Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership
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Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) is a premier research and training institute under India’s Department of Atomic Energy, established to foster international cooperation in nuclear energy, security, and safety, located on a 400-acre campus in Jasaur Kheri, Haryana.
Initiated in 2010 and officially opened in 2017, GCNEP serves as a global hub, hosting workshops, training courses, and research in areas like nuclear forensics, proliferation-resistant reactors, and radiological safety, partnering with nations including the U.S. and the IAEA to address evolving nuclear challenges.
Mission
The GCNEP’s mission is to promote the safe, secure, and sustainable use of nuclear energy worldwide by facilitating international dialogue, training programs, and cutting-edge research in nuclear security, radiation protection, and advanced nuclear technologies. It seeks to build a robust global nuclear security architecture, combat illicit trafficking, and enhance capacity through five specialized schools, supporting India’s commitment to peaceful nuclear energy use and non-proliferation.
Parent organization
The GCNEP operates under the Department of Atomic Energy, which oversees its establishment, funding, and strategic direction as one of six R&D units in India’s nuclear sector. The Department of Atomic Energy is the top organization, aligning GCNEP with national nuclear policy and international cooperation goals.
Legislation
The GCNEP was not created by specific legislation but was approved by the Government of India in September 2010 under the Department of Atomic Energy’s authority, formalized through a memorandum with international partners like the U.S. in November 2010, extended in 2020 for another decade.
Partners
The GCNEP collaborates with:
- Department of Atomic Energy (lead)
- United States Department of State (via 2010 MOU, extended 2020)
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Regional partners (e.g., Bangladesh, China, Indonesia)
Number of employees
The GCNEP does not publicly specify an employee count; it likely employs dozens to hundreds of researchers, trainers, and administrative staff, drawing additional expertise from DAE and international collaborators for its programs.
Organization structure
The GCNEP is structured around five specialized schools:
- School of Radiological Safety Studies conducts research and training in radiation protection.
- School of Nuclear Security Studies focuses on nuclear material security and forensics.
- School of Advanced Nuclear Energy System Studies explores reactor design.
- School of Nuclear Material Characterization Studies advances safeguards research.
- School of Applications of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology promotes isotope applications.
Leader
The GCNEP is led by a Director, currently Vimal Kumar Jain (as of recent updates), overseeing its strategic and operational activities.
Divisions
The efforts include:
- Nuclear Security Training for global capacity building.
- Radiological Research for safety and emergency response.
- Advanced Reactor Studies for sustainable technology.
List of programs
Key GCNEP initiatives include:
- IAEA International Training Course on Security of Non-Nuclear Radioactive Material in Transport
- Indo-US Technical Exchange on AC&D Central Alarm Station Software Simulation
- School of Nuclear Security Studies Workshops
Last total enacted budget
The GCNEP’s budget is not publicly detailed; it is funded through the DAE’s annual allocations (e.g., ₹49,618 crore in FY 2024-25 for DAE), with specific GCNEP funding undisclosed but likely in the range of millions annually, supplemented by international partnerships.
Staff
Staffing includes researchers, nuclear scientists, security experts, and trainers, estimated at dozens to low hundreds, supported by DAE personnel and visiting international faculty, with no exact count specified.
Funding
The GCNEP’s funding comes from the DAE’s budget (e.g., ₹49,618 crore in FY 2024-25), with contributions from international partners like the U.S. and IAEA for specific programs, though precise figures for GCNEP alone are not isolated in public records.
Services provided
The GCNEP offers training in nuclear security and safety, conducts R&D in advanced nuclear systems and radiological protection, and facilitates international workshops, enhancing global expertise and supporting nuclear forensics and emergency preparedness.
Regulations overseen
The GCNEP does not oversee regulations but contributes to nuclear safety and security standards through research and training, aligning with IAEA guidelines and India’s nuclear policies.
Headquarters address
Jasaur Kheri, Bahadurgarh, Haryana 124505, India
History
The GCNEP was approved by India’s government in September 2010, with a U.S.-India MOU signed on November 7, 2010, to foster cooperation, officially opening its campus in 2017 near Bahadurgarh. It has since hosted numerous international events—like the 2024 Indo-US Technical Exchange—and extended its U.S. partnership in October 2020 for another decade, growing into a key global nuclear security and research hub under DAE leadership.
External links
- Official Website
- wikipedia:Global_Centre_for_Nuclear_Energy_Partnership
- U.S.-India Joint Statement
- Department of Atomic Energy