Congratulations to India, to Prime Minister
@nardendramodi and to the scientists & engineers on this important technological achievement after many years of development
This reactor will use much less nuclear fuel than other reactors and lay a pathway towards a closed fuel cycle
Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme.
The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality.
This advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel than it consumes, reflects the depth of our scientific capability and the strength of our engineering enterprise. It is a decisive step towards harnessing our vast thorium reserves in the third stage of the programme.
A proud moment for India. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers.