New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is planning to establish a new Research and Development campus spread across 3,000 acres in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh.

The premier multi-disciplinary nuclear research organisation has approached the Andhra Pradesh government seeking approval to divert 148.15 hectares (0.366 acres) of land for the new project, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

An Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the ministry has reviewed the proposal earlier this month and recommended it for 'in-principle' approval, allowing the diversion of the first parcel of land for the new campus.

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