First of its kind prototype-breeder reactor to be commissioned by September 2026

India's first prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam is set to be commissioned by 2025-26, marking a crucial step in the nation's three-stage nuclear program. Developed by Bhavini, the 500 MW PFBR utilizes plutonium-based mixed oxide fuel and liquid sodium coolant, recycling spent fuel to reduce radioactive waste. This advancement contributes to India's ambitious goal of achieving 22.

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