BARC Officers Welfare Society Visakhapatnam (BOS)
Reg. No. 413 of 2026 dated 29.06.2026 under AP Society Registration Act, 2001
Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha conceived the Nuclear Program in India. Dr Bhabha established the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) for carrying out nuclear science research in 1945. To intensify the effort to exploit nuclear energy for the benefit of the nation, Dr Bhabha established the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) in January 1954 for multidisciplinary research program essential for the ambitious nuclear program of India. After the sad demise of Bhabha in 1966, AEET was renamed Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
Dr. Bhabha established the BARC Training School to cater to the manpower needs of the expanding atomic energy research and development program. In Bhabha’s own words "When Nuclear Energy has been successfully applied for power production in, say a couple of decades from now, India will not have to look abroad for its experts but will find them ready at hand". Dr Bhabha emphasized on self-reliance in all the fields of nuclear science and engineering.
BARC is the mother of R&D institutions such as Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre(VECC), etc., which carry out pioneering.
BARC has active groups for Research and Development in Reactor Technologies, Fuel reprocessing and waste management, Isotope Applications, Radiation Technologies and their application to health, agriculture and environment, Accelerator and Laser Technology, Electronics, instrumentation and reactor control and Materials Science. Strong emphasis on basic and applied research in a number of core disciplines of Science has made synergy between basic research and technology development possible.
BARC Visakhapatnam is operational since 2009. It is an extension of BARC, Mumbai and is developing infrastructure to boost nuclear research. It is situation in Atchuthapuram mandal of Anakapalle (earlier Visakhapatnam).
| Name of Account | BARC Officers Welfare Society Visakhapatnam |
| Account Number | 454 4163 1190 |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0021520 |
| MICR Code | 530002350 |
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
| Branch Name | Duppituru Vizag Dist |
| Branch Address | One Stop Service Centre Building, APSEZ, Duppituru, Atchutapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh |
BARC Officers Welfare Society Visakhapatnam (BOS) is a registered society formed by the Officers of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam. BOS is registered under Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001. It's area of operation is primarily restricted to Visakhapatnam and the surrounding areas.
The aims and objectives of the Society are:
Governing Council - is the highest decision making body of the Society. It's members are:
| Name | Educational Qualification | Position in Governing Council |
| Shri Sanjay Singh | B. Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering) | Chairman |
| Dr. Gursharn Singh | PhD | Member |
| Shri Sam Philip John | M. E. (Civil Engineering) | Member |
| Shri Rahulnath P. P. | B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) | Member |
| Shri Rambabu Balaga | M. Tech. (Electrical Engineering) | Member |
| Smt Shobhna Mishra | M. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) | Member |
| Shri Sanjay Kumar Chhabda | B. E. (Electronics & Instrumentation) | Member |
| Shri Anubhav Awasthi | B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) | Member |
Executive Committee - takes care of the day-to-day activities of the Society. Executive Committee is elected by the Members of the Society. The tenure of Executive Committee is three years.
Members of the first Executive Committee are:
| Name | Educational Qualification | Post Held in Executive Committee |
| Dr. Gursharn Singh | PhD | President |
| Shri Sam Philip John | M. E. (Civil Engineering) | Vice President |
| Shri Rahulnath P. P. | B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) | General Secretary |
| Shri Rambabu Balaga | M. Tech. (Electrical Engineering) | Joint Secretary |
| Smt Shobhna Mishra | M. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) | Treasurer |
| Shri Sanjay Kumar Chhabda | B. E. (Electronics & Instrumentation) | Executive Member |
| Shri Anubhav Awasthi | B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) | Executive Member |
Category of Members:
| Category | Eligibility | Admission Fee & Annual Subscription |
| Prime Member | Employee of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam serving on a Group-A Gazetted Post. | Admission Fee: Rs.10,000/- or as decided by the Governing Council from time to time. Annual Subscription Fee: Rs.1,000/- or as decided by the Governing Council from time to time. |
| Senior Member | An individual who has retired from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam after serving on a Group-A Gazetted Post. | Admission Fee: Rs.500/- or as decided by the Governing Council from time to time. Annual Subscription Fee: Rs.500/- or as decided by the Governing Council from time to time. |
| Guest Member | An individual serving / retired from Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India Units at Visakhapatnam. Guest Membership is allotted only for purpose/facility and for limited period as decided by the Governing Council on the recommendations of Executive Committee from time to time. | As decided by the Governing Council on the recommendation of Executive Committee from time to time. |
How to become member of the Society?
Interested individuals shall apply in the prescribed form (along with the admission fee and annual subscription fee) to the General Secretary of the Society.
The General Secretary shall submit the same, along with the recommendations of the Executive Committee, for obtaining approval of the Governing Council. The Governing Council of the Society shall decide on the admittance of the applicant to the Society. The Governing Council may refuse any person for Membership provided reasons for refusal shall be communicated.
If the Membership application is not accepted, the admission fee and annual fee deposited along with the membership application shall be refunded.
