A monthly house bulletin of Defence Research & Development Organisation ■ Vol. 32 No. 5 ■ May 2012 T he 36th Annual DRDO Directors’ Conference was held during 19-21 March 2012. The Conference was attended by the top brass of military, eminent academia and industries to take stock of the accomplishments of the DRDO in the previous year and to formulate roadmap for the next year and also to look at the emerging technologies for future endeavours. Every year a focal theme is chosen for deliberations and to consider technical and techno-managerial issues. This year the focal theme of the Conference was Self-Reliance Strategy in a Globalised World. The Conference was inaugurated by Shri AK Antony, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri on 19 March 2012 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. In his inaugural address, Shri Antony emphasised the urgent need for enhancing self- reliance in defence technologies and systems. He expressed satisfaction over the recent accomplishments of the DRDO in various areas of defence technologies and said that there is a turn around in general perception on DRDO’s accomplishments. He called for the intensive cooperative approach among the three stakeholders―DRDO, production agencies and the Services. Shri Antony also underlined the necessity for fostering close interface between DRDO and the Services. He appreciated the choice of the focal theme for deliberations by DRDO, which will open a new strategy for augmenting self- reliance in the globalised world. Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Parliament on Defence, Shri Satpalji Maharaj, said “the share of R&D in the Defence budget has risen to 6 per cent from 1 per cent in the 1960s. The Standing Committee had recommended 10 per cent as compared Foster closer Interface between DRDO and Services, exhorts Raksha Mantri
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A monthly house bulletin of Defence Research & Development Organisation ■ Vol. 32 No. 5 ■ May 2012
T he 36th Annual DRDO Directors’ Conference was held during 19-21 March 2012. The Conference was attended by the top brass of
military, eminent academia and industries to take stock of the accomplishments of the DRDO in the previous year and to formulate roadmap for the next year and also to look at the emerging technologies for future endeavours. Every year a focal theme is chosen for deliberations and to consider technical and techno-managerial issues. This year the focal theme of the Conference was Self-Reliance Strategy in a Globalised World.
The Conference was inaugurated by Shri AK Antony, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri on 19 March 2012 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. In his inaugural address, Shri Antony emphasised the urgent need for enhancing self-reliance in defence technologies
and systems. He expressed satisfaction over the recent accomplishments of the DRDO in various areas of defence technologies and said that there is a turn around in general perception on DRDO’s accomplishments. He called for the intensive cooperative approach among the three stakeholders―DRDO, production agencies and the Services. Shri Antony also underlined the necessity for fostering close interface between DRDO and the
Services. He appreciated the choice of the focal theme for deliberations by DRDO, which will
open a new strategy for augmenting self-reliance in the globalised world. Speaking
on the occasion, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Parliament on
Defence, Shri Satpalji Maharaj, said “the share of R&D in the Defence budget has risen to 6 per cent from 1 per cent in the 1960s. The Standing Committee had recommended 10 per cent as compared
Foster closer Interface between DRDO and Services, exhorts Raksha Mantri
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to more than 15 per cent being invested by certain countries in our neighborhood”. National Security Advisor Shri Shivshankar Menon, in his address congratulated DRDO for selecting the theme and said that the Nation is grateful to DRDO for giving the country indigenous strategic systems such as missiles.
Addressing the gathering Dr VK Saraswat, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri, Secretary, Deptt of Defence R&D and DG, DRDO, called for setting Defence Technology Commission, on the lines of Space and Atomic Energy Commissions, with suitable empowerment to enforce self-reliance. He also emphasised the need for a bigger role for DRDO in picking up the production partner for products developed by the Organisation. Highlighting DRDO’s recent achievements, he said “DRDO over the years has emerged as a strong R&D organisation and has developed and delivered a wide spectrum of weapon systems and technologies for the armed forces. The production value of systems
based on technologies developed by DRDO during the past decade is well over Rs 1,40,000 crores”. Some of the recent achievements highlighted by him were successful test of Prahaar, Agni 4, endo-atmospheric AAD Interceptor, and tests of Agni 1 and Agni 2 by our Strategic Force Command; initial operational clearance for LCA; demonstration of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Rustom 1; induction of 110 MBTs and 40 Pinaka multi-barrel launchers in the operational command of the Indian Army; testing of autonomous underwater vehicle technology demonstrator; integration of USHUS, an advanced active-cum-passive integrated sonar system; HUMSA, a hull-mounted sonar; Nagan an active-cum-passive towed array sonar and Mareech, an active towed array detection-cum-decoy system on their respective platforms; successful trials of radars like weapon locating radar (WLR), LSTAR, Aslesha and primary airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) radar; and setting up of cyber defence and forensic
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labs. Accomplishments in NBC defence technologies and life-support systems have also been appreciated by our Armed Forces.
