# Shanti Act

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4 (projected)**: Regulatory Framework — Expected release of specific licensing guidelines for private nuclear operators.
- **2026-03-17**: Ministerial Announcement — Jitendra Singh details the act's role in empowering small players in the nuclear sector.
- **2025-08-22**: Shanti Act Drafted — The government drafts the Shanti Act focusing on social and technological integration.
- **2024-11-10**: Policy Proposal — Initial discussions on amending the Atomic Energy Act to allow private participation.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India’s Shanti Act Democratizes Nuclear Energy for Small-Scale Players
2026-03-17 19:09:39 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced that the Shanti Act will fundamentally restructure India's nuclear energy landscape by allowing smaller enterprises to compete alongside major industrial houses. This legislative shift aims to accelerate nuclear capacity expansion through private investment and the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/shanti-act-india-nuclear-energy-small-players

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