Question : AMENDMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY ACT



(a) whether there is any proposal to amend Atomic Energy Act;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the purpose thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be done?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a)to(c)Yes, Sir. The process of reviewing the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and suggesting amendments with a view to, inter-alia, enable private sector participation in the production and supply of nuclear power, is currently underway. After finalising its review, Government will introduce a Bill in both the Houses of Parliament to amend the concerned Sections of the Act.