SHANTI Bill: India's 'First-Line Nation' Moment in Nuclear Energy, Says Jitendra Singh

• Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduced the SHANTI Bill in Rajya Sabha, already passed by Lok Sabha.
• The bill aims to open India's civil nuclear sector to private participation, with strict safeguards in place.
• Singh declared India a 'first-line nation' in global energy, no longer following others, and a reliable 24x7 power source.
• Nuclear power capacity grew from 4.7 GW in 2014 to 8.9 GW; target is 10% of power generation by 2047.
• Atomic energy budget significantly increased, and the regulatory board will gain statutory status under the bill.

Why It Matters: SHANTI Bill opens India's nuclear sector to private players, boosting energy security and global leadership.