AEC Chairman reviews progress of 500 MW prototype fast breeder reactor

Atomic Energy Commission Chairman A.K. Mohanty visited the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam to evaluate ongoing technical progress. The review centered on low-power physics experiments and the maintenance of the Turbine Generator system conducted by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.
Why it matters
The successful commissioning of this fast breeder reactor is a critical milestone for India's three-stage nuclear power program, aimed at enhancing energy security through efficient fuel utilization.
A.K. Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, visited the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam on Saturday to review its critical technical milestones.
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