Goyal: SHANTI Bill to make nuclear power backbone for data centers, 24x7 electricity

• The proposed SHANTI Bill aims to position nuclear power as the backbone for data centers and 24x7 electricity in India.
• Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated the bill will facilitate small modular reactor (SMR) expansion and public-private partnerships in the nuclear sector.
• The SHANTI Bill, also known as the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, was approved by the Union Cabinet and will be introduced in Parliament.
• Nuclear energy is considered a stable, clean source that, combined with renewables, will help achieve continuous power supply.

Why It Matters: India's SHANTI Bill aims for stable, 24/7 clean power, critical for national development.