"Kalpakkam's 40-Year-Old Reactor Hits Milestone with Fuel Loading Start"

Indias fast breeder reactor programme celebrates 40 years of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor while commencing fuel loading for the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.

• The Fast Breeder Test Reactor at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research in Kalpakkam achieved first criticality 40 years ago, marking a significant milestone in Indias nuclear power advancements.
• Engineers initiated fuel loading for the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, a state-of-the-art 500 MW breeder reactor, following recent approval from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
• The Department of Atomic Energy oversees these developments, highlighting Indias commitment to advancing fast-neutron reactor technology and increasing its nuclear power capabilities.