Chennai, Oct 23:
The Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), a Government of India enterprise under the
Department of Atomic Energy, celebrated its Company Formation Day with great enthusiasm, bringing together employees and distinguished guests in a spirit of unity and pride, on Thursday.
The celebration provided an opportunity to reflect on BHAVINI’s journey, recognise the dedication of its workforce and reaffirm its commitment to the successful realisation of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) project at Kalpakkam, about 70 km from here.
PFBR is indigenously designed by Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research and built and commissioned by BHAVINI has recently attained first criticality and completed the Low Power Physics Experiments. During the celebration,
BHAVINI employees enthusiastically showcased their diverse talents through cultural and creative performances, adding colour and vibrancy to the occasion.
Dr. Sudha Seshayyan, Former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University and current Independent Director of BHAVINI Board has graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The event was
presided over by P. A. Suresh Babu, CMD, BHAVINI, along with other Functional Directors of BHAVINI, Sreekumar.G.Pillai, Director, IGCAR and S.B. Selvakumaran, Station Director, MAPS.