BARC Akruthi Kendra at GITAM
Atomic research translated into practical technologies.
The collaboration combines BARC's technology portfolio with G-TEC's industry linkage, demonstration and transfer support for Andhra Pradesh.
About the Kendra
A regional bridge to nationally developed technologies.
BARC Akruthi Kendra at GITAM facilitates access to BARC-developed technologies for rural communities, MSMEs, entrepreneurs and institutions. Its work spans technology demonstration, training, adoption guidance and market outreach.
The programme brings together radiation-processed products, nuclear agriculture, food processing, biomedical applications and water technologies to address practical needs in agriculture, healthcare, food security and community infrastructure.
- Established
- 2025, as a joint initiative by BARC and GITAM G-TEC
- Location
- GITAM Campus, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Technology access
- 250+ BARC-developed technologies for transfer
- Outreach
- 500+ farmers and MSMEs trained
Technology focus areas
Explore official BARC technologies by application.
Each pathway below opens the relevant technology page on the official BARC website.
Agriculture technologies
Field-ready technologies for soil health, crop productivity and resource efficiency.
Open official BARC page 02Food and radiation processing
Radiation processing pathways for shelf life, food safety and post-harvest value.
Open official BARC page 03Healthcare sterilisation
Sterilisation technologies for medical devices, surfaces and healthcare settings.
Open official BARC page 04Water treatment
Membrane and desalination technologies for safe water and industrial applications.
Open official BARC pageAdoption and demonstration support
Interested in a BARC technology?
G-TEC can help identify fit, arrange a demonstration discussion and structure the next step for technology adoption.