The highlight of the Conference was the round-table discussion on Strategies for Accelerated Deployment―R&D, Production and Induction. The discussion was chaired by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri (RRM) Dr MM Pallam Raju with representatives from the three Services, private and public sector industry, and top management of DRDO. Summing up the discussion, Honb’le RRM said “All stakeholders must come together to identify shortcomings in the system that hinder the well-intended efforts in the direction of realising self-reliance and to jointly work out innovative solutions to eliminate such roadblocks.”
Significant increase in the production capacity, enhanced levels of quality assurance, application of modern tools for production management and involvement of users as well as production partners, right from the initial stages of product development, were other means suggested to achieve the desired results. It was felt that involvement of private sector could significantly help in building self-reliance.
The Conference, that had seven technical sessions covering selected issues related to the theme, began with Dr Saraswat defining the term self-reliance as “freedom from controls, denial and blackmails, and ability to have what we need, to meet our genuine security
needs”. He stressed that attitude change among our Armed Forces, which are in an accelerated acquisition mode, was the need of the hour. In the first session, titled, Assessing the Emerging Security Scenario and Technology Options, it was emphasised that emerging threat scenario, the recent history of aggressions against India, issues related to energy, food and water security, combined with India’s unique geopolitical situation make it extremely important to achieve self-reliance in defence technologies.
The session on Cyber and Information Security assessed the threat of cyber warfare, an area where DRDO has made very significant progress. During the session on Technology Innovation–Bridging the Gaps, role of technology parks was elaborated by Prof. MS Ananth, former Director IIT-M, Chennai, who was instrumental in setting up India’s first such park to bring together academia, research scientists and industries,
to augment innovation in our national scenario. He appreciated DRDO’s support to IIT-M Research Park. The Conference served as a platform where top functionaries from the Armed Forces, industry, academia, DRDO, and top defence analyst discussed the relevant issues threadbare and defined roadmap leading to a stronger and self-reliant India.
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Dr Saraswat awards Outstanding ContributorsInnovation coupled with creativity and productivity
are needed to translate R&D efforts into cost-effective, quality outputs acceptable to the users, said Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM, while addressing a gathering of DRDO’s top leaders, DRDO awardees and members of the Mahila Kalyan Manch. He was speaking as the Chief Guest during the DRDO Awards Ceremony held on 20 March 2012 in the Bhagavantam Auditorium at Metcalfe House, Delhi. DRDO Awards are given each year on the occasion of DRDO Directors’ Conference. The Young Scientist Awards are given to DRDS scientists for outstanding work in their specialised areas. Similarly, the Best Performance Awards are given to DRTC personnel and personnel from Administrative, Stores and Allied Cadres, for extraordinary efforts and contribution in respective technical, administrative/stores and other related work. These awardees, 16 in each category, were selected by an eminent panel of experts headed by Dr PS Goel, former Chairman, Recruitment and Assessment Centre, DRDO. An interaction session was a part of the awards function wherein some awardees presented their views.
Dr Saraswat, congratulated the young awardees for their competence, excellence and yeoman service to the Organisation and urged them to persevere in their endeavours as only skill, competence and endurance will pay long-term dividends. He outlined the deliberations of the technical and the roundtable sessions of the 36th DRDO Directors’ Conference. Giving examples from a few success stories in the corporate world, he said DRDO, as a major stakeholder, has a higher responsibility in making the country self-reliant by developing indigenous systems acceptable to the users. He said, “Innovation is a continuous process and I urge you to innovate in your own way”. Dr V Bhujanga Rao, DS and CC R&D (HR), DRDO HQ, gave the welcome address. Dr Arun Kumar, OS and Director of Personnel, DRDO HQ, proposed the vote of thanks.
