Department Of Atomic Energy India

The Department Of Atomic Energy (Dae) Came Into Being On August 3, 1954 Under The Direct Charge Of The Prime Minister Through A Presidential Order. According To The Esolution Constituting The Aec, The Secretary To The Government Of India In The Department Of Atomic Energy Is Ex-officio Chairman Of The Atomic Energy Commission. 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 & Three Service Organizations. It Has Under Its Aegis Two Boards For Promoting & Funding Extra-mural Research In Nuclear & 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.