India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Addressing the VAKTAVYA 2026 organised by Hindu College, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the significance of India's indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), stating that it marks a major milestone in India's journey towards self- reliant Energy Security.
The Minister said that the reactor uses plutonium with liquid sodium as coolant, ensuring higher energy output with lower input, and will pave the way for thorium-based reactors, leveraging Indi...