Prime Minister congratulates scientists and engineers as Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attains criticality

The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, developed indigenously, has achieved criticality.

This milestone is crucial for the second stage of India's nuclear power programme, demonstrating the country's capability to generate more fuel than it consumes and leveraging vast thorium reserves for future energy needs.