Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD)
Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) for Exploration and Research is the oldest unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Under the Atomic Energy Act, passed by the Govt. of India on April 15, 1948.To take steps as may be necessary from time to time to protect the interests of the country in connection with atomic energy by exercise of the powers conferred on the Government of India by the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act.To survey the territories of the Indian Dominion for location of useful minerals in connection with atomic energy