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Making the SHANTI Act deliver

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The SHANTI Act aims to open India’s nuclear energy sector to private participation, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and support technological adoption. Its success depends on effective implementation—clear licensing, robust safety standards, defined liability and insurance mechanisms, strong regulation, financial models, and coordination between national and state authorities to ensure investor confidence and safety.

The article was authored by Amit Kapur, Partner and Sugandha Somani Gopal, Partner, and was published in Hindustan Times.

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Amit Kapur Partner

Amit Kapur is a Partner with JSA since 2000. He has anchored the Firm’s Infrastructure practice since 1997 with focus on infrastructure sectors. Having served as Senior Partner of JSA since 01.04.2017, Amit served as the Joint Managing Partner of the Firm between 01.01.2019 and 31.03.2025.

Sugandha Somani Gopal Partner

Sugandha Somani Gopal is a Partner at JSA Advocates & Solicitors with over 15 years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, climate change and ESG matters. She advises clients on regulatory frameworks, transactions, project development, carbon markets, public-private partnerships and sustainable infrastructure projects across India.