Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the country is opening up the nuclear sector to the private players, inviting UK businesses to partner in the country’s green energy targets and infrastructure development. “I am pleased to announce that we are opening up the nuclear power sector to the private sector, and all this has created opportunities to take India-UK cooperation to new heights. I invite you to join India on this development journey,” Modi said while addressing the India-UK CEO Forum.
Policy shift and ambitious energy targets
The prime minister noted that infrastructure development is a priority for India and called for greater cooperation in green energy, critical minerals and rare earths.
“We are investing in next-generation physical infrastructure. We are r