April 07, New Delhi — In a major milestone for India’s nuclear energy program, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved its first criticality on April 6.The country continues to expand its clean energy portfolio, and fast breeder reactors will play a crucial role...
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India has achieved a major milestone in its nuclear energy program as the indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu has achieved criticality.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised this landmark achievement. In a social media post last...
New Delhi, April 6 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the country's scientists for designing and building the prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, independently.The Prime Minister stated that India has taken a significant step in its civil nuclear program...
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