The government has prepared the draft of the amendment to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, in order to allow private participation in setting up nuclear power plants in India.

"The draft regulation is ready and the amendment would be passed after the parliament resumes following the elections," said Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office.

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