Nuclear Energy Bill 2025: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (Shanti) 2025.  It is also known as the Nuclear Energy Bill. This bill will allow private companies to enter the nuclear energy sector. Until now, this sector was exclusively under government control, but after the bill is implemented, private sector participation will be permitted. So, let's find out how this bill will benefit students pursuing a career in nuclear science and what impact it will have on jobs.

Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Jitendra Singh, said that this bill allows private companies to enter the nuclear energy industry, which was previously reserved for government enterprises. Singh said that it provides a practical civil liability regime for nuclear damage and grants statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Where is Nuclear Science studied in India?
Institutions in India that offer studies in nuclear science include the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (Kolkata), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (Mumbai), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (Mumbai), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (Kalpakkam), Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), IITs, and NISER, which are known for both research and training.

Courses offered in Nuclear Science:
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre offers MSc and MTech courses in Nuclear Science/Nuclear Engineering. IIT Bombay offers Energy Science/Nuclear Engineering, IIT Madras offers Nuclear Engineering, IIT Kanpur offers Nuclear Engineering, and IIT Kharagpur offers Nuclear Science and Engineering.

How will the Nuclear Energy Bill benefit students?
With the entry of private companies into the nuclear energy sector due to the Shanti Bill, research and development will be promoted. According to media reports, several private institutions may also open for nuclear science studies in the future, which will provide more opportunities for students pursuing a career in this sector. The involvement of private companies in the nuclear energy sector will also open up new employment opportunities, which are currently limited to government companies.

Increased Research
The new bill will boost research in the nuclear energy sector, potentially leading to the introduction of several new courses in this field. Skill-based courses may also be launched, which will rapidly increase job prospects in this sector.

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