Renowned scientist Shekhar Basu has been appointed as the Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission. Mr Basu, who is presently Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Chief Executive of the Nuclear Recycle Board, will replace R K Sinha who superannuates on 23rd of October. He will have tenure till he attains the age of 64 years. Mr Basu, who was instrumental in setting up reprocessing and waste management facilities at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research in Kalpakkam is a recipient of Padma Shri.