The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India's premier nuclear research facility, located in Trombay, Mumbai. Established in 1954. BARC is named after Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, a renowned Indian physicist and founding director of the center. BARC's primary mission is to conduct research and development in the field of nuclear science, engineering, and related areas, including advanced materials, radiation biology, and nuclear medicine. The center is also responsible for designing and building India's nuclear power reactors, as well as developing and producing radioisotopes. medical and industrial applications BARC has contributed immensely towards India’s nuclear program and development of allied technologies.

Biofilms and Biofouling adversely impact cooling water systems, heat exchange equipment and power generation. The biofilms have assumed global significance for their detrimental role in health and antimicrobial resistance. While, beneficial biofilms or other microbial communities are providing immense service to the mankind through their contribution in element cycling in the environment and in engineered settings like wastewater treatment plants. The Biofouling and Biofilm Processes Research Group of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is the pioneer in India in the field of biofilms, biofouling control and biofilm-based biotechnologies for sustainable future. Apart from addressing biofouling issues in cooling water systems, the group is working towards developing novel antimicrobial strategies for biofilm control applications in industrial and healthcare settings. By recognizing the importance of biofilms and microbial communities in the environment, the group has been working towards development and deployment of sustainable biotechnologies for improving wastewater treatment infrastructure in the country.