April 9, 2026 10:51 AM
IAEA Director General praises India’s major nuclear milestone at Kalpakkam
Rafael Mariano Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, has warmly appreciated India's achievement in attaining criticality of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. The landmark step marks a significant advancement in the country's indigenous nuclear programme and its pursuit of long-term energy sustainability. In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Grossi described the development as "impressive progress by India in achieving ...