Dr Jitendra Singh interacts with journalists at Media Round Table
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today said that India is at a decisive inflection point in its nuclear energy programme, with reforms aimed at strengthening energy security while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Interacting with journalists at a Media Round Table, on a wide range of issues covering Nuclear Energy, Space, science, technology and public policy, the Minister said the government is in the process of framing detailed rules under the recently enacted nuclear legislation. He clarified that while there will be no “tight timelines”, the rules will be notified after due diligence, keeping in view safety safeguards, stakeholder concerns, and global best practices.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said the new framework will fundamentally change the format of India’s nuclear energy programme. “We are opening the sector to non-government participation, including private players, without compromising on essential safeguards,” he said.
The Minister added that once the rules are in place, statutory bodies envisaged under the Act, such as a strengthened Atomic Energy Regulatory Board as a statutory entity and the Atomic Energy Redressal Commission, will be operationalised as per the composition and mandate already laid down in law.(updated on21st january 2026)
