India's Breakthrough in Nuclear Technology: Fast Breeder Reactor Achieves First Criticality
Published on: April 7, 2026, 7:18 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Chennai, has achieved first criticality, marking a significant milestone in India's nuclear energy development. Designed by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research and built by BHAVINI, this reactor enhances energy security by utilizing indigenous technology and resources, primarily focusing on Uranium-Plutonium and Thorium.
