light Water Reactor technology globally.
Key Entities
Atomic Energy CommissionDepartment of Atomic EnergySHANTI ActForeign Direct Investment100 GW nuclear capacity 2047Seema JainLight Water Reactor technology