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Our Vision

NAARRI envisions an India (and the entire World) where everyone enjoys a good quality of life with general well-being and without sorrow through judicious application of radioisotopes and radiation technology.
This is based on the general Indian philosophy as written thousands of years ago as a shloka in the Atharva Veda –
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah
Sarve bhavantu niramayah
Sarve bhadrani Pashyantu
Ma kashchid dukkha bhagbhavet
This translates as, “May all be happy and free of debilitation, May all see goodness without being victims of sorrow”.

About Us

The National Association for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation in Industry (NAARRI) was founded in 1976, with an objective of being an effective interface between the Department of Atomic Energy and the users of radioisotopes and radiation technology.

During the last almost 50 years, the association has grown from strength to strength and has earned a unique place not only in India but in the Asia Pacific region as a leading organization devoted to the promotion of applications of radioisotopes and radiation. It has more than 1800 life members and 50 institutional members.

Our Mission

NAARRI’s mission is to convert its vision into reality by promoting deployment of radioisotope and radiation technologies for the general welfare and upliftment of the lives of our citizens (and that of the entire world).

The areas of application include health-care and well-being, plentiful production and supply of food with minimum wastage, good quality safe water resources in sufficient quantity, smooth running industry, clean and pollution free environment.

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On the Occasion of its Golden Jubilee, NAARRI is Organising it's 9th International Conference – NICSTAR 2026

About NAARRI

National Association for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation in Industry

The National Association for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation in Industry (NAARRI) was founded in 1976, with an objective of being an effective interface between the Department of Atomic Energy and the users of radioisotopes and radiation technology. Since its inception, it has been in the forefront in promoting the peaceful uses of Atomic Energy and programmes aimed at promoting applications of radioisotopes and radiation.

During the last 50 years, the association has grown from strength to strength and has earned a unique place not only in India but in Asia Pacific region as a leading organization devoted to the promotion of applications of radioisotopes and radiation.

In pursuance NAARRI has been organising training courses for industrial isotope radiography, management induction programmes designed to suit specific industrial sectors, programmes aimed at radiation safety objectives and practices, regular workshops, seminars, National and International Conferences on subjects of topical interest. NAARRI has also undertaken a programme of creating awareness among the general public, university students and faculty members, research organisations, media etc. to disseminate the latest information on current and potential applications of radioisotopes and radiation, and also to dispel the unfounded fear and apprehensions from the minds of the people about radiation. Several such awareness programs have been successfully organised along the length and breadth of the country.

NAARRI, which has completed fifty years of yeoman service to the society, is marching towards its milestone of Golden Jubilee. NAARRI has successfully organised eight international conferences and as part of Golden Jubilee celebrations, NAARRI is going to organise its ninth international conference – NICSTAR-2026 during March 9-12, 2026 at Westin Convention Centre, Powai, Mumbai, India. The theme of the conference is “Radiation Applications: Diverse, Mature and Sustainable” and will focus on highlighting the key role being played by radiation technologies towards achieving zero hunger, better healthcare, clean water, clean environment and efficient industrial processes with impeccable safety and reliability.

  • Founded as a professional body in the year 1976.
  • Acting as an interface between radiation technology providers and users.
  • Has more than 1400 Life Members and 50 Institutional Members.
  • Promoting applications of radioisotopes and radiation technology.
  • Conducts National and International Conferences on topics of current interests. The last International Conference NICSTAR-2023 (8th in the series) was held at Kochi, Kerala, India during January 7-9, 2023
  • NAARRI now proposes to organise its 9th international conference NICSTAR 2026 during February 2-5, 2026 at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
  • Conducts awareness programmes in different parts of India. Sixty such programmes conducted so far.
  • Regularly publishes Newsletter and Thematic Bulletins on topics of interest in the field of radiation technology. NAARRI had published a book on “Safety, Security and Regulations in Handling Radiation Sources”
  • NAARRI Awards being conferred on distinguished scientists, Technocrats and Entrepreneurs during the international conferences.

Dr A. K. Mohanty, Director, BARC, inaugurating the exhibition organised during NICSTAR 2023 held in Kochi, Kerala.

Dr. R. Chidambaram, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India inaugrating NICSTAR-2018 at Mumbai.

Activities by NAARI

Technical Bulletins

NAARRI publishes its newsletter containing the recent developments in the applications of radioisotopes and radiation technology. The thematic bulletins published by NAARRI are being widely acclaimed as the best reference material by the scientific community in the field. The recently published book on “Safety, Security and Regulations in Handling Radiation Sources” will go a long way in this direction.

Conferences and Seminars

NAARRI organises seminars, national and international conferences on a regular bases. It has also organized 8 International Conferences during the year 1984, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2010, 2015, 2018 and 2023. A large number of scientists and technologists from all over India and also from different parts of the world participated in these conferences. On the Occasion of its Golden Jubilee, NAARRI is Organising it's 9th International Conference – NICSTAR 2026

Awareness Programs and Training Courses

NAARRI has been organizing Awareness Programmes regularly in different parts of India. The target audience for these programmes have been graduate/post graduate students, faculty members from various Universities, research scholars and NGO's. Applications of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology in health care, agriculture, industry, food processing etc have been highlighted in these programmes by arranging lectures by eminent personalities in the respective fields.

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