Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant (DFRP) at the Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research at Kalpakkam in Chengalpattu district.
Built at a cost of around Rs 400 crore, this pioneering facility has the unique distinction of being the world's only industrial-scale plant capable of processing both carbide and oxide spent fuels from fast reactors, a press release said.
DFRP houses several indigenously designed and developed new equipment.
A testament to Atma Nirbhar Bharat, the DFRP symbolizes the successful collaboration between the government's R&D infrastructure and Indian industry, leading to a crucial springboard for the next generation of breeder and fast reactors, the release said.
“The commitment to the nation DFRP by Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlines India's commitment to realize the dream of Net Zero by harnessing the full potential of India's uranium and thorium reserves and delivering abundant green energy through the three-phase nuclear power program.” added.
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First print: January 3, 2024 | 7:31 am IST