Mann Ki Baat 133rd episode: PM hails Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor criticality and 56 GW wind capacity
In the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26 April 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the criticality of the Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, said India's wind capacity has crossed 56 GW with India fourth in the world, and noted Beating Retreat music is now on WAVES OTT.
Summary
The 133rd episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme Mann Ki Baat, broadcast on 26 April 2026, opened with the criticality of the indigenously built Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, which Modi called a historic milestone; a breeder reactor produces new fuel while generating energy. Modi said India's wind energy capacity has exceeded 56 gigawatts, with nearly 6 GW added in the last year, and that India ranks fourth in the world in wind capacity. Modi also said the music of the Beating Retreat ceremony is now available on WAVES OTT for the first time, and cited conservation stories such as the flamingos of the Rann of Kutch, 'Gaj Mitra' teams in Uttar Pradesh and the return of blackbucks in Chhattisgarh.
Key facts
- Episode
- 133rd, 26 April 2026
- Nuclear
- Fast Breeder Reactor, Kalpakkam (TN) achieved criticality; indigenous
- Wind capacity
- Over 56 GW; ~6 GW added in last year
- Global rank (wind)
- Fourth
- Culture
- Beating Retreat music on WAVES OTT for the first time
- Conservation
- Kutch flamingos; Gaj Mitra (UP); blackbucks (Chhattisgarh); Great Indian Bustard
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to the Prime Minister in the 133rd Mann Ki Baat (April 2026), India's wind energy capacity has crossed:
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Correct answer: D — 56 GW
The PM said India's wind energy capacity has exceeded 56 GW, with nearly 6 GW added in the last year.
The Fast Breeder Reactor whose criticality was hailed in the 133rd Mann Ki Baat is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
The PM said the Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has achieved criticality.
Consider the following statements made in the 133rd Mann Ki Baat: 1. India ranks fourth in the world in wind energy capacity. 2. The music of the Beating Retreat ceremony is now available on WAVES OTT for the first time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements were made by the Prime Minister in the 26 April 2026 episode.