Across Asia and the Pacific, nations are working together through science, innovation, and shared purpose.
The Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA), established under the aegis of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), promotes peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology for sustainable socio-economic development across the region. In 2026, India assumes the Chairmanship of RCA. As a founding member of the Agreement and a long-standing contributor to regional cooperation, India’s engagement with RCA reflects decades of scientific collaboration, capacity building, and developmental partnership.
Peaceful Applications
Advancing healthcare, agriculture, water sustainability, environmental protection, and industrial development through peaceful applications of nuclear energy
Regional Cooperation
Strengthening partnerships among member states and beyond through collaborative research, training, technology dissemination, and scientific exchange.
Shared Futures
Creating resilient and sustainable futures through innovation, knowledge-sharing, and collective progress across Asia and the Pacific and beyond.
48th National Representatives Meeting
18-22 May 2026, Mumbai, Maharashtra INDIA
DAE Hosts the 48th NRM
The 48th National Representatives Meeting (NRM) of RCA will be hosted by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, in Navi Mumbai during May 2026. The meeting will bring together representatives, experts, institutions, RCARO, and IAEA officials to review RCA programme implementation, discuss future collaborative initiatives, and strengthen regional cooperation.
The technical visit for delegates is proposed at ACTREC, Kharghar.
Healthcare Management
Strengthening nuclear medicine, cancer care, radiotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, and healthcare capacity across the region.
Nuclear Agriculture & Food Technology
Supporting sustainable agriculture and food preservation through mutation breeding and application of radiation technologies.
Environmental & Radiation Applications
Applying radiation technologies for isotope hydrology, environmental monitoring, industrial applications, and urban waste management.
Water Technologies & Products
Advancing water purification, ultrafiltration, nuclear desalination, and sustainable water resource management.
Interactions, Tours & Exhibition
ACTREC shall host the delegates for a guided tour during the 48th NRM to the advanced healthcare setup enabled by nuclear reasearch. The technical exhibition shall bring the domain experts and scientists upclose with the delegats on technologies and products fostered by the Department of Atomic Energy.