New Delhi
A US nuclear industry delegation, led by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), completed a four-day visit to India to explore stronger cooperation in the nuclear energy sector. The group included companies working across the full nuclear value chain such as reactor developers, engineering and construction firms, fuel cycle companies, equipment suppliers, and technical service providers.
During visits to New Delhi and Mumbai, the delegation met senior leaders from the Government of India, state governments, regulators and industry stakeholders. Key meetings included Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and Minister of State for the Department of Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh. They also met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh, and senior officials from the Department of Atomic Energy, NPCIL, and the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
Industry receptions were held in both cities, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders from India and the United States. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation between Indian and US companies in project development, supply chains, manufacturing partnerships, and long-term nuclear energy investments. State governments also outlined ways to support local nuclear projects and boost industrial collaboration.
The delegation also received a briefing from US Energy Secretary Chris Wright before departing for India. Officials said India’s private sector is increasingly exploring entry into nuclear energy, making this a timely opportunity for cooperation.
NEI President Maria Korsnick said India’s SHANTI Act has opened a historic path for nuclear growth, enabling stronger US-India partnership in clean energy. USISPF CEO Dr. Mukesh Aghi said the reforms have unlocked private-sector opportunities and positioned US firms as key partners in India’s expanding nuclear sector. The SHANTI Act, enacted in 2025, is seen as a major policy reform, opening India’s nuclear industry to wider private and global participation.