The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 allows private sector participation, under a license from the Central Government, to undertake which of the following?
- 1Plant operations
- 2Power generation
- 3Equipment manufacturing
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D3 only
Explanation
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 opened India's tightly state-controlled nuclear sector to private participation under a licence from the Central Government. It permits private players to undertake plant operations, power generation and equipment manufacturing — all three activities listed. The Act marks a break from the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 regime, under which only government companies could operate nuclear power plants. Hence 1, 2 and 3 are all covered.