Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: Scientist Dr. Chandrika Kaushik and DG (PC & SI), Defence Research Development Officer (DRDO) on Monday visited Udhampur to interact with Northern Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and other Officers.
The scientist gave a holistic view on DRDO to include role, Organisation, charter, interface of DRDO with Academia and Industry, R&D contribution and major initiatives of technology infusion undertaken by DRDO, said the defence spokesman.
He said that the address helped the Officers to understand the scope of DRDO and update then on the latest technologies that DRDO is working on. Dr Chandrika Kaushik explained at length about the amalgamation of DRDO with Tri-services, fusion of latest technological advances and transformation from 'Make in India' to 'Made in India'.
She also briefed about the upgrades in missile systems, torpedoes and various types of ammunition.
A considerable portion of the lecture was focussed on the future technologies and way ahead. DRDO has been the bedrock of country's indigenous defence production industry.
The Army Commander, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, commended the hard work, dedication and the contributions made by DRDO. |
