<span style="color: #222222;">Distinguished scientist Ajit Kumar Mohanty has been appointed Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">It is the country's premier multi-disciplinary nuclear research facility based in Mumbai. An order by the Ministry of Personnel and Training said Mohanty has been appointed Director for a period of three years. </span>