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'''Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology''' in short known as "BRIT" is a unit of the [[Department of Atomic Energy (India)|Department of Atomic Energy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/brit_groups.html| title = AboutUs}}</ref> with its headquarters in [[Navi Mumbai]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/brit_hq.html |title=ContactUS |publisher=Britatom.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2010-08-22}}</ref> Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT), the unit of Department of Atomic Energy, is focussed on  
'''Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology''' in short known as "BRIT" is a unit of the [[Department of Atomic Energy (India)|Department of Atomic Energy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/brit_groups.html| title = AboutUs}}</ref> with its headquarters in [[Navi Mumbai]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/brit_hq.html |title=ContactUS |publisher=Britatom.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2010-08-22}}</ref> Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT), the unit of Department of Atomic Energy, is focused on  
bringing the benefits of the use of radioisotope applications and radiation technology across industry, healthcare, research and  
bringing the benefits of the use of radio isotope applications and radiation technology across industry, healthcare, research and  
agricultural sectors of the society.
agricultural sectors of the society.


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generating electricity by NPCIL, BRIT has independently created a separate visible area of contribution to the society.   
generating electricity by NPCIL, BRIT has independently created a separate visible area of contribution to the society.   
The applications of radiation and radioisotopes in the healthcare, industry, agriculture and research has proved to be one of the
The applications of radiation and radioisotopes in the healthcare, industry, agriculture and research has proved to be one of the
most wide-spread peaceful uses of the nuclear sciences besides the nuclear power production.
most widespread peaceful uses of the nuclear sciences besides the nuclear power production.


Realizing the importance of the use of the radioisotopes for societal benefits and national development, the Department of Atomic Energy has, over the years, built up adequate infrastructure facilities for the production and applications of radioisotopes which is in the form of  
Realizing the importance of the use of the radio isotopes for societal benefits and national development, the Department of Atomic Energy has, over the years, built up adequate infrastructure facilities for the production and applications of radioisotopes which is in the form of  
Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT).   
Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT).   
[[File:Animated BRIT.gif|thumb|right|Isotopes & Radiation]]
[[File:Animated BRIT.gif|thumb|right|Isotopes & Radiation]]


BRIT continues its endeavour towards providing its best services to mankind through meeting the demands of the users, be it in the fields of nuclear medicine, healthcare or towards advanced technologies such as engineering and radiation technology equipments for medical as well as industrial uses,  
BRIT continues its endeavour towards providing its best services to mankind through meeting the demands of the users, be it in the fields of nuclear medicine, healthcare or towards advanced technologies such as engineering and radiation technology equipments for medical as well as industrial uses,  
radiation processing services, isotope applications or radioanalytical services.
radiation processing services, isotope applications or radio analytical services.


Radiopharmaceuticals, RIA laboratories, Labelled Compounds, Radiation processing Plant, Radiation Equipment Production Facility, Column Generator Plant,  Radioanalytical Laboratory, Isotope Application Services and Electron Beam facility are located at BRIT/BARC Vashi Complex in Navi Mumbai.
Radio pharmaceuticals, RIA laboratories, Labelle Compounds, Radiation processing Plant, Radiation Equipment Production Facility, Column Generator Plant,  Radio analytical Laboratory, Isotope Application Services and Electron Beam facility are located at BRIT/BARC Vashi Complex in Navi Mumbai.
Marketing & Services, Sealed Sources & Logistics, ISOMED and Medical Cyclotron Facility are located at different units in Mumbai. Besides, BRIT has six regional centres<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/rcr_brit.html | title=Regional Centres | publisher=Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology }}</ref> located at Bengaluru, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Kota.
Marketing & Services, Sealed Sources & Logistics, ISOMED and Medical Cyclotron Facility are located at different units in Mumbai. Besides, BRIT has six regional centres<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/rcr_brit.html | title=Regional Centres | publisher=Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology }}</ref> located at Bengaluru, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Kota.


'''Major Products'''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/products.html | title=Products Offered | publisher=Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology }}</ref>
'''Major Products'''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/products.html | title=Products Offered | publisher=Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology }}</ref>


* Radiopharmaceuticals
* Radio pharmaceuticals
* Radiation Technology Equipment  
* Radiation Technology Equipment  
* Sealed Sources
* Sealed Sources
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* Radiation Processing Services  
* Radiation Processing Services  
* Isotope Applications
* Isotope Application
* Radioanalytical Testing
* Radio analytical Testing


Shri Pradip Mukherjee is the Chief Executive of BRIT since 1 August 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/britnews.html | title=News & Highlights | publisher=Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology | accessdate=29 November 2015 }}</ref>
Shri Pradip Mukherjee is the Chief Executive of BRIT since 1 August 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.britatom.gov.in/htmldocs/britnews.html | title=News & Highlights | publisher=Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology | accessdate=29 November 2015 }}</ref>