AERB Grants License for Operation of India’s First 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor

AERB renews the agreement with BARC for seeking Technical and Scientific Support.

Teen beats cancer after ‘ultra-high' dose nuclear therapy at Mumbai's TMC.

Awareness Programme for Nuclear Medicine Radiation Facilities in Northern India

AERB pays tributes to Padma Vibhushan Late Dr. M.R. Srinivasan

AERB issues Consent for Siting of Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP - 1 to 4) on May 9th 2025.

Chairman,AERB's address at Aligarh Muslim University - Media Reports

Discontinuation of Authorization to State Level Directorate of Radiation Safety (DRS)

AERB issues its governance document "Integrated Management System of AERB".

AERB publishes its Ruby Jubilee Book titled "Four Decades of Safety Regulation-Celebrating Past and Ready for Future".

AERB participates in the Awareness programmes near KAPS premises at Surat P.T. College of Science.

Safety Guide revised to include Deterministic Safety Analysis for all types of Water Cooled Reactors

AERB pays Tributes to Padma Vibhushan, the Late Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram

AERB's Forty- Second Formation Day held on Dec 20, 2024 celebrated the intesive Manthan sessions conducted during the past two years

Chairman, AERB addressed the 13th Convocation of GLA as a Guest of Honour

AERB renews information exchange arrangement with USNRC

AERB hosted IAEA's Small Modular Reactor Regulator's forum Educational workshop on "Regulatory Challenges in SMR"

Maharashtra Assembly General Election - 2024(SVEEP Programme)

National Conference on Regulatory Interface, NCRI-2024

40th DAE Safety and Occupational Health Professional Meet

Chairman, AERB participated at the 68th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, held from 16 to 20 September 2024 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) in Vienna, Austria.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board approves the First Approach to Criticality of RAPP Unit 7

After satisfactory safety reviews, AERB has issued permission on August 18, 2024 for raising reactor power of KAPP-4 up to 100% FP for completion of commissioning activities. KAPP-4 is the second unit of India’s indigenous design and constructed 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) to receive permission for full-power operation. The first unit, KAPP-3, received this permission on August 25, 2023.

AERB Celebrates 78th Independence Day

Public awareness programme conducted at VHNSNC, Madurai on July 25th, 2024

AERB Regulatory oversight for EMCCR & EMFR and return to service of RAPS-3

AERB grants permission for "first approach to criticality" of 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

Obituary- Dr. M.S. Valiathan, Former AERB Board member

IGCAR Colloquium Lecture by Chairman, AERB

Theme Meeting on “Role of Safety Research in Nuclear Regulation: Current Status and Future Directions”

Clarification on News Item

Press Release: AERB Seals Nuclear Medicine Facility owing to certain regulatory violations.

Awareness program for Industrial Radiography Facilities at Northern, Eastern and Southern Regional Centers

Permission for loading of Radial Blanket Sub-Assemblies in PFBR.
AERB has issued Permission for loading of radial Blanket Sub-Assemblies (SAs) in Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) core on April 10, 2024, after satisfactory safety review. The PFBR is India's first indigenous 500MWe Fast breeder Reactor, at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu . The reactor core loading signifies an advanced stage of commissioning, towards making the reactor operational.

Signing of bilateral Arrangement between AERB and ONR

Permission to PFBR: After satisfactory safety review of BHAVINI's proposal , AERB accorded permission for loading of one Control & Safety Rod (CSR) towards initiation of core loading in PFBR on February 23, 2024.

Changes in the names of some of the Divisions of AERB (Click Here)
a) Radiological Safety Division (RSD) is hereby renamed as "Radiation Applications Safety Division (RASD)"
b) Directorate of Regulatory Affairs and Communication (DRA&C) is renamed as " Directorate of Regulatory Affairs and External Relations" (DRA&ER)

AERB has revised Safety Guide on 'In-Service Inspection of Nuclear Power Plants'

