New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- One of the most significant policy moves of 2025 was the passage of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, which overhauled India's long-standing nuclear governance framework.

For the first time, the law opens the nuclear value chain - including power generation, equipment manufacturing and fuel-cycle services - to private players, while easing liability provisions that had deterred foreign suppliers and investors.

On paper, the reform strengthens India's clean energy push at a time when large-scale private capital is essential to fund capital-intensive nuclear power projects. Its success, however, will hinge on building public acceptance, ensuring regulato...