The awardees for 2011 are:
Young Scientist Award 2011Shri Vikram Singh, Sc B, ADA, Bengaluru
Shri Sanjay Mahani, PS, Office of the Addl FA (RV) & JS, DRDO HQ.
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Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri AK Antony, who earlier in the day inaugurated the four-day DEFEXPO 2012, visited DRDO pavilion on 29 March 2012 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. He took keen interest in various DRDO products and interacted with the scientists present there. Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr MM Pallam Raju and Hon’ble Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence Shri Satpalji Maharaj are the other prominent dignitaries who visited DRDO pavilion. The theme of the DRDO pavilion was self-reliance.
S e r i e s of meetings were held at DRDO pavilion with high level delegations from leading countries of the world and resulted in fruitful discussions. The discussions will further enhance DRDO’s collaboration with global leaders in the areas of advanced technologies. The star attractions of DRDO technologies were missile interceptor simulator and a 3-D virtual reality theatre with special focus on autonomous vehicles. The outdoor exhibits included unmanned tracked ground vehicle Muntra; remotely operated vehicle Daksh; unmanned aerial vehicles Nishant, Rustom and Netra; lightweight sensor integrated composite bridge; the long-range solid-state electronically scanned active phased array radar LSTAR; EW system Disha; Scorpio jammer; heavyweight torpedo Varunastra; multi-barrel rocket system Pinaka; tactical range ballistic missile system Praahar, and main battle tank Arjun. The indoor
Raksha Mantri visits DRDO Pavilion at DEFEXPO 2012
exhibits and models covered nearly the entire gamut of R&D in DRDO including prominent models of Nag, Akash, and BrahMos missiles; aerostat system, airborne early warning and control system, BMP survival kit (BUSK), Sarvatra and other bridges. Besides, different types of parachutes; the family of small arms; torpedoes and decoys; military communication equipment; night vision devices; microwave devices; NBC protective systems; and soldier support systems were also
displayed.
Two DRDO technologies that are among 26 such technologies developed for def-ence applications and identified for commercial exploi-tation under the D R D O - F I C C I ATAC (Accelerated T e c h n o l o g y Assessment and Commercialisation) programme were
also launched. Explosive Detection Kit (EDK) and Swine Flu Diagnostic Kit (SFDK) were launched by Dr Saraswat during a function on 31 March 2012. The EDK, developed by High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune, can quickly detect
and identify even traces of explosives. The handy kit is ideally suited to be carried and used anywhere. The SFDK, developed by Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, can detect H1N1 virus within an hour. The kit does not need sophisticated instruments and can even be used in villages where electricity is not available.
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“Self-reliance is freedom from controls and denials” said Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM, Secretary, Defence R&D and DG, DRDO, during his opening remarks in the press conference held on the sidelines of the DEFEXPO 2012 on 31 March 2012. He elaborated that self-reliance did not mean that everything has to be indigenous, and informed that the production value of the items developed by DRDO is close to Rs 1,40,000 Cr, which will further increase substantially as many items are in advanced stages of acceptance. Dr Saraswat was interacting with the national and international media.
Answering a question seeking details of long-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni 5, he said, Agni 5 has a range of over 5000 km and its best feature is its composite motors. It has a highly accurate inertial navigation system and built-in redundancies in its control systems that make it highly reliable. Comparing Agni 5 with missiles of this range available with other countries, Dr Saraswat said that India is far ahead of other countries, with few exceptions like US. When asked about to compare the missile technology of India vis-à-vis developed countries, he said, “We are quite close to them”.
