The PRESS Pad

Weeks after the government enacted the SHANTI Act , which opened India’s nuclear power sector to private participation, the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026  signals a decisive policy shift — positioning nuclear power as a long-term substitute for coal-based thermal generation , especially for captive and industrial use. The draft policy, released by the Ministry of Power , seeks to recalibrate India’s power mix at a time when the country remains heavily dependent