United Nation's Nuclear Watchdog Slams India's Nuclear Regulatory Framework

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NEW DELHI:
The United Nation's nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna has today concluded that India's nuclear regulator, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), is not independent and lacks internal emergency arrangements.

The global atomic watch dog was invited by the Indian government to conduct a review of India's nuclear regulatory framework. The review also suggested that India should allow more external independent safety inspections of India's nuclear plants.

UN nuclear watchdog concludes that India should promulgate a national policy and strategy for safety, and radioactive waste management. India's nuclear regulator should be independent. India's nuclear regulatory should be separated from other entities having responsibilities or interests that could unduly influence its decision making. India should increase the frequency on-site inspections. India's N-regulator develop its own internal emergency arrangements.

Taking a carrot and stick approach the 12-day mission also applauded the Indian nuclear regulator 'for its research and development infrastructure that provides strong regulatory review and assessment activities'.

"The IAEA review team concluded that there is a strong commitment to safety in India," said team leader Ramzi Jammal, Executive Vice-President and Chief Regulatory Operations Officer at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

S S Bajaj, Chairman of the AERB, who received the IRRS draft report at the conclusion of the mission, said, "The acknowledgement of the effectiveness of India's safety regulation in the outcome of this IRRS mission has renewed AERB's resolve and commitment for ensuring a high level of safety in the facilities and activities. AERB is committed to pursuing the improvements suggested by the mission towards further strengthening the regulatory framework."

Mr Jammal said "India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is an experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated regulatory body for the protection of the public and the environment. It continues to enhance its regulatory programme to face the current and future challenges in regulating nuclear safety, such as reinforcing the safety of existing nuclear facilities, monitoring ageing and decommissioning, as well as providing oversight of the construction, commissioning and operation of new nuclear power plants."

The Indian Government had invited the review, which included interviews and discussions with regulatory staff and site visits to observe inspections. The mission team compared the Indian regulatory framework for nuclear safety with IAEA safety standards.

India today operates 21 nuclear power plants with an installed capacity of 5780 MW and a bill to make the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board independent has been pending with the Parliament for a few years.

UN's Watchdog Slams India's Nuclear Regulatory Framework

 

[Tshering22]

India's nuclear regulator should be independent. India's nuclear regulatory should be separated from other entities having responsibilities or interests that could unduly influence its decision making. India should increase the frequency on-site inspections. India's N-regulator develop its own internal emergency arrangements.

More like be under the thumb of a few selected Western countries.

Not happening.

 

[kakathiya]

the very same IAEA inspected the fukushima plant, what happened to the standards?, the very same IAEA went to iraq to inspect saddams WMDS where are they?

 

[opruh]

India's nuclear program poses a great threat to humanity, only responsible countries should be allowed to have their own nuclear program.

 

[skynet]

India's nuclear program poses a great threat to humanity, only responsible countries should be allowed to have their own nuclear program.

 

[OrionHunter]

The review also suggested that India should allow more external independent safety inspections of India's nuclear plants.

Good excuse to pry into India's nuke program. That's not going to happen!

India's nuclear program poses a great threat to humanity, only responsible countries should be allowed to have their own nuclear program.

And you're from? Ah! Egypt! The most responsible country in the world? Let's check it out....

Coups, use of extreme force to remove civilians who gather to protest, the military, police and political members of the regime committing crimes against humanity, involvement of Egypt’s new rulers in murder, unlawful imprisonment, torture, persecution against an identifiable group, enforced disappearance of persons … intentionally causing great suffering. The evidence proves the crimes were widespread and systematic, especially against the Muslim Brotherhood......

Talking through my hat, am I? Those are excerpts taken from the report of the International Criminal Court. Here..Will Middle East governments ever face international justice? | Al Jazeera America

You say that India's nuclear program poses a great threat to humanity, because it's an irresponsible nation?? My a$$! Get your own house in order first before pontificating to others.

 

[wiseone2]

Good excuse to pry into India's nuke program. That's not going to happen!

We need to have at least independent internal body to check the safety of our nuclear facilities

 

[Levina]

India's nuclear program poses a great threat to humanity, only responsible countries should be allowed to have their own nuclear program.

Did you read the complete article??

Read it again this is what it says..

The IAEA review team concluded that there is a strong commitment to safety in India," said team leader Ramzi Jammal

Mr Jammal said "India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is an experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated regulatory body for the protection of the public and the environment. It continues to enhance its regulatory programme to face the current and future challenges in regulating nuclear safety, such as reinforcing the safety of existing nuclear facilities, monitoring ageing and decommissioning, as well as providing oversight of theconstruction, commissioning and operation of new nuclear power plants."

 

[OrionHunter]

We need to have at least independent internal body to check the safety of our nuclear facilities

Agreed! But the internationals should be kept out!

 

[SajeevJino]

India's nuclear program poses a great threat to humanity, only responsible countries should be allowed to have their own nuclear program.

Because we supplied Nuke Blue prints to Some idiot countries, constructed Nuke plants in political instability countries more over We sell nuke Materials and sub parts in Amazon and Ebay

 

[kaku1]

India's nuclear program poses a great threat to humanity, only responsible countries should be allowed to have their own nuclear program.

Okey, so what your country do?

 

[Kinetic]

India's nuclear program poses a great threat to humanity, only responsible countries should be allowed to have their own nuclear program.

