India’s Parliament has approved new legislation to allow private companies into the civil nuclear power sector. The decision was taken in New Delhi on December 18, 2025, to accelerate clean energy growth and meet rising power needs. The move marks a major policy shift from state control, even as opposition parties warn about safety and liability risks.

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•  Parliament passed the nuclear reform bill in both houses this week
•  Law opens civil nuclear power sector to private companies
•  Government says move will boost clean energy expansion
•  Aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, mainly coal
•  Bill awaits presidential assent, seen as a formality
•  India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047
•  Supports small modular reactors and new technologies
•  Opposition warns of diluted safety and liability safeguards
• Critics fear long-term health and radiation risks Government insists core safety and regulatory norms remain strong