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India's Nuclear Future: How Small Modular Reactors Could Transform Energy Production
Dec 03, 2025 03:15 pm CST
India is embracing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its ambitious nuclear energy expansion. These compact, factory-built nuclear reactors offer flexibility, enhanced safety, and sustainability for remote areas and industrial clusters. With a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission and plans for five indigenously developed SMRs by 2033, India is positioning itself at the forefront of nuclear innovation while pursuing its 100 gigawatt nuclear capacity goal and net-zero emissions by 2070.
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.