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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.
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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 |