AERB issues permission for the Phase-C Commissioning of KAPP-4.
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) issued Permission for the Phase-C Commissioning stage of Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit-4 (KAPP-4) on February 09, 2024, after a satisfactory Safety Review. KAPP-4 is the 2nd reactor in the series of indigenous 700 MWe PHWRs. In Phase-C Commissioning, the Reactor Power is increased, in stages, up to the rated power level, while performing the identified commissioning tests and assessing the plant data. Presently, KAPP-4 has been permitted to raise the power level up to 50% FP. Earlier, the Permission for First Approach to Criticality and Low Power Physics Experiments of KAPP-4 was issued on December 12, 2023.
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Rejoinder regarding article in Dainik Bhaskar

AERB celebrates 75th Republic Day on 26th January 2024 in the complex of Niyamak Bhavan, with the unfurling of National flag and singing of patriotic songs. On the occasion, Chairman, AERB addressed AERBites

AERB holds a Discussion meet on "Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities and release of Site from Regulatory Control

AERB Secretariat is reorganized with identified core regulatory, support & management functions. The organisational structure emulates the organizational framework with defined roles, responsibilities and authorities. Click here for the new organization chart.

REJOINDER - AERB has been apprised of certain sections of the media, (Hindu/ 24/12/2023 GRH doctor secures patent for alternative to lead apron December 23, 2023 11:52 pm | Updated 11:52 pm IST – MADURAI, THE HINDU BUREAU) corroborating to the claim of Dr. Senthilkumar, Assistant Professor of Radiology Physics, Madurai Medical College, that the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, recently certified and recognised his said patent on “lead-free” radiation protective apron. AERB would like to clarify to public at large that AERB neither recognises nor certifies any radiation protective apron either with or without lead. It may be noted that Dr. Senthil Kumar has neither approached AERB nor received any such certification from AERB. Concerned individuals are hereby informed not to accept the claims about the above AERB certifications, by Dr. Senthil Kumar. AERB requests media houses to please fact-check with AERB, in case of doubts, before publishing such articles of self-proclamations.

AERB has issued permission for first approach to Criticality of KAPP Unit - 4, on December 12, 2023, based on satisfactory outcome of the requisite safety reviews. KAPP-4 is the second unit of the indigenous designed and built 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water based NPPs in India. This first step, wherein sustained nuclear fission is achieved in the nuclear fuel, will be followed by a series of identified experiments, as part of its commissioning. The first 700 MWe unit, KAPP-3 located at the same site, Kakrapar, underwent its First Approach to Criticality in July 2020 and was permitted by AERB to take its power to the full rated capacity in August 2023.

AERB hosted a one-day National Conference on Regulatory Interface (NCRI) on December 08, 2023 at Mumbai.

India’s Nuclear Regulator completes forty years

Cyber Security Awareness Month

AERB issued Permission to KAPP-4 for the following activities based on satisfactory outcome of the requisite safety reviews: a) Initial Fuel Loading into Reactor Core, b) Part Borated Water addition to Storage, c) Cooling and Moderator systems in specified limited quantity and d) Addition of Heavy Water to the PHT system. KAPP-4 is the second unit of KAPP 3&4 (2x700 MWe) indigenous project set up at Kakrapara in Gujarat.

AERB conducted Public Outreach program in schools located near RAPS (Rajasthan Atomic Power Station) Rawatbhata, Rajasthan

Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 Campaign

AERB takes the Swacchta Pledge in the Foyer of Niyamak Bhavan-A

AERB jointly organized Workshop on “Medical Emergency” for the Certifying Surgeons & Paramedical Staff on “Medical Emergency”, at Kalpakkam on 31st August & 1st September, 2023.

AERB conducted Public Outreach program for Teachers of schools located near GHAVP site, Haryana

AERB has issued permission for operation of KAPP Unit - 3 up to 100% FP on August 25, 2023, based on satisfactory outcome of the requisite safety reviews. KAPP-3, the first unit of the indigenously designed and built 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water based NPPs in India. KAPP-3 is currently under Commissioning. Earlier, AERB issued the permission for operation of the unit up to 90% FP on June 14, 2023.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Grants License for operation of Proton Therapy facility, from Radiological safety viewpoint, to ACTREC, Navi Mumbai

A TRIBUTE TO SHRI JAGDAMBA. PRASAD

AERB pays Tribute to Mrs. Ponnamma Samuel

AERB pays Tribute to Shri S.C. Mahajan

AERB officials underwent a 5 day training in Communication at Indian Institute of Mass Communication, (IIMC), New Delhi.

