Vijayawada, April 7 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the scientists for Kalpakkam reactor attaining criticality, stating that is a proud moment for every Indian and a boost to India's civil nuclear journey.

The Chief Minister on Tuesday said: "India's indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality. This marks a key step in the second stage of India's nuclear programme. It brings us closer to harnessing our vast thorium reserves in the third stage and strengthens the path towards long term energy security under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji."Naidu congratulated the scientists and engineers on this remarkable achievement.

Meanwhile, former Chief M...