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India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Attains Criticality in Kalpakkam

The indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu has successfully attained criticality. This marks a significant milestone in the second stage of India's nuclear power programme. Political leaders have hailed the achievement as a proud moment that strengthens India's path towards long-term energy security and self-reliance. The reactor is a crucial step towards eventually harnessing the country's vast thorium reserves.

Key Points: PFBR at Kalpakkam Attains Criticality | India's Nuclear Milestone

  • PFBR attains criticality at Kalpakkam
  • Key step in India's three-stage nuclear programme
  • Moves nation closer to harnessing thorium reserves
  • Strengthens path to energy security & self-reliance
  • Testament to indigenous scientific excellence
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Proud moment for every Indian, says Andhra CM on PFBR attaining criticality

India's indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor attains criticality, a key step towards energy security and harnessing thorium reserves.

"A proud moment for every Indian and a boost to India's civil nuclear journey. - N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, April 7

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attaining criticality is a proud moment for every Indian and a boost to India's civil nuclear journey.

"India's indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality. This marks a key step in the second stage of India's nuclear programme," the Chief Minister said in a post on social media platform X.

"It brings us closer to harnessing our vast thorium reserves in the third stage and strengthens the path towards long-term energy security under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers on this remarkable achievement," he added.

Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy congratulated scientists and engineers.

"Heartiest congratulations to our brilliant scientists and engineers at IGCAR, BHAVINI and the entire Department of Atomic Energy! Your dedication has delivered a historic milestone for India. The indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has successfully attained first criticality, a giant leap in our nuclear journey. This 500 MW reactor marks a proud step towards clean, secure energy for generations and brings us closer to harnessing our vast thorium reserves for true energy self-reliance. A proud moment for every Indian! Jai Hind!," Jagan Mohan Reddy said on X.

Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, said that the indigenously designed and developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam achieving criticality is a testament to India's scientific excellence and engineering prowess.

"This advanced reactor, which generates more fuel than it consumes, brings us closer to unlocking the full potential of our vast thorium reserves in the third stage of our nuclear vision," he added.

Kishan Reddy said that in the spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and technological self-reliance, this achievement reflects the strength, determination, and innovation of our nation.

Terming it a proud and historic moment for every Indian, he congratulated scientists, engineers, and everyone those who made this possible.

- IANS

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Priya S
A great step forward for clean energy. But I hope the government and scientists are also investing equally in solar and wind. We need a balanced energy mix, not to put all our eggs in one basket.
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Rohit P
Fantastic news! Energy security is national security. When we talk about Aatmanirbhar Bharat, this is what it looks like on the ground. Kudos to the team!
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable sector, I find this fascinating. A reactor that creates more fuel than it consumes? That's revolutionary technology. India is quietly becoming a tech superpower.
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Vikram M
Good to see leaders from all parties, Naidu and Jagan, coming together to praise this. Some things are beyond politics. Jai Hind indeed!
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Karthik V
While this is a proud moment, I have a respectful criticism. The article and statements are heavy on praise but light on details for the common man. What does 'attaining criticality' mean in simple terms? How will this directly benefit my electricity bill or reduce power cuts? More public communication is needed.
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Nisha Z
Thorium reserves... that's the real game-changer. We have one of the largest deposits in the world. If we can crack this

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