The BRICS TimesPrivate companies may soon enter the civil nuclear energy sector as the Parliament winter session begins this December.
Introduction of New Legislations
New Delhi, The government has listed 10 new bills for the upcoming Parliament winter session. This session begins on December 1. A key bill aims to open the civil nuclear sector to private players. The government listed these proposed legislations recently.
Education and Atomic Energy
The agenda includes the crucial ‘The Atomic Energy Bill, 2025’. This bill seeks to govern the regulation of atomic energy in India. The Higher Education Commission of India Bill is also on the list. A Lok Sabha bulletin explains the purpose of this law. It seeks to set up a Higher Education Commission of India. This body will help universities become independent institutions. It aims to promote excellence through a transparent accreditation system. This reform has been on the government’s agenda for a long time.
Infrastructure and Corporate Laws
The National Highways Bill is also listed for introduction. It seeks to ensure faster land acquisition for national highways. Another planned law is the Corporate Laws Bill, 2025. This aims to tweak the Companies Act and LLP Act. The goal is to make doing business easier.
Finance and Legal Reforms
The Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 is also on the agenda. It proposes to combine several existing acts into one code. This includes the SEBI Act and Depositories Act. The government also plans changes to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Law Ministry officials mentioned a proposed amendment to section 34. This stems from a Supreme Court observation on company directors.
Budget and Conclusion
Two bills from the previous session are listed for passing. The first supplementary Budget is also on the agenda during the Parliament winter session. The session has 15 sittings. It will conclude on December 19.
