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IGCAR was  established in the year 1971, under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.  
     The centre is engaged in broad based multidisciplinary programme of scientific research and advanced  engineering directed  towards the development of  Fast Breeder Reactor technology.
     Fast Breeder Test Reactor based on unique mixed Plutonium Uranium Carbide fuel, First of its kind in the world and KAMINI Reactor, the only operating Reactor in the World using U233 fuel are successfully operated.
     The design of 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is completed and the construction is in progress.

His Excellency President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presenting Padma Shri Award to Dr. Baldev Raj, Director, IGCAR on 5.4.2007

Fast Reactors for Energy Security

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