New Delhi, March 17 -- India's move to open up its nuclear energy sector under the Shanti Act is aimed at creating opportunities not only for big houses but also for small players and potential entrepreneurs while integrating economic growth with clean energy, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.

"This has opened opportunities for all sections -- not only established players, but also small players and potential entrepreneurs," Singh said while addressing 10th Sustainable Business Futures Summit 2026 held by the FICCI in the national capital, adding, "even young boys and girls can come together, form a group, raise money and set up small reactors."

Addressing a sustainability event organised...