Abstract
This case discusses the evolution and role of India’s nuclear regulator - the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). It examines the need for a regulator in the context of India’s nuclear energy programme, its roles and responsibilities, and issues / concerns pertaining to its independence and transparent decision making. The case focusses on key questions such as: What is a regulator or a regulatory agency? Why are regulators important, specifically within the nuclear sector? What is meant by the independence of a regulator? What are the types of regulator independence? How are these ascertained?
Additional Information
| Product Type | Case |
|---|---|
| Reference No. | OB0242 |
| Title | Regulatory independence in India: A case of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board |
| Pages | 12 |
| Published on | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Year of Event | 2020 |
| Authors | Gopakumar, K V; Ram Mohan, M P; |
| Area | Organizational Behaviour (OB) |
| Discipline | Ethics and Governance, Management Education , Organizational Behaviour, Public Policy and Law |
| Sector | Government, Infrastructure, Public Sector |
| Learning Objective | Discuss and understand the idea of a regulator. Discuss and understand the role of AERB as a regultor within the nuclear sector, and its activities. Discuss why regulator independence is essential, especially for AERB as a nuclear regulator. Introduce the idea of regulator independence and the types of independence associated with a regulator. |
| Keywords | Regulator; Independence; Nuclear sector; India; AERB |
| Country | India |
| Access | For All |
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