AERB conducted public outreach program in Vyara, Gujarat

AERB exhibition stall at DAE Convention centre during NUCAR 2023 symposium

Notice on Pension Adalat-2023 scheduled on 17-05-2023

Theme Meeting on Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response

Celebration of National Safety Week, 2023 at AERB

AERB organized Theme Meeting on "Classification of Radioactive Waste"

AERB celebrates International Women's day on 8th March 2023

Swacchata pakhwada activites by AERB during February 14-28th

Public Notice: Certain media reports have claimed that issuance for approval to operate full body human scanners for Tihar Jail is pending with AERB. Public is hereby informed that AERB has already issued an "in-principle" approval for the X-ray based full body human scanners, and has not yet been approached for issuance of further approvals. AERB has issued a clarification note to the media house in this regard.

Chairman, AERB addressed AERBites on the occasion of 74th Republic Day.

Way Forward by Chairman, AERB

AERB organised Seminar Series organized as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebrations

Virtual meeting with French Nuclear Safety Authority

Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS)- Follow-Up Mission to India Report released to public

AERB participated in ‘108th Indian Science Congress – Pride of India Expo 2023’

Shri Dinesh Kumar Shukla takes over the reins of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

AERB conducted a theme meeting on " Nuclear Energy & Radiation Applications and Safety Regulations: Emerging Aspects.

38th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet, 2022

AERB Board visited NPCIL Kaiga site, Karnataka

A TRIBUTE TO (LATE) SHRI S.N. Rao

AERB hosted a one-day National Conference on Regulatory Interface (NCRI) on November 24, 2022 at Mumbai.

Inauguration of New building of Eastern Regional Regulatory Centre (ERRC) of AERB at VECC, Rajarhat Site, Kolkata on 21st of November, 2022

AERB celebrated Formation day on November 15, 2022at Niyamak Bhavan-A, Auditorium. AERB also observed the concluding session of Vigilance Awareness Week.

Questions posed by Journalists and their Answers

AERB observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2022, from 31st October,2022 to 6th November, 2022. The theme for 'Vigilance Awareness Week' is "Corruption free India for a developed Nation.

The AERB Safety Standard on "Civil Engineering Structures Important to Safety of Nuclear Facilities" is open for public comments till 9th November 2022

AERB conducted a theme meeting on In-core fuel management programs of Indian NPPs, on October 11 - 12, 2022 at Safety Research Institute, Kalpakkam.

Obituary - Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan, Former Chairman, AERB, passes away on October 9th, 2022

Bilateral MoU between AERB, India and SCIS, Uzbekistan

Public Notice: It has come to AERB’s notice that certain media has indicated in the context of AERB and its regulatory process, that MRI, Sonography emit Ionising Radiation. Similar views were expressed for Mobile towers also. "AERB would like to clarify that MRI, Sonography and mobile towers do not emit ionising radiation and hence are not under AERB's regulatory purview."

Consent for Construction of AFR Spent Fuel Storage Facility for KKNPP-3&4 at Kudankulam Site

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board organised an awareness programme for the Journalists

Chairman, AERB graces AMD’s 73rd Annual Day Programme

IAEA IRRS mission finds ‘India’s regulator shows strong commitment and professionalism to ensure that nuclear and radiation safety is implemented in the country’.

AERB conducted Public Outreach program in the vicinity of Kaiga Generating Station on June 03, 2022

AERB conducted awareness programme on ‘Security of Radioactive Sources’ for Rajasthan Police Officials and Radiation Facilities in Jaipur on May 24, 2022.

AERB participated in Journalist’s Workshop held at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu during May 04-07, 2022.

AERB granted permission for major equipment erection of KKNPP-3 &4.

Kenyan delegation visited AERB on 3rd May 2022.

AERB conducted Public Outreach program in the vicinity of Tarapur Atomic Power Station on April 13, 2022.

A virtual meeting between AERB and IRSN was held on April 07, 2022.

AERB granted excavation consent for Kaiga- 5 &6.

AERB to involve in Interim National Commission constituted under National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021, as a Member of the Commission

AERB safety requirements are now pre-requisite for obtaining Permanent Registration under CEA, 2010, to applicable Clinical Establishments

On the occasion of Women’s day, Professor Meena Gopal, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, delivered a talk at AERB.

