India’s nuclear push gets boost as breeder reactor reaches criticality; why it matters

India’s nuclear push gets boost as breeder reactor reaches criticality; why it matters
India's indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality, a significant step towards nuclear fuel self-reliance. This milestone advances the country's second stage of its nuclear program, aiming to generate more fuel than it consumes and bolster long-term energy security.