GS-III
High PrioritySHANTI Bill – Nuclear Sector Reforms
#Energy#Nuclear Technology#Legislative Reforms
Last updated: 18 December 2025
Core Update
The SHANTI Bill has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, marking a major reform in India's nuclear and clean-energy technology landscape.
What is the SHANTI Bill?
The SHANTI Bill is a legislative reform aimed at enabling safe nuclear applications to support clean energy, advanced technology use, and green manufacturing.
Key Features
- Passed by both Houses of Parliament
- Focuses on:
- Safe use of nuclear technology
- Clean energy transition
- Enabling green manufacturing
- Supporting advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence
Why it Matters
- Opens opportunities for private sector participation
- Supports India's clean-energy and technology ecosystem
- Positions nuclear energy as a pillar of sustainable growth
UPSC Relevance
- GS-III: Energy security, clean energy transition, science & technology policy
Prelims Trap Alert
⚠️ SHANTI Bill is not an energy subsidy scheme. It is a legislative reform, not a mission or programme.
CivisPrime Tip
💡 Revise only the purpose, sectoral focus, and legislative nature of the Bill.
🧠
Quick Recall
3 cardsSHANTI Bill: Legislative status?
Passed by both Houses of Parliament – it's a LAW, not a scheme or mission
SHANTI Bill main purpose?
Enable safe nuclear applications for clean energy, green manufacturing, and advanced tech like AI
SHANTI Bill impact on private sector?
Opens opportunities for private sector participation in nuclear technology
Practice Session
Solve MCQs on UPSC Prelims Current Affairs: 10 Jan 2026
Solve Now
Up Next: Intelligence Report
My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP)
📑 GS-II⏱️ 3 min read
→