(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a network of radiation emergency response centres
in different parts of the country to deal with nuclear emergency situations;
(b) if so, the details of the broad features thereof alongwith the cost involved;
(c) the benefits that are likely to be accrued as a result thereof; and
(d) the time by which such centres are likely to be operational in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER`S OFFICE AND MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS(SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
a) Yes,Sir.
b) Government has set-up eighteen Emergency Response Centres (DAE-ERCs) at various
installations of Department of Atomic Energy across the country at a cost of Rs.10.00 crore.The
DAE-ERCs are having various radiation monitoring systems for quick assessment of radiological
status by radiation safety experts of DAE.Cost of maintenance of various monitoring systems and
training is about Rs.30.00 lakh per annum.
c) DAE-ERCs will help in advising and aiding the Local Administration and Security agencies
in taking appropriate counter/rescue measures to meet unforeseen eventualities of
nuclear/radiological emergencies affecting the public domain in addition to helping Emergency
Response Team (ERT) to respond in time for the above situations.
d) All these 18 DAE-ERCs are operational and upgradation in terms of Radiation Monitoring
System/Protective Gear is an ongoing process.