 SOURCES OF NUCLEAR WASTE IN GERMANY:

*)Nuclear power plants

*)Medical applications (e.g., diagnostics, therapy)

*)Research and development

*)Industrial applications

(e.g.,manufacturing, sterilization)

*)Education and training

*)Defense and security

 REGULATIONS:

*)The German Atomic Energy Act (Atomgesetz) provides the legal framework for the safe handling and
disposal of radioactive waste.

*)The Federal Ministry for Environment oversees the implementation of nuclear waste management
regulations.

*)The Federal Office for Radiation Protection advices the BMU on nuclear waste management issues and
for conducting research and development in this area.

*)The German waste management organization, Gesellschaft für Nukleare Entsorgung (GNS), is
responsible for the disposal of radioactive waste in Germany.

*)The German government has adopted a multi-barrier disposal concept for radioactive waste, which
involves disposing of the waste in a deep geological repository.

 Suggestion to Improve collection and processing of nuclear waste in INDIA:

*)Implement robust waste segregation practices at nuclear facilities to ensure proper

categorization and handling of waste materials.

*)Expand and upgrade storage facilities for nuclear waste and establish reliable transportation
networks to safely transport waste from generating sites to processing facilities.
*)Invest in research and development of advanced waste processing technologies to effectively
reduce the volume and radioactivity of nuclear waste.

*)Create a long-term strategic plan for nuclear waste management, encompassing waste
generation, collection, processing, storage, and disposal.

*)Raise public awareness about nuclear waste management issues, address concerns
transparently, and actively engage local communities in decision-making processes.

*)Enhance regulatory frameworks and implement robust enforcement mechanisms to ensure

compliance with safety standards and environmental protection measures.