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Report No. 9 of 2012 - Performance Audit on Activities of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Union Government, Atomic Energy

Date on which Report Tabled:
Wed 22 Aug, 2012
Date of sending the report to Government
Government Type
Union
Union Department
Scientific Department
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Sector Science and Technology

Overview

Radiation and radioactive substances have many beneficial applications, ranging from power generation to uses in medicine, industry and agriculture. At the same time, the risks of radiation that may arise from these applications to the people working in these fields, the general public and the environment are enormous and therefore, need to be assessed and controlled effectively. Since radiation risks can transcend national borders, international co-operation is essential to promote and enhance global safety by exchanging experiences as well as by improving capabilities for controlling hazards, preventing accidents, responding to emergencies and mitigating any harmful consequences.

In India, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) was set up in 1983 under the Atomic Energy Act 1962 to carry out certain regulatory and safety functions envisaged under the Atomic Energy Act.

The national and international regulatory scenario and criticality of the issue of radiation risks and safety prompted us to undertake a study of the structure and status of AERB and the effectiveness of its role as the nuclear regulator of India.

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