When questioned on DRDO’s efforts to build technologies for securing our space-based assets, Dr Saraswat mentioned, “We are giving major emphasis on space security. We are putting our efforts in building capabilities for ensuring that we can protect our satellites from attempts to cause damage both electronically and physically. The capability to destroy hostile missile in space had been already demonstrated by the successful ballistic missile defence programme. We are also having anti-satellite capability in terms of technologies that we have developed in ballistic missile defence system”. He further elaborated that engagement of a satellite is a much easier task as compared to the task of engaging a ballistic missile because of the fact that trajectories, timings and altitudes of the satellites are well defined. What is needed is capabilities to reach those altitudes and velocities. After the launch of Agni 4, we have built those capabilities and after the launch of ballistic missile defence, we have the kill vehicle that can take the payload
to within few meters of the target. Dr Saraswat also elaborated that DRDO is working on ‘Launch (of satellite) on Demand’ to provide support to our Armed Forces in case access to our regular satellites is denied. The technology will be based on Agni 4 and Agni 5 missiles and will give us capability to launch mini- and micro-satellites (communication, navigation and guidance) within few hours of demand.
When questioned about Arihant, the indigenous nuclear powered submarine, he said, “Arihant is in
advanced stage of integration and I am sure within few months, we will see its operation”. On a question related to progress of K-15, he mentioned its recent successful trials and informed that the missile was getting ready for final phase of induction.
Dispelling any concern about the performance of MBT Arjun, he said, “Arjun has performed very well. There is no ambiguity as far as its performance is concerned. In comparative trials with T-90, Arjun came out with much better performance”. He further stated that maintenance infrastructure in the army (for the Arjun tank regiments already inducted in army) was getting consolidated, once the consolidation was complete, problems, if any, related to availability of spares from the factory to the units will also be resolved.
On a question about LCA Tejas, he said, “Tejas (programme) is in good shape. All the observations made by the Indian Air Force during its IOC trials have been attended to”. On LCA Navy, he informed that its taxi runs have been completed and it is about to enter the flight trial phase. Since it has to operate from the deck of the ship, the Naval version incorporates many new features as compared to the Air Force version.
Replying to a question on DRDO’s experience with Tatra vehicles, Dr Saraswat said, “Our choice of vehicles is purely based upon what vehicles have been inducted in the Armed Forces so that they don’t have to have a separate inventory and maintenance infrastructure. We have used them extensively during the past 20 years on all kind of terrains and we would say that it is one of the very good vehicles already inducted by the Armed Forces”.
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Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman made the discovery of scattering of light, known as Raman Effect, on 28 February 1928. Sir Raman was awarded Nobel Prize for Physics for the Raman Effect in 1930. In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication requested Government of India to designate 28 February as National Science Day (NSD) to foster scientific temperament among common masses. The discovery was designated as an international historic chemical landmark by the American Chemical Society in 1998. NSD is celebrated all over the country every year since 1986. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) also celebrates the day in its various laboratories situated all over the country as a mark of respect to this great son of India by organising NSD orations, science quiz, essay and poster competitions, etc. The functions held at the DRDO labs/estts in 2012 are being highlighted here.
ANURAG, Hyderabad
Shri Anil Terkar, Sc F, delivered oration on Trends in Microprocessor Architecture. Dr G Venkataraman, founder Director of ANURAG, was the Chief Guest.
National Science Day Celebrations
on how aerospace industry is trying to reduce pollution without compromising on performance. His presentation touched diverse areas ranging from green engine design to bio-fuels and air-traffic management.
CVRDE, Chennai
As part of the celebration, Shri S Veerasekar, Sc E, delivered a technical lecture on Situation Awareness Unit for MBT Arjun, which followed a lecture on Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle by Shri S Pazhani Kumar, Sc E. DRDO quiz, essay and poster competitions were organised. The winners were awarded by the Director.
Shri Jha, receiving the oration certificate from Dr K Tamilmani.
Shri Veerasekar being awarded the oration certificate.
CABS, Bengaluru
Ms CV Janardini, Sc D, delivered oration on Display System for AEW&C. She was awarded NSD Oration Medal and Certificate by Dr S Christopher, Programme Director AEW&C and Director, CABS.
