New Delhi, July 23 -- The government on Thursday informed Parliament that no private licences have been granted under the SHANTI Act, 2025, as the rules under the legislation are still being drafted and applications from private entities will be considered only after they are notified.

Replying in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said the rules under the SHANTI Act are currently in the drafting stage and will be notified in accordance with due legislative processes.

He said applications for licences from private parties will be taken up only after the notification of the rules.

He said, "Rules under the SHANTI Act are currently in drafting stage and will be notified in accordance with due...