# Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Type: Technology

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/small-modular-reactors-smrs
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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.
- **2026-03-02**: $2.6B Pact Signed — Cameco and India's DAE finalize the uranium supply agreement and SMR cooperation framework.
- **2026-02-27**: Carney Visit Begins — PM Mark Carney arrives in India for a four-day state visit to reset strategic ties.
- **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.
- **2018-02-20**: Last Bilateral Visit — The last formal bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to India before the 2026 renewal.
- **1974-05-18**: Pokhran-I Test — India conducts its first nuclear test using plutonium from the Canadian-supplied CIRUS reactor, leading to a diplomatic freeze.

## Recent coverage (2 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

### India and Canada Forge $2.6 Billion Nuclear Pact to Reshape Energy Trade
2026-03-03 00:30:08 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

India and Canada have finalized a CAD 2.6 billion uranium supply agreement between Cameco and India’s Department of Atomic Energy, marking a historic pivot in bilateral relations. The deal aims to expand total trade to $70 billion while deepening cooperation on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and critical minerals.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-canada-uranium-nuclear-pact-2026

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