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Changes in Organisation

Shri Guntur Nageswara Rao takes over the reins of AERB

Shri Guntur Nageswara Rao, has taken charge as also made significant contributions for the Nuclear
the new Chairman of Atomic Energy Regulatory Fuel Cycle Facilities in India including the Nuclear
Board (AERB) on January 4, 2019, consequent to the Fuel Complex and the Heavy Water Board. Shri
retirement of Shri S.A. Bhardwaj, former Chairman, Nageswara Rao is a recipient of many accolades
AERB. including the Nuclear Excellence Award from the
World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)
A graduate in Electrical Engineering, Shri Nageswara
and the Outstanding Service Award from the Indian
Rao, had served as Director in the Nuclear Power
Nuclear Society (INS).
Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) until 2014. He has
Farewell to Shri S. A. Bhardwaj

Shri Shiv Abhilash Bhardwaj, Chairman, AERB laid
down the office of Chairman, AERB on January 4,
2019. Shri Bhardwaj who took over as Chairman,
AERB on September 1, 2015 had a vibrant and
dynamic tenure at AERB. Under his leadership,
AERB has taken significant initiatives to make AERB
a more competent, knowledge based organisation
by putting extra emphasis on training, strengthening
in-house technical capabilities by involving middle
level officers in reviews and assessments. Lot of
efforts were put in harmonizing the regulatory
safety documents. Shri S. A. Bhardwaj, Former Chairman, AERB felicitating
Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman, AERB

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