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Nageshwara Rao Guntur became Chairperson of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
Government appoints Nageshwara Rao Guntur as Chairperson of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board: Details, Career, Highlights
Union Government has appointed renowned scientist Nageshwara Rao Guntur as Chairperson of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
Nageshwara Rao Guntur appointment as the AERB chairperson will be for 3 years.
Nageshwara Rao Guntur is the chairman, Project Design Safety Committee, Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) and former distinguished scientist Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL).
About Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
AERB was established in November 1983 to carry out certain regulatory and safety functions in the fields of nuclear and radiation safety on a countrywide basis.
AERB was constituted by President of India by exercising powers conferred by Section 27 of Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to carry out certain regulatory and safety functions under the Act.
The regulatory authority of AERB is derived from rules and notifications promulgated under Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
AERB is headquartered is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
AERB mission is to ensure that use of ionising radiation and nuclear energy in India does not cause undue risk to health and environment. Currently, it consists of full-time Chairman, an ex officio Member, three part-time Members, and Secretary.
