Archive · 15 Dec 2025
BARC to establish 3,000-acre R&D hub in Andhra Pradesh
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is planning to build a big new research campus in Andhra Pradesh.
This campus will be on 3,000 acres of land.
The government has approved the use of some forest land for this project.
The campus will have walls, fences, roads, and other buildings.
Some trees will be cut down, but not too many.
The project is secret, but it will help with things like energy, health, and farming.
The government thinks this is important for the country.
BARC is establishing a new R&D campus in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, spanning 3,000 acres.
The project has received in-principle approval for diverting 148.15 hectares of forest land.
Over 1,200 hectares of revenue land have already been acquired for the project.
The campus will include perimeter walls, security fencing, roads, and other infrastructure.
The project aims to conduct research in nuclear field with applications in energy security, health, agriculture, water, and other strategic areas.
- Who
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
- What
- Establishment of a new Research and Development campus
- When
- Proposal reviewed and recommended for approval earlier this month
- Where
- Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Strategic initiative for research in the nuclear field
Environmental Concerns
Government and Strategic Necessity
Tree Felling
Environmental Concerns
Concerns about the impact of felling 1,722 trees on the local ecosystem.
Government and Strategic Necessity
The number of trees to be felled is minimal and will not significantly affect the ecosystem, especially since those near the sea will remain untouched.
Land Diversion
Environmental Concerns
Potential environmental and ecological risks associated with diverting forest land for the project.
Government and Strategic Necessity
The diversion of forest land is necessary for strategic and national security reasons, and the project will contribute to various strategic areas.
- Location
- Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh
- Land Area
- 3,000 acres
- Forest Land Diversion
- 148.15 hectares
- Trees to be Cleared
- 1,722
- Approving Body
- Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC)
- Strategic Initiative
- Central Government
- Research Focus
- Nuclear field with applications in energy security, health, agriculture, water, and other strategic areas
Sources
BARC to establish 3,000-acre R&D hub in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district: All about the project
BARC to expand its R&D campus in Andhra’s Anakapalli
BARC to set up 3,000-acre R&D campus in Andhra’s Anakapalli
BARC to set up 3k-acre R&D centre in Anakapalli district
