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April 8, 2026
India fast breeder nuclear reactor reaches milestone
Prime Minister Modi has announced a milestone as India’s PFBR nuclear reactor at Kalpakkam reaches criticality, advancing the nation toward thorium energy independence
TL;DR
- India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam has achieved criticality.
- This development advances India to the second stage of its nuclear program.
- The PFBR is expected to generate electricity and pave the way for thorium-based reactors.
- India has the world's largest thorium reserves.
- The country plans to boost nuclear power capacity to 100 gigawatts by 2047.
- The three-stage nuclear power program was envisioned by Homi Bhabha in the 1950s.
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