Section 7
Institutional Structure

In the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, there shall be “Nuclear Steering Committee” for providing necessary directives and guidance regarding the implementation of National Nuclear Policy for long term basis. The committee may form technical committees including experts as required. Composition of Nuclear Steering
Committee shall be as follows:

Hon. Minister/State Minister, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology – Chairperson

Hon. Member, National Planning Commission (Concerned sector) – Member

Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology – Member

Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs – Member

Secretary, Ministry of Defense – Member

Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Member
Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and
Supplies – Member
Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and
Cooperatives – Member
Secretary, Nepal Academy of Science and
Technology – Member
– Member
– Member
Chief, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Bhaktapur
Chief, B.P. Koirala Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur
Head of central department of physics,
Tribhuvan
Department
University, Physics Central– Member
Two experts nominated by the Government of
Nepal from the Atomic Sector – Member
Scientific Advisor, Ministry of Environment,
Science and Technology – Member
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment,
Science and Technology – Member-Secretary

Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology shall have the role of
promoter, regulator and facilitator in implementation of this policy.