Modi’s Mann Ki Baat address highlighted India’s wind capacity, Kalpakkam reactor milestone and Census 2027
The Facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remarks during the 133rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on April 26.
- In the address, Modi said India’s wind power capacity has crossed 56 gigawatts and that the country is fourth globally in wind capacity.
- Modi said the fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu has achieved criticality.
- Multiple reports said Modi described criticality as the stage at which a reactor first achieves a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.
- Reports on the address said Modi presented the Kalpakkam reactor milestone as part of India’s civil nuclear programme and noted that the reactor was built using indigenous technology.
- The address covered more than energy issues, including Modi’s appeal for citizens to participate in Census 2027.
- According to reports on the speech, Modi said the census is a responsibility for all citizens and that information provided during the exercise will remain secure and confidential.
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Context
What does “criticality” mean for the Kalpakkam reactor?
Modi said criticality is the stage when a reactor first achieves a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction, marking entry into the operational phase Indian Express,mint,Asian News Internat….
Why was wind energy a focus of the address?
Modi used the programme to point to India’s renewable-energy growth, saying wind generation capacity has exceeded 56 GW and that India now ranks fourth in the world on that measure News18,cnbctv18.com.
Who is affected by the Census 2027 appeal?
Modi said the census is a national exercise that requires participation from all citizens, and reports said he emphasized that people’s information would be kept secure and confidential mint,Navhind Times.
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The Navhind TimesParticipation of every citizen in Census 2027 is vital: Modi...
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The Indian ExpressIn Mann ki Baat, Modi hails India's civil nuclear programme;...
cnbctv18.comMann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights Kalpakkam reactor milestone...
The StatesmanPM Modi highlights nuclear milestone, wind energy surge and ...
United News of IndiaPM spotlights indigenous nuclear milestone, clean energy pus...
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TheQuintPM Modi Hails Nuclear Milestone, Urges Census 2027 Participa...
ETGovernment.comHistoric milestone: PM Modi on fast breeder reactor at Kalpa...
INDTodayPM Modi Hails 'Historical Milestone' Of Kalpakkam Nuclear Re...
mintPM Modi hails digital census, clean energy push | Today News
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Asianet News Network Pvt LtdCM Vishnu Deo Sai hails PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat for highlight...
LatestLYIndia News | Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Hails PM Modi's ...
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NDTV ProfitIndia's Nuclear, Renewable Push Gathers Pace; Wind Capacity ...
Asianet News Network Pvt LtdPM Modi greets nation on Buddha Purnima, highlights Buddha's...
The New Indian ExpressPM Modi hails 'historic' Kalpakkam reactor milestone in 'Man...
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Republic World'Historic Milestone': PM Modi Congratulates Scientists For A...
newKerala.comModi Calls Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor Criticality Histor...
newKerala.comIndia's Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor Achieves Criticality
ETV Bharat NewsHistoric Milestone: PM Modi On Fast Breeder Reactor At Kalpa...
The HinduMann Ki Baat: Historic milestone | PM Modi on fast breeder r...
Asian News International (ANI)PM Modi extends advance wishes for Buddha Purnima in 133rd e...
Asianet News Network Pvt LtdKalpakkam reactor's 'first criticality' a historic milestone...
LatestLYIndia News | PM Modi Extends Advance Wishes for Buddha Purni...
Asian News International (ANI)"Historic milestone": PM Modi congratulates scientists for a...
Business Standard'Historic milestone': PM Modi on Kalpakkam reactor achieving...
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ThePrintHistoric milestone: PM Modi on fast breeder reactor at Kalpa...
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