Participants at the BHAVINI stakeholder meeting held on Friday.
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Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), which functions under the Department of Atomic Energy, organised an ‘Industry partnership conclave for fast breeder reactor (FBR) expansion in Mamallapuram on Friday.P.A. Suresh Babu, Chairman and Managing Director of BHAVINI,, inaugurating the programme, said the Prototype FBR (PFBR) achieving criticality marked a defining moment in India’s nuclear energy journey.Citing the PFBR’s success, he stressed the need for a partnership-driven approach to expand the programme and achieve long-term energy security for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The event brought together senior representatives from leading public and private sector industries, technology partners, equipment manufacturers, and engineering organisations. Published - June 19, 2026 11:54 pm IST