Who is responsible country? USA? They massacred few millions in two days. Or those who have thousands of nukes?

India's most of the scients work on peaceful use of nuclear energy not making nukes.

 

[Hindustani78]

IAEA Mission Concludes Peer Review of India's Nuclear Regulatory Framework | International Atomic Energy Agency

Senior international nuclear safety experts today concluded a 12-day International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission to review India's regulatory framework for safety of nuclear power plants (NPPs).

In its preliminary findings, the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team noted that the Republic of India has forecast that nuclear power generation in India will increase significantly over the next decade. This poses challenges to the country, as it must maintain sufficient regulatory oversight of both operating nuclear power plants and those under construction.

"The IRRS team concluded that there is a strong commitment to safety in India," said team leader Ramzi Jammal, Executive Vice-President and Chief Regulatory Operations Officer at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. "India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is an experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated regulatory body for the protection of the public and the environment. It continues to enhance its regulatory programme to face the current and future challenges in regulating nuclear safety, such as reinforcing the safety of existing nuclear facilities, monitoring ageing and decommissioning, as well as providing oversight of the construction, commissioning and operation of new nuclear power plants."

The Indian Government had invited the review, which included interviews and discussions with regulatory staff and site visits to observe inspections. The mission team compared the Indian regulatory framework for nuclear safety with IAEA safety standards.

S.S. Bajaj, Chairman of the India Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, who received the IRRS draft report at the conclusion of the mission, said:

"The acknowledgement of the effectiveness of India's safety regulation in the outcome of this IRRS mission has renewed AERB's resolve and commitment for ensuring a high level of safety in the facilities and activities. AERB is committed to pursuing the improvements suggested by the mission towards further strengthening the regulatory framework."

The IRRS team identified good practices including:

• India has a comprehensive and well-established national educational and training system that supports competence-building for its nuclear programme;
• The AERB takes full benefit from operational experience with the aim of continuously enhancing its regulatory framework and processes;
• The AERB's research and development infrastructure provides strong regulatory review and assessment activities, and
• The scope and depth of the AERB recruitment and training programme is effective in maintaining a knowledgable technical staff.

The mission provided recommendations and suggestions for improvement, including the following:

• The Government should promulgate a national policy and strategy for safety, and a radioactive waste management strategy as a statement of the Government’s intent;
• The Government should embed the AERB's regulatory independence in law, separated from other entities having responsibilities or interests that could unduly influence its decision making;
• The AERB should review the implementation of its policy and existing arrangements to ensure it maintains independence in the performance of its regulatory functions;
• The AERB should consider increasing the frequency of routine on-site inspections at NPPs to allow for additional independent verification and more effective regulatory oversight, and
• The AERB should develop and implement its own internal emergency arrangements including detailed procedures to fulfil its emergency response role.

The final mission report will be provided to the Indian Government in about three months.

Quick Facts

India has 21 operating nuclear power reactors and seven under construction. The review of other uses of nuclear materials and radioactive sources were not within the scope of this IRRS Mission.

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IAEA Director General Commends India's Cancer Control Expertise | International Atomic Energy Agency

The establishment of comprehensive cancer control programmes in developing countries demonstrates how nuclear technology can contribute to global development, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said during a visit to the Tata Memorial Centre cancer hospital in Mumbai. “Cancer is reaching epidemic proportions in developing countries, but many lack the resources to deal with it,” he said. Having the right facilities in these countries to manage, and even cure cancer, can save thousands of people from this often fatal disease.

Mr Amano thanked India for the generous support it has provided to international efforts in cancer control, in which the IAEA plays an active part. India supplied radiotherapy machines to a number of developing countries and Indian cancer specialists, including from the Tata Memorial Centre, have made important contributions to IAEA research and publications in areas such as radiation oncology.

By 2020, over 10 million people could die of cancer around the world each year, with an increasing proportion in low and middle income countries. The IAEA has been working with partners such as the World Health Organization to assist countries in developing comprehensive cancer control programmes that cover prevention, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care, Mr Amano said.

See the web site of the IAEA’s Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) for more information on the Agency’s role in cancer control and on its cooperation with partners worldwide for higher impact.

“Centre of excellence” in India

Mr Amano complimented the Tata Medical Centre for its role in cancer care and said it did impressive work. “This institution is widely recognised both as a centre of excellence in the treatment of cancer, and for the high quality of its research,” he said.

Earlier, Rajendra Achyut Badwe, Director of the Tata Memorial Centre, briefed Mr Amano on current work on cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as in clinical medicine, research and development, and on recent initiatives in public health.

During his stay in Mumbai, Mr Amano also held discussions with Ratan Kumar Sinha, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission, and received a briefing on the current status of India’s nuclear power programme.

 

[Ankit Kumar 001]

Hi
Basically they want to say that we should hand over the inspection of our reactors to White House?
Hmm... We should be careful as this could also be used to spy on our Thorium Research.
Though I hope our administration is made more effective while adopting Japanese standards.
Cheers
Thanks

 

[opruh]

Who is responsible country? USA? They massacred few millions in two days. Or those who have thousands of nukes?

India's most of the scients work on peaceful use of nuclear energy not making nukes.

You use nuclear weapons to threaten Pakistan, that is not a nice thing to do.