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From Uranium To Thorium: India Advances 3-Stage Nuclear Strategy
While uranium powers India's nuclear present, thorium remains central to its longterm clean energy future.
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India Achieves Nuclear Criticality, Top Scientist Calls It "Akshay Patra Moment"
The PFBR marks a technological leap from India's first-stage reactors, the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), which form the backbone of the country's nuclear fleet.
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India's Most Advanced Atomic Reactor Reaches Milestone, Attains Criticality
Criticality refers to the point at which a reactor achieves a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction, where the number of neutrons produced is sufficient to keep the reaction going without external intervention
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"Proud Moment": PM On Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor Attaining Criticality
In a post on X, PM Modi reflected on the strengths of the reactor and recognised this as a "decisive step towards harnessing our vast thorium reserves."
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"Abandoning Thorium As Energy Source Is Suicidal For India," Scientist Warns
By fully operationalising the thorium fuel cycle, India can insulate itself from global turbulence, reduce external dependence, and secure a stable energy future essential for economic growth and national resilience.
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Centre Denies Reports On Private Entities Rights To Mine Atomic Minerals
The government has denied reports suggesting that it has permitted private sector participation in the exploration and mining of atomic minerals.
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India Has 8.52 Million Tonnes Reserves Of Rare Earth Elements: Minister
India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium
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A New US, India Project: A Power Plant Safer Than Nuclear Reactors
India and America hope to build a first of its kind energy generating system, which is expected to be far safer than the nuclear reactors that are currently being used around the world.
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Kalapakkam Nuclear Power Plant to be Commissioned Next Year
Thorium-based 300 MW nuclear power plant at Kalapakkam in Tamil Nadu will be commissioned next year, Parliament was informed today.
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From Uranium To Thorium: India Advances 3-Stage Nuclear Strategy
While uranium powers India's nuclear present, thorium remains central to its longterm clean energy future.
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India Achieves Nuclear Criticality, Top Scientist Calls It "Akshay Patra Moment"
The PFBR marks a technological leap from India's first-stage reactors, the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), which form the backbone of the country's nuclear fleet.
-
India's Most Advanced Atomic Reactor Reaches Milestone, Attains Criticality
Criticality refers to the point at which a reactor achieves a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction, where the number of neutrons produced is sufficient to keep the reaction going without external intervention
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"Proud Moment": PM On Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor Attaining Criticality
In a post on X, PM Modi reflected on the strengths of the reactor and recognised this as a "decisive step towards harnessing our vast thorium reserves."
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"Abandoning Thorium As Energy Source Is Suicidal For India," Scientist Warns
By fully operationalising the thorium fuel cycle, India can insulate itself from global turbulence, reduce external dependence, and secure a stable energy future essential for economic growth and national resilience.
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Centre Denies Reports On Private Entities Rights To Mine Atomic Minerals
The government has denied reports suggesting that it has permitted private sector participation in the exploration and mining of atomic minerals.
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India Has 8.52 Million Tonnes Reserves Of Rare Earth Elements: Minister
India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium
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A New US, India Project: A Power Plant Safer Than Nuclear Reactors
India and America hope to build a first of its kind energy generating system, which is expected to be far safer than the nuclear reactors that are currently being used around the world.
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Kalapakkam Nuclear Power Plant to be Commissioned Next Year
Thorium-based 300 MW nuclear power plant at Kalapakkam in Tamil Nadu will be commissioned next year, Parliament was informed today.
