India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor: A Milestone in Nuclear Energy Independence

Oct 14, 2025 12:41 am CST

India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam is finally approaching fuel loading, marking a critical advancement in the country's three-stage nuclear program. This 500 MW liquid sodium-cooled reactor will utilize plutonium as fuel with eventual plans to transition to thorium, potentially unlocking centuries of energy independence for India. As part of the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat, this indigenous technological achievement represents a strategic leap toward sustainable development and energy security.