New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (Shanti) Bill, 2025, to open up nuclear power generation to private players.

The bill proposes to permit any company or joint venture to construct, own, operate, or decommission a nuclear power plant or reactor within the country. Currently, only government-owned companies are permitted to do so.

In a major move, the bill also proposes to exclude suppliers of components and fuel from liability in the event of damages caused.

The legislation comes in the backdrop of the government's target to boost investments in the nuclear power sector, helping the country achieve its ambitious goal of 100 gigawat...