Pension Adalat is scheduled to be conducted on 5 May, 2022.

AERB has issued an Advisory on ‘Scalar energy and Negative ion products’ on March 16, 2022.

AERB undertook various activities under Swachhata Pakwhwada during February 16 to 28, 2022.

AERB celebrated the National Safety Day on March 04, 2022.

AERB celebrated Republic Day on January 26, 2022.

Preventive Measures to Contain the Spread of COVID-19

AERB conducted webinar on January 28, 2022 for institutions of higher education located in Indore and radiation facilities in Madhya Pradesh.

Preventive Measures to Contain the Spread of COVID-19

AERB celebrated World Hindi Day 2022 on 11th January, 2022

Preventive Measures to Contain the Spread of COVID-19

The 38th Formation Day of AERB was celebrated on November 26, 2021.

As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, AERB conducted awareness programmes and various competitions for school and college students at Imphal, Manipur.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) hosted a one-day National Conference on Regulatory Interface (NCRI) on November 11, 2021 at Mumbai.

AERB organised webinar on ‘Security of Radioactive Sources’ for Police Officials and Radiation Facilities using Cat – 1& 2 radioactive sources in the state of Andhra Pradesh on November 10, 2021

OBITUARY: AERB deeply mourns the demise of Shri S. D. Soman, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

The 37th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet was jointly organized by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and IREL (India) Limited during October 08-09, 2021.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Program conducted at +2 High School Amarut Dobhi, Gaya, Bihar

Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman, AERB attended the 65th Annual General Conference of IAEA and other technical meetings during September 20 - 24, 2021.

AERB granted Consent for First Pour of Concrete (FPC) of KKNPP Unit 5&6 on May 12, 2021

AERB granted Consent for Siting of Away From Reactor Spent Fuel Storage Facility for KKNPP 3&4 (KK-3,4 AFR), at Kudankulam Site on August 23, 2021

OBITUARY: AERB offers deep condolences for sad demise of Dr. S.M. Lee

Chairman, AERB hoists National Flag on the 75th Independence Day on 15th August 2021.

Latest Recruitment Status for candidates who have applied for the post of Scientific/ Technical Officers for the grades ‘C’ to ‘F’ against Advertisement No. AERB/01/2018

A workshop on ‘Life Cycle of PHWR Coolant Channels’ was organized by SRI-AERB during August 02-05, 2021.

Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman, AERB inaugurated “National Seminar on Welding Science and Technology (NSWEST) – Present Status & Future Direction” on 23rd July 2021.

AERB conducted webinar for institutions of higher education located in Guwahati and radiation facilities in Assam.

Preventive Measures to contain the Spread of COVID-19

Preventive Measures to contain the Spread of COVID-19

Preventive Measures to contain the Spread of COVID-19

Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

OBITUARY: Dr. Srikumar Banerjee, Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy left for his heavenly abode on May 23, 2021.

Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Radiation Safety Awareness Program by AERB on "Safe Work Practices and Emergency Preparedness in Industrial Radiography "

Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Chairman, AERB inaugurated the Remote Inspection Centre at Niyamak Bhavan-B.

Excavation Consent for Gorakhpur Haryana Anu-Vidyut Pariyojna (GHAVP) 1&2, validity extension.

Eastern Regional Regulatory Centre (ERRC) of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) organized one day Virtual Regulatory Awareness Programme for Handling of Nucleonic Gauges on March 12, 2021.

Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

AERB celebrated “National Safety Day” on March 4, 2021.

Webinar on Corium Retention in Indian Nuclear Reactors during Postulated Severe Accidents

AERB & NABL jointly agreed for ‘Accreditation of QA Agencies (for diagnostic X-ray equipment) by NABL’ & ‘Recognition of QA reports issued by NABL accredited agencies by AERB’

Webinar on ‘Security of Radioactive Material’ organized for Police Officials of Gujarat on February 02, 2021

World Hindi Day was celebrated on January 13, 2021

Pension Adalat Scheduled on December 28, 2020 between 3 pm to 5 pm

Pension Adalat Scheduled on December 28, 2020

AERB Commemorates its 37th Formation Day

AERB Webinar held on 24th November 2020 on ‘Societal Benefits of Radiation Technology and Safety Aspects’ for educational institutes and professional associations in and around Chandigarh

AERB grants Consent for “First Pour of Concrete” for Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojna Units-1,2 (GHAVP-1,2)

AERB grants Consent for Siting of twin units of 700 MWe PHWR at Kaiga site (Kaiga-5&6)

AERB – CNSC bilateral meeting held on November 23, 2020 (through Video Conference)

Consent for First Pour of Concrete (FPC) of Gorakhpur Haryana Anu-Vidyut Pariyojna (GHAVP) 1&2.

