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Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor attains criticality

April 7, 2026 admin

A file image of fast-breeder reactor in Tamil Nadu‘s Kalpakkam | Photo Credit: The Hindu India’s first prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) in Tamil Nadu‘s Kalpakkam on Monday (April 6, 2026) came another step forward in its civil nuclear journey as it attained criticality. First criticality in a fast breeder reactor is the moment when the nuclear…

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Proud moment: Modi on Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor attaining criticality

April 7, 2026 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (April 6, 2026) said India has taken a defining step in its civil nuclear journey as the indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attained criticality. In a post on X, Mr. Modi said this is a proud moment for…

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