CEMILAC, Bengaluru
Shri SK Jha, Sc E, delivered oration on Green Engines for Airborne Propulsions. The talk centered
DESIDOC, Delhi
Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), Delhi, celebrated the occasion with enthusiasm. Shri Ashok Kumar, Addl Director, DESIDOC, highlighted the importance of Raman Effect. Smt Alka Bansal, Sc E, delivered the oration on Open Access to Scholarly Content: DESIDOC’s Contribution. She was awarded Oration Medal and Certificate by Dr V Bhujanga Rao, DS and CC R&D (HR) and Dr SK
Shri Terker being felicitated by Dr Venkataraman.
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Jain, CMD, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in a function organised by Defence Science Forum at Dr Bhagavantam Auditorium, Metcalfe House, Delhi.
DFRL, Mysore
Dr KR Anila Kumar, Sc E, delivered oration on Application of Nano-Nutrition in Food Technology. He was given the Oration Certificate by Dr K Radhakrishnan, Additional Director, DFRL.
DL, Jodhpur
Dr R Vijayraghavan, Sc F, delivered the oration on Detection System for Camouflage Evaluation. He explained the principles and methodologies of different detection systems being used in camouflage technologies and explained the state-of-the-art camouflage evaluation system being developed by Defence Laboratory (DL), Jodhpur. The Chief Guest and the former Director, DL, Jodhpur, Dr N Kumar, presented Oration Medal and Certificate to Dr Vijayraghavan.
DMSRDE, Kanpur
Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur, celebrated NSD by organising an invited talk and a lecture. Prof. Manoj Kumar Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Lucknow University, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Prof. PD Gupta (Retd), Manipal University, delivered invited talk on Learning Nano Technology from Nature. Shri Deepankar Singh, Sc B, delivered NSD Oration on Hybrid Nanocomposites for Multifunctional Applications.
Dr A.K. Saxena, Director, DMSRDE inaugurating Science Day.
DIHAR, Leh
A Rajbhasha Sangosthi on Agriculture Production and Animal Husbandry Systems in Ladakh was organised by Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh, to celebrate the NSD 2012. Shri Sonam Dorjay, Hon’ble Executive Councilor Agriculture, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Dr Ashok Kumar, Sc B, delivered NSD oration on Rationalisation of Potassium Requirement for Maximum Economic Yield of Onion in Nubra Valley of Ladakh. He was given Oration Medal and Certificate by the Chief Guest.
Smt Bansal being awarded the oration certificate.
Dr Kumar being awarded the oration certificate.
HEMRL, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, celebrated the NSD with zeal and enthusiasm. The theme for the day was “Go Green”. The celebration included a number of competitions like crossword, quiz, presentations, etc. As a novel feature, Shri B Bhattacharya, OS and Director, HEMRL, felicitated 11 HEMRL employees for their significant contributions in their respective fields of work. Dr RB Pawar, Sc D, delivered an oration on Science and Technology of Low
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Intensity Conflicts. He was presented Oration Medal and Certificate by Shri Bhattacharya.
ISSA, Delhi
Institute for Systems Studies and Analysis (ISSA) celebrated the day by organising a lecture and a debate. Smt Sanchita Malik, Sc E, delivered oration on Multi-Sensor Data Fusion Algorithms and its Applications in NCW. Shri HV Srinivasa Rao, Director, ISSA, moderated the debate on Systems and System
gave an invited lecture on Turbulence—the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Shri Sam Santhosh, CEO, SciGenom, gave a lecture through video conference on Business of Science with focus on Genomics and Nanotechnology. Shri Makhan Lal Meena, Sc C, presented his award winning paper.
Thinking in which scientists debated what is a system and the way to do system thinking by asking what, how and why questions. Smt Malik was awarded the Oration Medal and Certificate by Dr V Bhujanga Rao, DS and CC R&D (HR), in a function organised at Dr Bhagavantam Auditorium, Metcalfe House, Delhi.
MTRDC, Bengaluru
Shri V Nallasamy, Sc E, delivered the Science Day Oration on Sources for High Power Microwaves.
