Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated the new SHANTI Bill is vital for India's AI and data center expansion, emphasizing nuclear energy's role in powering these energy-intensive facilities. He highlighted nuclear power's ability to provide stable, carbon-free electricity for round-the-clock data center operations. Vaishnaw also mentioned advancements in small modular reactors suitable for remote deployment, aligning with India's strategy to develop AI applications, models, and infrastructure.