How does the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, affect the involvement of private sector in India's nuclear industry?
- A. Enables limited private participation under regulatory oversight ✓
- B. Authorises private firms to control all strategic nuclear assets for modernisation
- C. Strictly maintains Government monopoly without exceptions
- D. Permits private companies to independently undertake the full nuclear fuel-cycle, including enrichment, reprocessing, and waste management
Correct Answer: A. Enables limited private participation under regulatory oversight
Explanation
The SHANTI Bill 2025 permits limited private sector participation in the nuclear industry under strict regulatory oversight to boost nuclear energy capacity.