The mission of the AERB is to ensure the use of ionising radiation and nuclear energy in India does not cause undue risk to the health of people and the environment.

Radioactive waste management

The waste management activities for both radioactive and chemical wastes generated from nuclear power plants and other nuclear fuel cycle facilities are in the purview of the regulatory body. The waste management in industrial and research facilities of DAE also are under AERB’s purview. Radioactive wastes generated in the medical facilities using radioactive source for diagnostic and/or therapeutic applications also have to meet safety requirements stipulated by AERB.

Radioactive waste management/disposal related information is categorized based on the source here.

Waste from NPPs
Waste from fuel cycle facilities other than NPPs
Wastes from Medical, Industrial and Research Facilities
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Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

Niyamak Bhavan, Anushaktinagar

Mumbai-400094 India

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