Assistance to institutions engaged in scientific work and to universit

Assistance to institutions engaged in scientific work and to universities for advancement of study and research in nuclear sciences is the responsibility of

[amp_mcq option1=”Department of Atomic Energy” option2=”Ministry of New and Renewable Energy” option3=”Ministry of Power” option4=”Ministry of Science and Technology” correct=”option1″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC SO-Steno – 2017
In India, all matters related to atomic energy, including scientific research, development, and assistance to institutions and universities in nuclear sciences, fall under the purview of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The DAE is a department directly under the Prime Minister’s Office and is the nodal agency for nuclear research and development in the country.
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is the primary body responsible for promoting and supporting research and development in nuclear sciences in India.
The DAE oversees various research institutions, public sector undertakings, and grant-in-aid institutions involved in nuclear science and technology, such as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), and provides grants to universities for relevant research.