Chennai, May 2 (IANS) In a major boost to India’s nuclear power expansion programme, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for the installation of major equipment at Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), officials said. The approval allows the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to proceed with the erection of critical plant components, including the reactor pressure vessel, steam generators, coolant pumps and associated systems,…
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New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Fast breeder reactors will play a crucial role in delivering reliable, low-carbon base-load power with higher thermal efficiency, the government said on Tuesday, as India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved first criticality.The milestone, marking the start of a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction, is seen as a significant step towards strengthening the country’s long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology capabil…