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Narendra Modi highlighted the success of the indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor.
📅 Published 07 Apr 2026 · April
Narendra Modi highlighted the success of the indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor.
- This reactor has achieved criticality, meaning it can sustain a nuclear chain reaction on its own.
- It is located in Kalpakkam. This plant has a power generation capacity of 500 megawatts.
- It is operated by the Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited.
- This achievement marks a significant milestone preceding the commencement of full-scale power generation.
- This reactor is an integral part of India's three-stage nuclear power program.
- It contributes to the second stage of this long-term strategy.
- This technology enables the reactor to generate more fuel than it consumes.
- It demonstrates advanced Fast Breeder Reactor capabilities.
- Once fully operational, India will join Russia in the league of nations that commercially operate such reactors.
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