Consent for Siting of KAIGA 5&6

Condolence Message

Permission Phase-C Commissioning of Kakrapar Atomic Power Project-3 (KAPP-3)

Order on attending office on all working days by all employees

Condolence Message

Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman, AERB made a Presentation to the Senior Level Management and middle level officers of NTPC through Videoconferencing on 16.09.2020 which was attended by over 1500 officers.

Hindi Day was celebrated on September 14, 2020.

Independence Day Celebration at AERB

Preventive measures to contain the Covid-19 - Extension of lockdown

The First 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor at Kakrapar, Gujarat Attains Criticality !!

Permission for First Approach to Criticality and Low Power Reactor Physics Experiments of KAPP-3

Preventive measures to contain the Covid-19 - Extension of lockdown

SOP of AERB for work resumption after lockdown

Preventive measures to contain the Covid-19 - Extension of lockdown

Preventive measures to contain the Covid-19 - Latest Circular

Preventive measures to contain the Covid-19

Preventive Measures to contain the Covid19

SOP for functioning of AERB from 20-04-2020-Work resumption after lock-down

Measures to ensure safe operation of the NPPs, safe construction/commissioning activities at Nuclear power projects and safety of radiation facilities during the COVID-19 crisis

Preventive measures to contain the COVID-19

Latest Recruitment Status for candidates who have applied for the post of Scientific Officer SO/F against Advertisement No. AERB/01/2018

AERB celebrated International Women’s day on March 9, 2020.

Message on National Safety Day 2020.

Ms. Annie Caputo, Commissioner, USNRC along with three delegates visited AERB at Mumbai on February 18, 2020.

A technical meeting on “Current Practices & Quality Assurance in Welding” was held during February 19 to 21, 2020 at SRI-AERB, Anupuram.

BARC reaffirms the continued technical and scientific support to AERB

The bilateral meeting between Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) was held during January 27-30, 2020 at NRC’s Headquarters at Rockville, Maryland USA.

In order to enhance radiation safety awareness among personnel working in Diagnostic Radiology, AERB has developed a video on 'Radiation Safety in Fluoroscopy'.

AERB participated in ‘Indian Science Congress – Pride of India Expo 2020’ and displayed various exhibits on its regulatory framework and functions in ensuring radiation safety in use of nuclear energy & societal application of ionising radiation sources.

A video on ‘Construction Safety – Hazards and Safety Barriers’ was displayed during the 36th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet at Hyderabad during August 21-23, 2019. This helped in gaining insights into the hazards at DAE Construction Sites and Prevention of accidents through understanding the safety barriers.

One-day Awareness Programme on “Safety and Security of Well-logging sources”, for Well-logging Engineers / Supervisors / RSO of well-logging radiation facilities, was held on November 26, 2019 at AERB, Mumbai.

AERB – STUK (Finland) Bilateral Meeting held during November 18 - 20, 2019 at AERB.

Chairman AERB Inaugurated the 12th Workshop on “Transportation and Management of Trauma Victims” for Certifying Surgeons and Paramedical Staff organized by AERB and NPCIL at Kudankulam during November 14 - 15, 2019.

Chairman, AERB attended the 40th Annual Conference of Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPICON) - 2019 which was organized in Kolkata during 7th to 9th November 2019.

AERB e-Newsletter (July to September 2019) has been published.

Chairman, AERB attended the Nuclear Energy Conclave 2019 held at New Delhi on 18th October, 2019

AERB participated in National Conference jointly organised by Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur and Indian Society of Radiographers and Technologists (NCISRT- 2019) at Jaipur during October 12-13, 2019.

AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-Ray machines in North Eastern States owing to radiation safety non-compliances.

