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Q7 (CAPF/2026) Science & Technology › New Materials, Energy & Environment-linked Tech

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 allows private sector participation, under a license from the Central Government, to undertake which of the following?
1. Plant operations
2. Power generation
3. Equipment manufacturing
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Explanation

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 (reflecting the policy shift initiated in the Union Budget 2024-25) marks a landmark transition from the state monopoly established by the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. The Act enables private sector participation in the nuclear value chain through a licensing regime overseen by the Central Government. Key provisions include:

  • Plant operations: Private entities are permitted to manage and operate nuclear facilities, with a focus on Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
  • Power generation: It allows private players to generate nuclear energy and sell it to the grid, diversifying the energy mix.
  • Equipment manufacturing: It streamlines and expands the role of private industry in manufacturing specialized reactor components and advanced nuclear technologies.

This reform aims to leverage private investment and innovation to achieve India's net-zero targets and enhance energy security.

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