NSTL, Visakhapatnam
An open house and exhibition was held during 23-24 February 2012. Shri SV Ranga Rajan, OS and Director, NSTL, inaugurated the exhibition. The event was primarily for the science and engineering students and for professionals in the field of engineering and science. The world-class hydrodynamic test facilities, weapon systems such as torpedoes, underwater mines, decoys and stealth products were displayed at the exhibition. NSTL scientists gave lectures on Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety in the nearby schools and colleges on 28 February 2012. Poster, essay writing and science quiz competitions on the focal theme were conducted for school children. A Seminar was also conducted on 28 February 2012. Dr ON Ramesh from IISc, Bengaluru,
Smt Malik receiving the oration medal.
Dr Kapoor receiving the oration certificate.
RCI, Hyderabad
Shri G Lakshmi Narayana, Sc C, delivered the oration on Realising Scientific Fiction—A Few Breakthroughs, on 12 March 2012. Dr V Bhujanga Rao, DS and CC R&D (HR), was the Chief Guest and Dr Arun Kumar, OS and Director of Personnel, DRDO HQ, was the Guest of Honour during the occasion. Dr SK Chaudhari, OS and Director, RCI, presided over the function.
SSPL, Delhi
Dr Ashok Kapoor, Sc F, delivered National Science Day Oration on Characterisation and Defect Studies of GaN Material. He highlighted the importance of GaN-based devices, which are fast making inroads in various areas of technology. He was awarded the Oration Medal and Certificate by Dr V Bhujanga Rao and Dr VK Jain, respectively in a function organised at Dr Bhagavantam Auditorium, Metcalfe House, Delhi.
Shri Meena receiving the oration certificate from Shri Ranga Rajan.
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Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM inaugurated the Composites Prototyping Centre (CPC) at Research and Development Establishment (Engrs) [R&DE(E)] on 16 March 2012. Dr S Guruprasad, Director, R&DE(E), and other senior officers were present during the occasion.
The CPC will be used for manufacturing large structural composites. The air-conditioned facility has a clear fabrication bay of 40 m x 15 m x 12.5 m. Positive pressure can be maintained inside the bay for dust-free working environment. It also has a CNC fabric cutting machine. A laser projection system for fabric lay-up is under installation. In addition, one 5 m carbon composites MLC 70 smart bridge has also been developed.
Currently, a GFRP sonar dome is under development at CPC. This is the first indigenisation effort for a bow-
Inauguration of Composites Prototyping Centre at R&DE(E)
mounted sonar dome. Work for development of wing for unmanned air vehicle Rustom 2 and composites armoured vehicle hull is also under progress. Composites Prototyping Centre will be equipped with an appropriate C-scan facility for NDE of large composite structures in the near future.
Dr Saraswat inaugurating the CPC. Also seen in the picture are Dr Guruprasad and Shri AK Patel, Assoc. Director, R&DE (E).
International Women’s Day Celebrations
ADE, Bengaluru
A one-day Seminar was conducted on the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 28 March 2012 at Sameeksha Auditorium, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru. The theme of the seminar was Women’s Achievements through Versatile Endeavours (WAVE 12).
About 500 participants and guests from all DRDO laboratories attended the Seminar. Shri G Elangovan, DS and CC R&D (Avionics) presided over the inaugural function. Dr A Subhananda Rao, DS and CC R&D (Aero) also addressed the gathering. Director, ADE, delivered the welcome address. Smt Sobha Nambisan, former Director, National Gallery of Modern Arts was the Chief Guest. She delivered an inspiring talk on the theme of the Seminar. Dr V Kala, Sc G and Co-Chairperson WAVE 12 proposed the vote of thanks. A puppet show was organised at the end of the Seminar.
L to R: Smt Avachat, Shri Oak, Shri Datar, and Smt Anuaradha Datar, at the inauguration ceremony of IWD at ARDE.
ARDE, Pune
International Women’s Day was celebrated at Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, on 8 March 2011. Shri Anil M Datar, OS and Director, ARDE, addressed the gathering and highlighted contributions and achievements of women in various areas of society. Smt Suchitra S Avachat,
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Smt Indira Gandhi, late Prime Minister of India, and Smt Pratibha D Patil, President of India. She hoped that one day a lady would hold the Directorship of HEMRL. Shri Bhattacharya, in his address, said that the Indian women are unique as compared to the women of the west. Indian woman is known for her multi-tasking, managing home and other aspects with proficiency. He appreciated the women of the HEMRL who are performing well in their respective fields.
