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The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is a premier department under the direct charge of the Prime Minister of India, entrusted with the development of nuclear power technology, research in basic and applied sciences, and peaceful applications of radiation technology in agriculture, healthcare, and industry. In public healthcare, DAE operates the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), one of the world's foremost cancer research and treatment networks, providing affordable and free cancer treatment to economically disadvantaged patients and establishing cancer hospitals across India under the National Cancer Grid. In agriculture and public welfare, DAE's Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) develops high-yielding, disease-resistant mutant crop varieties for pulses and oilseeds, alongside nuclear radiation-based water desalination and food preservation technologies.
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is a premier department under the direct charge of the Prime Minister of India, entrusted with the development of nuclear power technology, research in basic and applied sciences, and peaceful applications of radiation technology in agriculture, healthcare, and industry. In public healthcare, DAE operates the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), one of the world's foremost cancer research and treatment networks, providing affordable and free cancer treatment to economically disadvantaged patients and establishing cancer hospitals across India under the National Cancer Grid. In agriculture and public welfare, DAE's Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) develops high-yielding, disease-resistant mutant crop varieties for pulses and oilseeds, alongside nuclear radiation-based water desalination and food preservation technologies.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 4 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Atomic Energy on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Atomic Energy. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Atomic Energy administers 4 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including BRNS Collaborative Nuclear Research Scheme, Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) Grant Scheme, DAE Young Scientist Research Award (DAE-SRC / BRNS), and 1 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Atomic Energy's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://dae.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Atomic Energy is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Atomic Energy can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
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Department of Atomic Energy
Department of Atomic Energy grants supporting university faculty and national lab scientists in nuclear sciences, radio-isotopes, and advanced materials.
Department of Atomic Energy
Department of Atomic Energy research grant supporting academic research in nuclear sciences, engineering, and medical isotopes.
Department of Atomic Energy
Department of Atomic Energy research award providing up to ₹35 Lakh grant support to young faculty in nuclear sciences and allied fields.
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Department of Atomic Energy prestigious post-doctoral fellowship with absorption pathway into Scientific Officer positions.