PFBR reaches criticality as India eyes next stage nuclear energy breakthrough says Dr SC Chetal

Published on 3 May 2026

One milestone now feeds India’s long second-stage plan

Dr SC Chetal, a key figure in India’s fast breeder reactor programme, says the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieving criticality marks a major indigenous breakthrough. He argues it strengthens India’s “second-stage” nuclear energy roadmap, where fast breeder technology is expected to play a central role in expanding long-term nuclear power ambitions.

PFBR achieved criticality, a key technical milestone
Dr SC Chetal calls it a major indigenous achievement
The development supports India’s second-stage nuclear energy ambitions
Fast breeder reactors are expected to expand long-term capacity

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PFBR reaches criticality as India eyes next stage nuclear energy breakthrough says Dr SC Chetal

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