IICT chief appointed AERB member

By Our Special Correspondent

HYDERABAD, OCT. 16. Dr. K. V. Raghavan, Director of Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, has been appointed a member of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).

The AERB was set up in 1983 to enforce safety-related rules in respect of manufacture, storage and import of hazardous chemicals in the nuclear facilities. The objective is to ensure that the presence of ionising radiation and nuclear energy do not cause unacceptable impact on the members of public, health of workers and the environment in the country, according to a press release.

The Board issues licences and authorisations for siting, constructions, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and monitors the emergency preparedness in all nuclear and radiation facilities and maintains liaison with regulatory bodies in India and abroad. It is also responsible for the safety surveillance of 14 nuclear power plants, various heavy water and other nuclear installations.

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