The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India (Shanti) Act of 2025 is a watershed moment in making nuclear power part of our decarbonization strategy. It paves the way to achieve a target of 100GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047 by removing hurdles that constrained investment and kept the sector technologically insular. How much the move helps will depend on how well the Act is implemented, from framing and enforcing effective rules through capable and empowered institutions to the balance achieved between the sector’s growth and concerns of safety and environmental protection.
The article, authored by Amit Kapur, Partner, and Sugandha Somani, Partner, was published in Mint (Print).
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Sugandha Somani Gopal is a Partner at JSA Advocates & Solicitors with over 15 years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, climate change and ESG matters. She advises clients on regulatory frameworks, transactions, project development, carbon markets, public-private partnerships and sustainable infrastructure projects across India.