The Central Electricity Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Power, Department of Atomic Energy, and NTPC Limited, convened a high-level workshop at the Scope Convention Centre to deliberate on the operationalization of the SHANTI Act, 2025, a key legislative framework aimed at scaling India’s nuclear power capacity to 100 GW.
The workshop brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders, and technical experts to discuss the strategic, financial, and regulatory pathways required to accelerate nuclear energy deployment and support India’s long-term energy security and net-zero commitments.
During the session, Seema Jain emphasized the need for robust financial preparedness, risk-sharing mechanisms, and institutional frameworks to enable large-scale nuclear investments, while also highlighting the importance of global technology partnerships and innovative financing models.
Ghanshyam Prasad underlined the critical role of nuclear power in delivering reliable, round-the-clock clean energy and stressed the importance of ensuring long-term fuel security through diversified sourcing and procurement strategies.
Gurdeep Singh highlighted the growing relevance of nuclear energy in India’s power mix and called for accelerated preparatory activities, including land identification and site assessments, to fast-track new project development. He also noted that the SHANTI Act enables private sector participation, opening new avenues for industry involvement in nuclear power generation.
The workshop also featured detailed technical and policy discussions on key themes, including regulatory alignment under the SHANTI Act, project de-risking strategies, technology access and deployment, supply chain localization, cost competitiveness, and innovative financing structures.
Special focus was placed on emerging technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs), which are expected to play a significant role in future nuclear capacity expansion due to their flexibility and faster deployment potential.
More than 150 delegates, including representatives from 19 states, central ministries, regulatory bodies, public and private sector developers, academic institutions, and industry associations, participated in the discussions, reflecting a broad-based, multi-stakeholder approach to advancing India’s nuclear energy ambitions.
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