US-India Nuclear Deal Signals Major Progress in Civil Nuclear Cooperation

International Desk

The United States and India are on the verge of unlocking new possibilities in civil nuclear cooperation. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announced that the United States is in the final stages of removing long-standing regulatory barriers that have previously hindered collaboration between American nuclear companies and India’s top energy institutions.

This move marks significant progress in a long-standing nuclear partnership between the two countries, which began in 2005 under then-President George W. Bush. However, the project had been stalled for years due to various challenges.

Experts believe that India’s Nuclear Liability Act was the primary obstacle to this cooperation. Under the law, in the event of a nuclear accident, the financial responsibility for damages falls on Indian operators, not project developers. As a result, potential foreign suppliers have been reluctant to invest, repeatedly derailing India’s ambitious nuclear energy plans.

Sullivan’s announcement comes at a time when the US and India are strengthening their ties in trade, technology, and defense. Experts suggest that removing these barriers could significantly boost India’s nuclear energy capabilities, benefiting both countries.

This step is expected to elevate the partnership between India and the United States in the global energy sector.