For India, a nuclear breakthrough amid energy concerns
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
India announced on April 6 that its Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieved criticality, sustaining a fission chain reaction. The 500 MWe reactor, designed by Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, represents a milestone in India's three-stage nuclear programme begun in 1958. The technology enables utilization of spent fuel and India's thorium reserves, addressing long-term energy security amid global energy concerns and West Asian conflicts.
Key Entities
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic ResearchBHAVINIIndiaDepartment of Atomic EnergyInternational Atomic Energy Agency