Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the first PPP Research Reactor for production of Nuclear Medicines?
A. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the premier research organization of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has evolved a design for the first PPP Research Reactor for production of Nuclear Medicines.
B. This project will be a major step towards making India self-reliant in key radio isotopes used in medical and industrial applications.
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
Explanation:
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has evolved a design for the first PPP Research Reactor for production of Nuclear Medicines. The premier research organization of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is ready to share the technology of production of a variety of nuclear medicines. In the proposed partnership, the private entities will get exclusive rights to process and market the isotopes produced in the research reactor, in lieu of investing in the reactor and processing facilities. In May 2020, Union Finance Minister announced establishment of a Research Reactor in PPP mode for production of medical isotopes as a part of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat initiatives for DAE.
