Chennai, April 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India's own 500 MW fast breeder reactor Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality.
Modi said on X: "Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme. The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality.""This advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel than it consumes, reflects the depth of our scientific capability and the strength of our engineering enterprise. It is a decisive step towards harnessing our vast thorium reserves in the third stage of the programme. A proud moment for India. Congratulations to our scient...