The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India's premier nuclear research facility, headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was founded by Homi Jehangir Bhabha as the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay in January 1954 as a multidisciplinary research program essential for India's nuclear program. BARC is responsible for the research, development, and application of nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes. Its areas of research include: Reactor technology Fuel reprocessing and waste management Isotope applications Radiation technologies and their application to health, agriculture, and environment Accelerator and laser technology Electronics, instrumentation, and reactor control Materials science BARC has made significant contributions to India's nuclear program, including: The development of the first Indian nuclear reactor, Apsara The development of the Indian nuclear power program The development of the Indian space program The development of nuclear medicine and radiation therapy The development of nuclear agriculture The development of nuclear waste management BARC is a world-renowned nuclear research center and has been recognized for its contributions to nuclear science and technology. It has received numerous awards, including the Atoms for Peace Award from the United Nations in 1960. The current chairman of BARC is Ajit Kumar Mohanty. He was appointed in January 2023. Here are some additional facts about BARC: It has over 10,000 employees, including scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff. It has a budget of over ₹100 billion (US$1.3 billion). It has over 50 laboratories and test facilities. It has published over 20,000 research papers in international journals. It has filed over 2,000 patents. It has trained over 10,000 scientists and engineers from India and abroad. BARC is a major contributor to India's scientific and technological development. It is playing a leading role in India's efforts to harness nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.