15-member delegation represents India at Convention on Nuclear Safety meeting in Vienna

A 15-member delegation represented India in the 10th review meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, Vienna. The meeting was held from April 13 to 24. The delegation was led by A K Balasubrahmanian, Chairman, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), with experts from AERB, BARC, NPCIL and Embassy of India in Vienna, a statement said. The two-week long review meeting marked 30 years of the Convention and was attended by delegations from 86 countries. The Indian delegation presented a comprehensive overview of its nuclear power programme, highlighting safety performance, regulatory practices, and future plans. The presentation also highlighted India's continued commitment to strengthening nuclear safety and its proactive engagement with the global nuclear safety community, while pursuing its projected large-scale expansion in nuclear power capacity. The delegation engaged extensively with experts from other countries, addressing a range of contemporary issues of nuclear safety. Indian delegates also participated in the discussions on other country presentations and shared insights on common issues and challenges. The deliberations in the review meeting culminated in plenary discussions with constructive outcomes. India earlier ratified the Convention on Nuclear Safety, on March 31, 2005, reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety. This legally binding Convention aims to achieve and sustain a high level of nuclear safety worldwide by establishing robust defences at nuclear installations against radiological hazards. It seeks to protect individuals, society and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, while also ensuring prevention and mitigation of accidents. Under the Convention, countries operating nuclear power plants are required to fulfil specific obligations aligned with the principles outlined in International Atomic Energy Agency's Fundamental Safety Principles (SF-1). These obligations encompass key aspects, such as siting, design, construction, and operation of nuclear installations, as well as provide opportunities for comparison of regulatory practices and safety standards against the international best practices.

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