AERB Gets New Chairman: A K Balasubrahmanian
Why in the news
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) picked a new head for the country’s nuclear safety regulator in January 2026.
Key facts
- New chief: A K Balasubrahmanian, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
- Appointing authority: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
- Term: three years.
About AERB
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Established | 1983 |
| Legal basis | Atomic Energy Act, 1962 |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Role | Apex body regulating nuclear and radiation safety in India |
Exam angle
- Full form: Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
- Year of setting up: 1983; city: Mumbai.
- Parent law: Atomic Energy Act, 1962.