Scientists have been working on the design of fast breeder reactors at least since 1980s while construction on the PFBR began in 2004. Only Russia currently operates large fast breeder reactors. The DAE has described the PFBR criticality as a “historic step” towards long-term energy security and advancing homegrown nuclear technology capabilities. India currently operates the sixth-largest nuclear reactor fleet in the world with 24 operational reactors and an installed nuclear power capacity of nearly 8.8GW. Nuclear energy currently makes up 3.1 per cent of the country’s total electricity generation.

Source: The Telegraph April 08, 2026 08:32 UTC