India Opens Nuclear Energy Sector to Private Operators with Limited Liability
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Policy Shift | Indian government plans to allow private sector operators in the nuclear energy sector. |
| Liability Limitation | Proposes to limit liability for private operators to attract investments and partnerships. |
| Legal Adjustments | Possible amendments to the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 (CLND Act). |
| Private Participation | First-time allowance for private companies to operate nuclear power plants in India. |
| U.S. Involvement | U.S. permits its firms to manufacture nuclear equipment and perform design work in India. |
| Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal | Reflects deepening Indo-U.S. civil nuclear cooperation since the 2008 agreement. |
| Energy Security | Aims to enhance energy security by boosting clean and base-load energy. |
| Nuclear Capacity Goal | India targets increasing nuclear power capacity to 22 GW by 2031. |
| Current Nuclear Scenario | India has 22 operational nuclear reactors, all state-owned by NPCIL. |
| Electricity Contribution | Nuclear power contributes around 3% of India's electricity mix. |