Author: Dr DK Aswal

The Union Budget 2025 has introduced a transformative policy shift in India’s nuclear energy sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to open nuclear power generation to private investment, signalling a major step towards strengthening India’s energy security and sustainability. This move aligns with India’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 and reflects the growing recognition of nuclear energy as a crucial component of the country’s clean energy transition. KEY ANNOUNCEMENTSA major highlight of this year’s budget is the proposal to develop Bharat Small Reactors, an initiative centered on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). These advanced reactors, designed…