Atomic Energy Commission
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: ET
Context: The Indian government recently reconstituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) to include key figures such as T.V. Somanathan, Manoj Govil, and Pankaj Kumar Mishra, along with other eminent personalities from diverse fields.
About Atomic Energy Commission (AEC):
• What it is: The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) is the apex policy-making body in India for atomic energy, nuclear research, and related applications.
• Established in: Initially set up in August 1948 under the Department of Scientific Research, it was formally established in its current form on March 1, 1958, within the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
• Ministry: Functions directly under the Department of Atomic Energy, which is under the Prime Minister’s direct charge.
• Headquarters: Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Aim: To advance nuclear science, research, and energy initiatives in India for peaceful and strategic applications.
• Members:
• Chairperson: Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. Ex-officio Members: National Security Adviser Principal Secretary to PM Foreign Secretary Cabinet Secretary Expenditure Secretary Eminent scientists and former chairpersons
• Chairperson: Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy.
• Ex-officio Members: National Security Adviser Principal Secretary to PM Foreign Secretary Cabinet Secretary Expenditure Secretary Eminent scientists and former chairpersons
• National Security Adviser
• Principal Secretary to PM
• Foreign Secretary
• Cabinet Secretary
• Expenditure Secretary
• Eminent scientists and former chairpersons
• Functions: Policy Formulation: Shapes India’s nuclear energy and research policies. R&D Oversight: Promotes research in nuclear science, including applications in energy, medicine, and agriculture. International Collaboration: Engages in global nuclear agreements and partnerships. Energy Production: Supports initiatives for nuclear power generation and clean energy. Regulation and Safety: Ensures adherence to safety standards in nuclear facilities.
• Policy Formulation: Shapes India’s nuclear energy and research policies.
• R&D Oversight: Promotes research in nuclear science, including applications in energy, medicine, and agriculture.
• International Collaboration: Engages in global nuclear agreements and partnerships.
• Energy Production: Supports initiatives for nuclear power generation and clean energy.
• Regulation and Safety: Ensures adherence to safety standards in nuclear facilities.
Insta links:
• Department-atomic-energy’s DAE