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CHANGES IN AERB’S ORGANISATION

Shri Guntur Nageswara Rao takes over the reins of AERB

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

Shri S. A. Bhardwaj, Former Chairman, AERB felicitating Shri G. Nageswara Rao, taking over the charge as Chairman
Shri G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman, AERB AERB from Shri S. A. Bhardwaj, Former Chairman, AERB

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. NREMC
at AERB was relocated and upgraded.

Shri Bhardwaj was felicitated for his contribution Shri D. K. Shukla, ED, AERB felicitating Shri S. A.
in safety and regulatory areas in the Board meeting, Bhardwaj, Chairman, AERB in presence of Shri G.
Executive Committee Meeting and in the farewell Nageswara Rao, Chairman designate
organized on January 3, 2019 in AERB.

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