Official statement of AERB on regulatory control for radiation safety in use of medical diagnostic X-ray equipment in the country

AERB conducted Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign 2019 on September 27, 2019.

Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman, AERB attended the 63rd General Conference at Vienna, Austria.

AERB carried out regulatory inspection of NPCIL Headquarters at Mumbai during August 26-30, 2019 to verify the compliance to the requirements prescribed for the responsible organisation in the AERB safety codes for design, construction, and operation of nuclear power plants.

Bhoomi Poojan ceremony of construction of office building (Niyamak Bhavan-C) for Atomic Energy Regulatory Board was held on September 11, 2019.

No radiation risk to public due to non-functional Gamma Knife unit at Ojjus Good Will Hospital, Noida.

Safety Review Committee for Operating Plants (SARCOP) Visited Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) on 26th and 27th August 2019.

The 36th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet, 2019 was jointly organized by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) at Hyderabad during August 21-23, 2019.

Chairman, AERB, hoisted the National Flag at Niyamak Bhavan, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day 2019

Shri. G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman AERB inaugurated the technical meeting on “Safety Perspectives in Reactor Containment & Systems Design, Assessment and Quality Assurance” at SRI, Kalpakkam during August 8-9, 2019.

Amendment to AERB Safety Code with respect to qualifications of Industrial Radiographer

Eastern Regional Regulatory Centre (ERRC) of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board organized an awareness programme on ‘Safety and Regulatory Requirements for Diagnostic Radiology (DR) Facilities’ at VECC-Kolkata on July 30, 2019 for the Employer and/or representatives of the newly registered DR Institutes.

AERB e-Newsletter (April to June 2019) has been published.

Chairman AERB delivered the Chief Guest address in the Career Guidance Programme on ‘Peaceful uses of Atomic Energy and its Societal Needs’ organised by Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai on July 19, 2019.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) jointly with Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) is organizing the 36th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet at Hyderabad during August 21-23, 2019.

A colloquium on Tokaimura Criticality Accident was held on July 12, 2019 at Niyamak Bhavan – A of AERB.

Information on recovery of Industrial Radiography Source

AERB celebrated International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2019 at Niyamak Bhavan-A, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai. Employees of AERB practiced Yoga under the guidance of Yoga Guru Shri Jateen Dave and his team.

Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), inaugurated the Unique Linear Accelerator at Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai on 7th June, 2019.

AERB hosted a Theme meeting on the topic ‘Evolution of Nuclear Security Regulation at Nuclear Facilities & Licensees - Feedback on the same’ on 30th May 2019, at Niyamak Bhavan–A Auditorium of AERB, Mumbai.

AERB has revised Monograph on Construction Safety.

AERB has revised monograph on Fire Safety.

AERB has published Safety Guide No. AERB/NRF/SG/RW-9 on ‘Remediation of Areas Affected by Radioactive Contamination’.

Chairman AERB inaugurated exhibition on Nuclear Reactor Technology on May 11, 2019 on the occasion of National Technology Day at DAE Convention Centre, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai.

AERB e-Newsletter (January to March 2019) has been published.

Department of Atomic Energy is organising exhibition on ‘Nuclear Reactor Technology’ during May 11-12, 2019 at DAE Convention Centre, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai.

OBITUARY: AERB mourns the sad demise of Shri T.S. Padmanabhan, Scientific Officer (H), AERB on April 27, 2019.

AERB arranged special meet for Calibration and Testing Radiological Laboratories on March 26, 2019 at Niyamak Bhavan, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai.

A two-day Theme meeting on “Environmental Remediation Strategies for Radioactive Contamination” was organized by Safety Research Institute (SRI), AERB during 14-15 March 2019. The Theme Meeting was inaugurated by Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman AERB on 14.3.2019.

Shri Dinesh Kumar Shukla, Distinguished Scientist and Executive Director, AERB has been given an extension for a period of two years w.e.f. March 1, 2019 or until further order, whichever is earlier.

The Management Development Programme for Scientific Officers of AERB was conducted from February 18-22, 2019 at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune.

Chairman, AERB visited campus of Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (VFSTR-Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh on February 22, 2019

AERB hosted a Theme Meeting on “Regulatory Inspection Process” on February 21, 2019

One day theme meeting on measurement of carbon-14 activity in effluent release and environment samples was conducted in AERB on February 19, 2019.

