Project Bhavini

Bhavini refers to BHARATIYA NABHIKIYA VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED. Government of India had accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for setting up of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in September 2003.

To implement the project BHAVINI was incorporated at Chennai on 22.10.2003. The objectives of BHAVINI is to plan, execute and operate an integrated programme of Fast Breeder Technology based Nuclear Power Stations for generating electricity on commercial basis, commencing with Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR).

The company is currently building the 500 MWeFBR at Kalpakkam. The FBR is the forerunner of the future Fast Breeder Power Reactors and is expected to provide energy security to the country.


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