On 14 August 2026, the Department of Atomic Energy released the draft Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy (SHANTI) Rules, 2026. The draft lays down requirements for nuclear liability, insurance and financial security of operators of nuclear installations. Operators will bear strict, no-fault liability for nuclear damage, including damage during transport of nuclear material, and their financial security must stay valid until spent fuel is taken out of storage pools. The rules also address foreign reactor technology, captive power, hydrogen production, process heat and medical isotope production.