A training programme, Atamnirbhar Naari, was organised by the Tejgyan Foundation, a charitable organisation, for the benefit of all ladies of HEMRL. The objective of the programme was to enable them to recognise their innate qualities. Capt (Dr) T Vittal, Medical Officer, HEMRL, also spoke on health awareness pertaining to ladies. A documentary film on Diabetes was also screened on the occasion. One hundred fifty ladies from HEMRL participated in the event.
LRDE, Bengaluru
International Women’s Day was celebrated in Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), Bengaluru, on 8 March 2012. All women officers and staff participated in the celebrations. Smt Jahanzeb Akhtar, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri S Ravind, Officiating Director, LRDE, presided the function. Smt Sangamithra, Sc F, gave a brief talk on New Technologies in Science and its Implications on the occasion. A slide show, Lilavati, was presented by Smt P Vardhani, Sc F, on the famous women in India as well as abroad.
Shri Ravind addressed the audience with a very motivational speech and praised LRDE’s lady employees for their contribution in their respective fields and for holding the event successfully. The Chief Guest, in her speech, touched the emotional, professional and psychological problems of women and the struggles, challenges women have to face.
Sc F, and Chairperson, ARDE Women’s Cell, highlighted the importance of IWD.
A lecture on Stress Management and Positive Thinking by Shri Uday Oak, Management Consultant, M/s Accuminate, was arranged for all employees of ARDE. Shri Oak gave a creative stress-buster exercise to women employees of ARDE. The overall programme was successful in creating a healthy and cooperative attitude in women employees of ARDE.
ASL, Hyderabad
Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Hyderabad, celebrated IWD on 16 March 2012.
DL, Jodhpur
International Women’s Day was celebrated at Defence Laboratory (DL), Jodhpur on 16 March 2012. Dr Sunita Kumbhat, Head, Department of Chemistry, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Her address to women employees focused on balancing professional and personal lives. She emphasised that women have always been given a special place in Indian society since olden days.
Dr SR Vadera, Director, DL, Jodhpur, presided over the function. He highlighted the role of women as efficient managers at home, in relation building, budget management, resource management and even in resource generation. He encouraged the women employees to make use of their inner strength in developing themselves, their family, society and ultimately contributing to the development of the country.
HEMRL, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, celebrated IWD on 7 March 2012. Smt Ratna Bhattacharya, wife of Shri B Bhattacharya, OS and Director, HEMRL, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Dr UR Nair, Vice Chairperson, Women’s Council, in her welcome address gave a brief of the day’s programme.
In her inaugural address, Smt Bhattacharya said that IWD is the story of ordinary women as makers of history and 8 March was commemorated as IWD at United Nations in 1975. She recalled contributions made by Jhansi ki Rani Laxmibai, Mother Teresa,
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RCI, Hyderabad
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, celebrated IWD on 16 March 2012. Smt B Rukmini, Sc E, and Chairperson, IWD, delivered the welcome address. Smt Chandana Khan, IAS, Principal Secretary to Andhra Pradesh Government, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. She urged women to be more united and grow as a model of excellence, patience and dedication. Dr SK Chaudhuri, OS and Director, RCI, presided the function and said that the spirit of IWD to be carried
BrahMos Successfully Steep Dives Once AgainBrahMos Block III version with advanced
guidance algorithm was flight tested from ITR, Balasore, on 28 March 2012. The missile flew through the designated 290 km distance at Mach 2.8 and achieved high precision with steep dive once again. The network of telemetry stations and down range ships confirmed that the missile followed the pre-designated flight path.
“It was a text book launch achieving 100 per cent results” said Dr Pillai, CEO and MD, BrahMos. The missile was completely integrated at the BrahMos Integration Complex at Hyderabad.
