Vikram Misri Inspects Progress of India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Tamil Nadu
Vikram Misri reviews progress of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in TN
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On June 5, 2026, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, to review the development of India's 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, which aims to bolster energy security. He also marked World Environment Day by planting a sapling.
- 01Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India, visited the Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.
- 02The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) being developed has a capacity of 500 MWe.
- 03The reactor is crucial for enhancing India's energy security and is a precursor to future Fast Breeder Reactors.
- 04The reactor's design and technology are developed by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR).
- 05Misri planted a Bakul sapling to commemorate World Environment Day during his visit.
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On June 5, 2026, Vikram Misri, the Foreign Secretary of India, visited the Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, to review the progress of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). This reactor is pivotal for India's future energy strategy, serving as a precursor to subsequent Fast Breeder Reactors and significantly contributing to national energy security. During his visit, Misri engaged with the BHAVINI team to understand the advancements made in the reactor's construction, which employs innovative designs and technology developed by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) located in Kalpakkam. Additionally, Misri commemorated World Environment Day by planting a Bakul (Maulsari) sapling at the facility, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship alongside technological progress.
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The development of the PFBR is expected to significantly enhance India's energy security and provide a sustainable energy source for the future.
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