Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)

AERB is India's nuclear regulatory authority, constituted on November 15, 1983 under Section 27 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. Its mandate is to enforce rules and regulations under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to ensure radiological safety. AERB prescribes acceptance limits for radiation exposure, grants consent at each stage of nuclear facility construction and operation, reviews emergency preparedness plans, and enforces licensing of personnel at nuclear installations. Its regulatory authority is derived from the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 — the overarching legislation governing all atomic energy activities in India.