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Background
Overview
Crucial for the governance of critical infrastructure, has national security implications, impacts international technology transfer and 'Make in India' considerations, and addresses regulatory challenges in emerging nuclear technologies.
India's nuclear energy sector is governed by a robust regulatory framework, including the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). Recent draft rules under the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act aim to streamline and ensure the safety and strategic alignment of nuclear technology acquisition.