As of August 2019, who was the Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre?

Key Points

• Ajit Kumar Mohanty was appointed as the Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in March 2019.
• He succeeded K.N. Vyas, who was appointed the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
• Ajit Kumar Mohanty is a distinguished scientist and has made significant contributions in the field of nuclear physics.
• Before his appointment as Director of BARC, he served as the Director of Physics Group at BARC.

Important Points

• The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India's premier nuclear research facility headquartered in Mumbai.
• BARC is a multi-disciplinary research center with extensive infrastructure for advanced research and development in nuclear science, engineering, and related areas.
• The center was established in 1954 and named after Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear program.
• BARC's objectives include generating nuclear power, promoting the use of radioisotopes in various fields, and developing advanced technologies in frontier areas of science and engineering.