With the inauguration of the Safety Research Institute (SRI) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, on 20 February 1999, India became the second country after France to establish a dedicated facility for nuclear and industrial safety research.

Established by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) at Kalpakkam.

Focuses on safety assessments, risk analysis, and accident mitigation strategies for nuclear and industrial facilities.

Specializes in thermal-hydraulics, reactor safety, structural integrity, radiation shielding, and fire safety.

Helps in improving safety protocols for India’s nuclear power plants and other high-risk industries.

This institute plays a critical role in ensuring the safe operation of India’s nuclear reactors, particularly fast breeder reactors (FBRs), which are being developed at Kalpakkam.