Tamil Nadu: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits BHAVINI, inspects India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
New Delhi, June 6
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, on Friday.
During the visit, he interacted with the BHAVINI team and was briefed on the progress of India's 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR).
Misri also planted a Bakul (Maulsari) sapling at BHAVINI to mark World Environment Day.
In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared, "Foreign Secretary and Member, Atomic Energy Commission @VikramMisri visited BHAVINI (Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu on 05 June 2026, where he interacted with the BHAVINI team and was briefed on the progress of India's frontier 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)."
"FS also planted a Bakul (Maulsari) sapling at BHAVINI on the occasion of World Environment Day," the post read.
BHAVINI is in the process of building a 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, around 70 km from Chennai.
The PFBR serves as a precursor to future Fast Breeder Reactors and is expected to enhance India's energy security. The reactor is being constructed using designs and technology developed by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) in Kalpakkam.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm glad the government is pushing forward with fast breeder reactors, but we need to be more transparent about safety protocols. The people of Kalpakkam deserve regular updates on radiation monitoring. Science is great, but public trust is equally important. #NuclearSafety
Finally some positive news! Fast breeder reactors will reduce our dependence on imported uranium and make India self-reliant in nuclear energy. Way to go, BHAVINI and IGCAR! 👏🔥
Proud moment for Tamil Nadu and India! The PFBR technology is truly cutting-edge, converting thorium to uranium-233. This is the kind of indigenous innovation that will power our future. Kudos to the scientists and engineers. 🌟
While it's impressive that India is developing fast breeder technology, I wonder about the cost implications. These projects often face delays and budget overruns. I hope they have a clear timeline and proper cost management. Still, proud of our scientific talent! 🙏
Interesting to see the Foreign Secretary involved in a domestic energy project. Shows how nuclear cooperation is linked to India's foreign policy. The PFBR is definitely a strategic asset. Good luck to the team!
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