Department of Atomic Energy: set up under the Prime Minister's charge and the Atomic Energy Commission

Background

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) was set up under the direct charge of the Prime Minister through a Presidential Order on August 3, 1954. As per this order, all businesses of the Government of India related to Atomic Energy and to the functions of the Central Government under the Atomic Energy Act, 1948 were to be transacted in the Department. The Atomic Energy Commission, with full executive and financial powers, was set up by a Government resolution dated March 1, 1958. The Atomic Energy Commission is responsible for formulating the policy of the Department of Atomic Energy.