India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor draws global praise
Published on: April 11, 2026, 4:03 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
WASHINGTON, Apr 10: India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, marking the start of the second stage of its nuclear programme, has drawn praise from global atomic regulator IAEA. The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said the first criticality achieved by the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, was a key step forward in fuel sustainability and the future of nuclear energy. “The @IAEAorg will continue supporting the safe and secure development of India’s […]
