Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passing of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill in both houses. He termed it a “transformational moment for our technology landscape.”
Taking to X, PM Modi said, “The passing of the SHANTI Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a transformational moment for our technology landscape. My gratitude to MPs who have supported its passage.”
He further said, “From safely powering AI to enabling green manufacturing, it delivers a decisive boost to a clean-energy future for the country and the world. It also opens numerous opportunities for the private sector and our youth. This is the ideal time to invest, innovate and build in India!”
The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The legislation seeks to open the tightly-controlled civil nuclear sector for private participation.
