Department of Atomic Energy

परमाणु ऊर्जा विभाग
Department of Atomic Energy


प ऊ वि का प्रतीक चिन्ह Logo of DAE
आदर्शोक्ति: राष्ट्र की सेवा में परमाणु
Motto: Atoms in Service of the Nation
Agency overview
Formed 3 August 1954
Jurisdiction IndiaRepublic of India
Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[1]
Employees Classified
Agency executives Dr. R. K. Sinha, Secretary
Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent charge)
Website dae.nic.in

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is a department directly under the Prime Minister of India with headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.[2] DAE has been engaged in the development of nuclear power technology, applications of radiation technologies in the fields of agriculture, medicine, industry and basic research. DAE comprises five research centers, three industrial organizations, five public sector undertakings and three service organizations. It has under its aegis two boards for promoting and funding extra-mural research in nuclear and allied fields, mathematics and a national institute (deemed university). It also supports eight institutes of international repute engaged in research in basic sciences, astronomy, astrophysics, cancer research and education. It also has in its fold an educational society that provides educational facilities for children of DAE employees. The important programmes of the DAE are directed towards:

and other proven technologies, and to develop fast breeder reactors, as well as thorium based reactors with associated fuel cycle facilities;

building other sources of radiation such as accelerators and lasers, and developing and deploying radiation technology applications in the fields of medicine, agriculture, industry and basic research.

robotics, areas related to Fusion research, strategic materials and instrumentation, and encouraging the transfer of technology to industry.

of science; interaction with universities and academic institutions; support to research and development projects having a bearing on DAE’s programmes, and international cooperation in related advanced areas of research and contribution to national security.

Organization

Regulatory Board and Organization

Research & Development Sector

Public Sector

Industrial Organizations

Universities

Aided Sector

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India". Dae.gov.in. 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
  2. ↑ "Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India". Dae.gov.in. 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2010-08-06.