Dear Colleagues,

Indian Association for Radiation Protection (IARP) is pleased to announce its 35^th National Conference (IARPNC-2025) on "Radiation Protection for Sustainable Nuclear Energy: Adapting to Climate and Technological Changes," scheduled from January 29-31, 2025, at Mangala Auditorium, Mangalore University

Founded in 1968 as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) under the Public Trust Act 1950, IARP represents radiation protection professionals across India. It serves a diverse membership, including specialists and users of natural and artificial radiation sources. In May 1970, IARP became an affiliate of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA). The Association's primary mission is to advance radiation protection science in nuclear technology and the broad applications of ionising radiation across industry, medicine, agriculture, and research. To support knowledge dissemination in radiation protection, IARP operates through four regional chapters nationwide.

For the past 55 years, IARP has served national and international scientific communities by organising conferences and workshops on radiation protection and safety. IARP hosts its national conference biennially, partnering with regional institutions and those under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

IARPNC-2025 will focus on key themes such as Radiation Protection in Emerging Nuclear Technologies, Radiation Safety and Protection across Nuclear Fuel Cycle facilities, Medical, Industrial and other Sectors, Radiation Dosimetry, Nuclear Instrumentation and System Development, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Radiation Protection Philosophy, Risk Estimates and Regulatory Frameworks.

This conference will provide a crucial platform for stakeholders to discuss radiological safety concerns, particularly those related to emerging nuclear technologies.

Mangalore University, located approximately 20 km southeast of Mangalore at Mangalagangothri, is recognised as a premier institution in India and is internationally acclaimed for its research in radiation sciences, particularly in radiation protection and radioecology.

We are delighted to invite you to participate in IARPNC-2025 and eagerly look forward to your valuable contributions.