Functions of PAEC

PAEC is charged with the promotion of, and research work on the peaceful uses of atomic energy in the fields of agriculture, medicine and industry, as well as the execution of development projects involving nuclear power stations and the generation of electric power, and to perform such other functions relating to the peaceful uses of atomic energy as may be agreed to between the Commission and the government.

Accordingly the commission is engaged in:-

• Programmes to develop nuclear power and fuel-cycle facilities.

• Promotion of use of radiation and radio-isotopes in agriculture, medicine and industry.

• Research, development and training of manpower to support the programmes of   nuclear power and radio-isotope applications.