September 2022 India Statement Agenda 4 Nuclear and Radiation Safety

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International Atomic Energy Agency
Board of Governors’ Meetings (September, 2022)
 

Agenda Item: 4

Nuclear and Radiation Safety

Statement by the Governor for India Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar

Mr Chairperson

We associate with the Statement of the G-77 and China delivered by thedistinguished Ambassador of  the Kingdom of Morrocco and would like to add a fewadditional remarks in our national capacity.

Chairperson

Nuclear safety is important for the future of nuclear energy and itsnumerous applications. India, therefore, appreciates the Agency’s continued programme of periodically revising the IAEA Safety Standards, taking cognizance of the current state of technology development, innovative designs and experience of the current range of nuclear reactors.

We welcome the Agency’s meetings of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Regulators’ Forum Steering Committee and its Working Group.With a global increase in utilization of nuclear technology for peacefulapplications, the safety of nuclear installations has become of paramountimportance and in this regard, the Agency has been striving towardspromoting and maintaining a strong and effective global framework innuclear safety. We commend Agency’s efforts in assisting member stateseither considering or planning the introduction of nuclear power orradiation technology, for establishing or strengthening their respectivesafety infrastructure, regulatory framework and competency in relevantareas.

Chairperson

Radiation protection is becoming an increasingly important issue inthe context of naturally occurring radioactive material, occupationalexposure and medical exposure. The different national, regional and international meetings along with imPACT review missions, and technical and consultancy meetings organized by the Agency,make a valuable contribution towards enhancing radiation protection andsafety of the occupational workers and patients undergoing treatment usingnuclear medicine.

India is pleased to contribute to the Agency’s efforts in nuclear safetythrough its active participation in various relevant Committees. In the past,India has hosted several IAEA Workshops and Technical Meetings and hasalso offered the services of its experts under Technical CooperationProgrammes.

Chairperson

With these comments, my delegation takes note of the documentunder this agenda item GOV/2022/35-GC(66)/10.

I thank you.