The Lok Sabha passed the landmark "Atomic Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2015"

The Lok Sabha on 14/12/2015 passed the landmark "Atomic Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2015".

• The bill was passed with a voice vote from both treasury as well as opposition benches. 
• It will now be referred to Rajya Sabha for ratification. 
• The Bill seeks to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1962, thus paving the way for Atomic Energy Units, including Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to enter into joint-ventures with other Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government sector companies.