Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir

Beauty mixes with the brains at Gulmarg with the inception and presence of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Gulmargat 74o E, 34.1o N coordinates. This high-altitude Atomic Research Centre is an Astrophysical Science Division that operates a Low-energy Neutron Monitor. BARC engages in a wide spectrum of scientific and technological activities spanning basic laboratory bench scale research to scaled-up plant level operations. BARC’s mandate is to provide Research and Development support required to sustain one of the major peaceful applications of nuclear energy such as the power generation, including the conceptualization of the program; drafting and finalization of the design of the Reactor and its peripheral components.

The Astrophysical Sciences Division operates three outstation facilities at - Mount Abu, Srinagar and Gulmarg. A low energy neutron monitor is operated at this High Altitude Research Laboratory in Gulmarg while the Mumbai and Mount Abu Laboratories engage in high energy Gamma Ray Astronomy.

What BARC also does is extend its expertise to chemical processing of spent fuels, safe disposal of nuclear waste besides developing new isotope application techniques in industries, medicine and agriculture. Advanced frontline research in physical, chemical and biological sciences are intensely being pursued in BARC in order to give the nation a cutting edge in the fields of science and technology at the international levels. Thus, BARC is a multifaceted institution wherein the in house research findings were further translated into the development stage and finally through successful demonstration phase is taken for deployment in the respective fields. Advanced equipment and instruments, well set laboratories, vibrant ambience and availability of expertise from all fields of science and engineering are the unique features of BARC committed in taking the nation to the new horizons of knowledge and development.