eLORA Filing




eLORA Filing
eLORA (e-Licensing of Radiation Applications) is an online portal developed by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), India to streamline the licensing, registration, and regulatory compliance processes for organizations and individuals dealing with radiation sources, nuclear medicine, industrial radiography, and other radiation- related activities.
Key Features of eLORA:
- ✔ Online Registration & Licensing: Enables organizations to apply for approvals, registrations, and renewals of radiation-related activities.
- ✔ Document Submission & Tracking: Allows users to submit required documents and track application status in real-time.
- ✔ Regulatory Compliance Management: Facilitates compliance with AERB regulations through periodic reporting and inspections.
- ✔ Radiation Worker Registration: Maintains records of Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs), operators, and workers handling radiation sources.
- ✔ Import, Transport & Disposal Approvals: Provides authorization for the import, transportation, and disposal of radioactive materials.
Filing Procedure on eLORA Portal:
1. User Registration:
- Visit eLORA Portal and select "New User Registration."
- Choose the applicable category:
- Institute/Organization (Hospitals, Industrial Facilities, Research Labs, etc.)
- Individual Users (RSOs, Operators, etc.)
- Fill in organization details, upload necessary documents, and submit for approval.
2. Application for Licensing & Approvals:
- Log in to the eLORA account using credentials.
- Select the specific radiation application (e.g., X-ray machine, radiotherapy, industrial radiography, nuclear medicine).
- Complete the license application form by entering details about:
- Radiation sources & equipment.
- Radiation protection measures.
- Details of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
- Upload the required supporting documents (e.g., AERB-specified safety reports, equipment specifications, training certificates).
- Submit the application for AERB review.
3. Payment & Fee Submission:
- Pay the required application processing fee online via the portal.
4. Review & Approval Process:
- AERB reviews the submitted application, may request additional documents, and may conduct inspections if necessary.
- If approved, the license/registration certificate is issued via the portal.
- If modifications are required, applicants need to update their submission accordingly.
5. Periodic Compliance & Renewals:
- Users must submit periodic safety compliance reports through the portal.
- License renewals or amendments should be filed before expiry, following the same procedure.
Who Needs to Use eLORA?
- ✔ Hospitals, Diagnostic Centers & Clinics (CT Scan, MRI, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine)
- ✔ Industrial Units (Radiography, NDT, Gauging Devices)
- ✔ Research & Educational Institutions
- ✔ Nuclear Power Plants & Mining Companies
- ✔ Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs) & Operators
The eLORA portal ensures a transparent, efficient, and paperless system for regulatory approvals, making compliance with AERB guidelines more accessible for radiation-related industries.