Raksha Rajya Mantri visits DRDO, learns about collaborations with private sector and MSMEs
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Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat gave Seth a detailed presentation on the recent achievements, major ongoing projects and the future roadmap. Seth was also apprised about the DRDO-developed cutting-edge state-of-the-art technologies and systems being used by the Armed Forces and those under development, a press release by the Ministry of Defence said.
The Raksha Rajya Mantri was also briefed about the various collaborations of DRDO with private sector industry, MSMEs and academia to focus on deep tech areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, unmanned systems, and advanced materials, including dual-use technology, where rapid innovation can significantly enhance defence capabilities.
He was further apprised about how the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme is encouraging the participation of private industries, especially start-ups and MSMEs, to create an ecosystem aimed at enhancing the capabilities in cutting-edge technology and promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, the release added further.
DRDO's initiatives to involve the industry, from the initial stages of system development to the availability of DRDO patents to the industry and support to academia through DRDO Industry Academia (Centres of Excellence), extramural research grants, etc were also explained.
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