clean energy transition
India's SHANTI Bill: Transforming Nuclear Energy Sector with Private Participation and 100GW Vision by 2047
Dec 12, 2025 11:16 pm CST
The groundbreaking SHANTI Bill (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) represents India's most significant nuclear energy reform in 60 years. Approved by Prime Minister Modi's cabinet, the legislation ends the government monopoly, enables private sector participation, and establishes a framework to achieve 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen energy security, support climate goals, and create economic opportunities while modernizing the regulatory environment for safe, reliable nuclear power expansion.
Delhi Facing Potential 50°C Temperatures Without Urgent Decarbonization, Warns Former Minister
Nov 04, 2025 08:32 pm CST
Former Union Minister Jayant Sinha warns that Delhi could experience temperatures exceeding 50°C if India fails to pursue aggressive decarbonization. Speaking at an industry event, he emphasized that India's economic development must align with environmental sustainability, highlighting the country's annual 3.5 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and the urgent need for clean energy transition to achieve net zero by 2070.
India Expects To Increase Energy Trade With US: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Sep 24, 2025 01:25 pm CST
India expects to increase its trade with the US in energy products in the years to come, and the country's energy security goals will have a significant element of US involvement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.