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India's Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam Reaches Criticality Milestone
India's civil nuclear program takes a significant step forward as the Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam achieves criticality, marking its ability to sustain a nuclear chain reaction.
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Summary
The Fast Breeder Reactor located in Kalpakkam, India, has recently attained criticality, a crucial milestone in the country's civil nuclear program.
This achievement indicates that the reactor can now sustain a nuclear chain reaction independently, highlighting advancements in nuclear technology.
The development is seen as a significant step for India's energy strategy, potentially enhancing its capabilities in nuclear power generation.
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Update at 00:40 UTC on 2026-04-16
Nuclear Energy reported India’s first fast-breeder nuclear reactor achieves criticality Physics World.
Sources: Nuclear Energy