Lok Sabha today hailed India’s milestone in its nuclear energy programme as the indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained criticality. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that this is a significant achievement in India’s journey of scientific progress and technological self-reliance. He said, on the 6th of this month, the 500 Megawatt electric Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor successfully attained first criticality.

Mr Birla said this is not merely a technical accomplishment but a major national achievement and the continuous efforts of thousands of scientists, engineers and industry. Lok Sabha Speaker said this historic milestone has given a boost to the Nuclear Energy Mission and strengthened India’s global commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. He said India remains fully committed to clean energy, and nuclear power is a reliable source of 24/7 low-carbon electricity.