A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act and facilitate setting up of new nuclear projects in the country was introduced in the Lok Sabha today. It was introduced by Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh.<br/><br/>The amendment has been brought to facilitate the fast expansion of nuclear power and its generation . The bill will also enable Nuclear Power Corporation of India to enter into joint ventures with other public sector undertakings for civil nuclear power projects.