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Replying to a debate on the Bill in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the government wants the regulators to be more robust.

"Under the drive, food safety authorities will conduct intensive inspections of licensed and unlicensed dairy units, draw enforcement samples, verify FBO registrations, and trace sources of adulteration. Strict action, including licence cancellation, seizures, recalls, and closure of illegal units, has been mandated," sources said.

The company said the assessment reflected its work across environmental protection, social responsibility and governance systems. It added that its power plants are measured against industry standards for operations and compliance. The release said the company focused on reducing environmental impact while running large power generation assets.

The development marks a significant leap in India's semiconductor ambitions, aligning with the government's push for self-reliance in critical technology sectors.

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up for consideration a bill that seeks to accelerate the growth and development of the insurance sector, ensure better protection of policyholders and improve ease of doing business for insurance companies

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, places nuclear power at the centre of India's long-term energy planning, with the government seeking to overhaul the legal framework that governs the sector. Likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha this week, the Bill proposes to repeal the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability to Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, and replace them with a single, unified law for nuclear energy.