How barc is contributing to the development of india
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The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India's premier nuclear research facility, headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra. BARC is a multi-disciplinary research centre with extensive infrastructure for advanced research and development covering the entire spectrum of nuclear science, engineering and related areas.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.svg
The logo of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Abbreviation
BARC
Motto
Atoms in the service of the Nation
Formation
January 3, 1954[1]
Founder
Homi J. Bhabha
Legal status
Operational
Purpose
Nuclear research
Headquarters
Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Coordinates
19.017°N 72.925°E
Director
Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty
Parent organisation
Department of Atomic Energy
Budget
₹3,159 crore (US$460 million) (2015–2016)
Website
barc.gov.in
Formerly called
Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay
BARC's core mandate is to sustain peaceful applications of nuclear energy, primarily for power generation. It manages all facts of nuclear power generation, from theoretical design of reactors to, computerised modelling and simulation, risk analysis, development and testing of new reactor fuel materials, etc. It also conducts research in spent fuel processing, and safe disposal of nuclear waste. Its other research focus areas are applications for isotopes in industries, medicine, agriculture, etc. BARC operates a number of research reactors across the country.[2]