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  • The SHANTI Act, 2025: A New Era for India’s Nuclear Energy

    The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, represents the most significant overhaul of India’s nuclear governance framework since Independence. By repealing: The SHANTI Act establishes a modern and consolidated legal framework aimed at expanding India’s nuclear energy capacity to 100 GW by 2047. The legislation reflects India’s broader…

  • DAE vs Power Ministry: Conflict Over Civil Nuclear Projects Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: DAE, Nuclear Energy, AERB, SHANTI ActMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Governance, Energy Security, Nuclear Policy Why in News? A disagreement has emerged between the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and the Power Ministry over who should supervise civil nuclear projects, especially after allowing private sector participation…

  • India-US Nuclear Cooperation: SHANTI Act & New Energy Partnerships Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Nuclear energy, PHWR, SMRMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — International Relations, Energy Security Why in News? A high-level US delegation is visiting India to explore new nuclear energy partnerships, following India’s recent reforms through the SHANTI Act. What is the SHANTI Act? ➤ Full form:Sustainable Harnessing of…