The government is planning to change the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act to bring in private investors for nuclear energy. On December 1, 2025, Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik, told the Rajya Sabha that major steps are underway to expand India's nuclear power. India targets 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. A Nuclear Energy Mission with ₹20,000 crore is launched to build at least five Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033, focusing on advanced technology. Currently, the Atomic Energy Act does not allow private or state government participation in nuclear projects. The Civil Liability Act ensures quick compensation for nuclear accident victims under a no-fault system. A committee set up by the Ministry of Power recommended these law changes to meet challenges linked to the 2047 goal. The amendments are expected to attract private funding and speed up project approvals. This move aims to diversify India's energy sources and strengthen the nuclear sector.