A delegation from Ghana Atomic Energy Commission visited AERB on January 28, 2019.

Chairman, AERB attended the inaugural function of Apollo Proton Cancer Centre at Chennai, the first of a kind in South-East Asia which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu on 25th January, 2019.

Safety Review Committee for Operating Plants (SARCOP) of AERB visited IREL, OSCOM during January 22 - 23, 2019

OBITUARY: AERB mourns the sad demise of Shri Vakkayil Punnan Kuriakose, former Administrative Officer-II, AERB who left for his heavenly abode on January 29, 2019.

Surprise Regulatory Inspections by AERB and sealing of Industrial Radiography devices.

Lost Radioactive Source from ONGC, Rajahmundry recovered.

AERB has published its e-Newsletter (Issue: Oct-Dec, 2018).

Status of Lost Radioactive Source from ONGC, Rajahmundry

Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman, AERB inaugurated the 57th batch of Post M. Sc. Diploma in Radiological Physics (DipRP) Course and presented the AERB Awards to first and second rank holders of 55th batch of DipRP course on 14th January 2019.

AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-Ray machines in Kerala owing to radiation safety non-compliances

Shri Guntur Nageswara Rao takes over the reins of AERB

AERB hosted a two-day National Conference on Regulatory Interface (NCRI) during December 27-28, 2018 at Mumbai.

AERB signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Karnataka on December 22, 2018 for setting up of Directorate of Radiation Safety (DRS) in the Karnataka state.

First proton therapy facility in the country cleared by AERB for cancer treatment

New building of Southern Regional Regulatory Centre (SRRC) of AERB at DAE Nodal Centre, Pallavaram, Chennai was inaugurated On 29th day of November 2018.

Clearance for Excavation of KKNPP-5&6

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) jointly with Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), is organizing the 35th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet at Kolkata during November 27-29, 2018.

AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-Ray machines in different cities in Gujrat owing to radiation safety Non-compliances.

Honourable Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India visited AERB' s exhibition stall on October 3, 2018 during inauguration of International Conference on Recent Developments in Nuclear Power Generation (ICNPG-2018) held at Telengana State Centre, Hyderabad, October 3 - 5, 2018.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has established a HELP DESK (022-25990675) for providing Regulatory Support to users of Radiation Facilities.

The Board of AERB deliberated over the root causes of pressure tube leaks in units 1 & 2 of Kakrapar Atomic Power Station in its 125th meeting which was held on August 29, 2018 at AERB, Mumbai.

AERB participated in the 4th Varian Oncology Summit held at New Delhi during August 3-4, 2018.

AERB hosted a bilateral meeting with United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) at AERB, Mumbai during August 08 - 10, 2018.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has put up its regulatory safety documents (REGDOC) on website.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) organised training on ‘Human Factors’ for its employees during July 26 – 27, 2018 by Centre for Continuing Education of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) co-sponsored a one day theme meeting on ‘Coupled Neutronics Thermal Hydraulics: Current status and future directions’ at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) training school hostel on July 23, 2018.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) participated in the function of First Concrete Pouring of unit-2 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project in Bangladesh on July 14, 2018.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) participated in Radiology and Imaging Conclave during July, 13-14, 2018 at Hotel Radisson Blue, Delhi. The conclave was organised by Express Health Care, a Division of Indian Express in collaboration with Radiology Education Foundation.

OBITUARY: AERB mourns the sad demise of Shri Leo Babu Joseph, Former Work Assistant (B), AERB who expired on July 01, 2018 after a brief illness.

परमाणु ऊर्जा नियामक परिषद में दिनांक 28.06.2018 “कुडनकुलम परमाणु विद्युत इकाई 1 व 2 की संरक्षा समीक्षा में शामिल एसीपीएसआर एवं सहयोगी समूहों के फीडबैक अनुभव” विषय पर एक हिंदी गोष्ठी का आयोजन किया गया ।

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) celebrated International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2018 at Niyamak Bhavan-A, Auditorium, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai. In order to commemorate the occasion, a talk on "Pragya YOGA for Stress Management" along with practices / exercises by Shri Jateen Dave, Yoga Expert was arranged at AERB.

