Parliament Clears Entry of Private Firms into India’s Nuclear Power Sector
New Delhi, Dec 18, 2025 — India’s Parliament has approved a historic legislative move to open the civil nuclear power sector to private firms, marking a major shift in the country’s clean energy strategy. The decision aims to accelerate nuclear capacity expansion, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and attract long-term investment into a capital-intensive sector.
Until now, nuclear power generation in India was dominated by state-run entities, limiting the pace of expansion despite rising energy demand. The new framework allows private companies to participate in construction, operation, and financing of nuclear projects under strict regulatory and safety oversight.
Government officials say the reform is critical for meeting India’s climate commitments and ensuring stable baseload power as renewable energy scales up. Nuclear energy is being positioned as a key pillar alongside solar, wind, and hydro to support industrial growth and grid stability.
The move is also expected to unlock advanced technologies, improve project execution, and reduce cost overruns through private-sector efficiency. Analysts note that global interest in nuclear energy is rising as countries seek reliable low-carbon alternatives.
As India’s power demand surges, opening the nuclear sector to private firms signals a long-term bet on clean, secure, and self-reliant energy infrastructure.