OBITUARY: AERB mourns the sad demise of Shri K.C. Subramanya, former Scientific Officer (F), AERB on May 31, 2018

International Co-operation Arrangement of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) with the Office for Nuclear Regulation of Great Britain (ONR)

Functioning of Directorate of Radiation Safety in Kerala

AERB hosted a workshop jointly with USNRC on Aircraft Impact Assessment during February 05-07, 2018 at AERB, Mumbai

Chairman, AERB inaugurated the Radiation Safety Awareness campaign launched by the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) held at Mumbai.

Excavation Consent for Gorakhpur Haryana Anu-Vidyut Pariyojna (GHAVP) 1&2

AERB signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh towards formation of Directorate of Radiation Safety for Medical Diagnostic X-Ray facilities

Internal Auditor Training Course as per IS/ISO 9001 : 2015 Standard was conducted for AERB employees during January 2 & 3, 2018 by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) at Niyamak Bhavan-B, AERB, Mumbai.

AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-Ray facilities in different cities in Orissa owing to non-compliances.

AERB Hosts National Conference on Regulatory Interface (NCRI)-2017

Joint Meeting of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) held in Mumbai on 21/11/2017

OBITUARY: AERB mourns the untimely demise of Dr. K. V. Raghavan, Board Member, AERB on October 12, 2017

AERB Shuts down operation of non-compliant diagnostic X-ray facilities in Dehradun, Mussorrie, Rishikesh, Paonta Sahib and Chandigarh

AERB Shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic facilities in Kolhapur,Maharashtra

AERB Shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic facilities in Trivandrum, Kerala

Latest Press Release: 34th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, NPCIL during June 28-30, 2017

AERB grants Clearance for First Pour of Concrete of Kudankulam NPP Unit 3&4.

Enforcement actions against two industrial radiography institutions

AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-Ray facilities at Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain owing to non-compliances

33rd DAE Safety and Occupational Health Professionals Meet at Institute of Plasma Research, Gandhinagar during November 23-25, 2016.

No Leakage from the Radioactive Consignment at Indira Gandhi Cargo Terminal, New Delhi on October 9, 2016.

AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-Ray facilities at Nashik, Maharashtra owing to non-compliances.

AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-Ray facilities at Jammu owing to non-compliances.

Shutdown of Unit-1 of KAPS following an incident of leakage from Coolant System.

Shri Dinesh Kumar Shukla, Distinguished Scientist & Executive Director, AERB takes charge as Chairman, SARCOP.

AERB invites sealed tenders from eligible vendors for Procurement of Godrej Make Furniture Items, Annual Maintenance Contract for AV Equipments, Supply & Installation of Air Conditioners and Supply & installation of Cooler. For more details Click here.

Notice on Medical Diagnostic X-ray Equipment.

AERB invites sealed tenders from eligible vendors for Printing and supply of Executive Diaries, etc.

AERB invites sealed tenders from eligible vendors for Procurement of LCD projector lamps.

Report on Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) Mission of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to AERB.

AERB invites sealed tenders from eligible vendors for the Canteen Contract for the period of one year w.e.f. 01/01/2016.

Shri Dinesh Kumar Shukla, Distinguished Scientist designated Executive Director, AERB from November 1, 2015.

AERB invites sealed tenders from eligible vendors for the Canteen Contract for the period of one year w.e.f. 01/01/2016.

32nd DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet at Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore during October 05-07,2015. Click here for Hindi.

AERB receives the prestigious SKOCH Smart Governance Award during 41st SKOCH summit on Transformative Governance.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) received prestigious SKOCH Smart Governance Award, 2015 and SKOCH Order of Merit Award, 2015 for e-LORA.

AERB releases the Annual Report for the year 2014-15.

AERBs enforcement action against medical X-ray Facilities at Delhi and Kolkata owing to non-compliance to Regulatory requirements.

AERB Does Not Approve Routine Dental X-Ray Examinations for Age Determination.

AERB gets a New Chairman.

Announcement of International Workshop on NPPs- Safety & Sustainability (CANSAS-2015).

AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-Ray facilities at Bengaluru owing to non-compliances.

Release of Unusual Incident Reporting Functionality in eLORA System.