The flight was witnessed by senior officers from armed forces, Shri S Som, Project Director, BrahMos, and R Adm S Mohapatra, Executive Director.File Photograph
Maiden Test Flight LCA Tejas LSP-7
Tejas Limited Series Production-7 (LSP-7) aircraft successfully completed maiden test flight on 9 March 2012. This test flight is significant for the programme as LSP-7 build-standard is close to the initial operational clearance (IOC) standard. Accordingly, LSP-7 aircraft, along with LSP-8 will be offered to the Indian Air Force for user evaluation trials (UET). The flight was also significant considering the fact that for the first time “Production Test Schedule” was used for the first flight of an LSP aircraft. This is also the first time that maiden flight of the aircraft was not accompanied by the customary ‘chase’ aircraft, which is an indicator of the
level of confidence in the machine. The flight lasted 28 min with Gp Capt KK Venugopal at the controls and Wg Cdr Kabadwal of the National Flight Test Centre (NFTC) as Test Director in the telemetry.
During the test flight, performance of the aircraft systems including multi-mode radar (MMR), helmet-mounted display system (HMDS), auto-pilot and instrument landing system (ILS) were satisfactory providing a moment of pride for all the stakeholders which include ADA, HAL, IAF, CEMILAC, DG AQA, ADE, and NAL, among others.
for betterment of women in all walks of life. Dr A Swarna Bai, Sc E, delivered a lecture on Importance of Women’s Day. Smt Aleena Sasikumar, Sc D, proposed the vote of thanks.
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Golden/Silver Jubilee/Raising Day Celebrations
CABS, Bengaluru
The Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru, Celebrated its raising Day on 24 February 2012. On this occasion, the lab-level awards were distributed to employees and prizes were distributed to winners of various sports and cultural competitions that were conducted at the Centre.
DARE, Bengaluru
Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE), Bengaluru, celebrated its Silver Jubilee function on 13 February 2012. Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM, was the Chief Guest, and Air Marshal RK Sharma, AVSM, VM, DCAS, IAF, was the Guest of Honour. Shri G Elangovan, DS & CC R&D (Avionics) presided over the function. Shri PM Soundar Rajan, OS and Director, DARE, welcomed the distinguished guests. Dr VK Saraswat, released the Silver Jubilee Souvenir and awarded 40 employees for their achievements during the occasion.
Dr KG Narayanan, founder Director, DARE, gave a lecture on Avionics―Harbinger of Future Aviation. Air Marshal Sharma in his address lauded the work done at DARE and said, “DARE should be developed as the main laboratory for avionics in the country.”
To commemorate Silver Jubilee, DARE conducted a one-day Silver Jubilee Seminar on Advanced Avionics―Indian Scenario on 11 February 2012. Experts across the lab, public sectors and services delivered lectures in the field of avionics. More than 100 participants from DARE; Indian Air Force (ASTE, SDI); HAL, Bengaluru, and BEL, Bengaluru, attended the Seminar.
The participants had fruitful interactions with Shri K Santhanam, former Chief Advisor, DRDO; Director, CABS; GM, HAL; Commandant ASTE, SDI and other experts in avionics.
HEMRL, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, celebrated its Annual Day on 1 March 2012. A function was arranged in the Laboratory on the occasion in which 48 employees were felicitated by the Director for completion of 25 years in DRDO. Twenty-three officers and staff were conferred with DRDO lab-level awards. The Technology Group Award was awarded to Shri SM Danali and his team for Development of 81 mm Red Phosphorous-based AT-AI Smoke Grenade. The Laboratory Scientist of the Year Award was conferred on Shri Sudheer Babu, Sc C, and Shri RS Patil, Sc D, ACEM, Nasik. The Laboratory Award for DRTC cadre was conferred on Shri PJ Kamale, TO D, and Shri SO Kamble, TO C, while Laboratory Award for Admin and Allied Categories was conferred on Shri AP Sonawane, Accounts Officer and Shri SG Shewale, Senior Stores Assistant. In addition 78 officers/staff were given Cash Awards for their outstanding performance.
Shri B Bhattacharya, OS and Director, HEMRL, in his address conveyed his good wishes to the employees and their families. He gave a brief account of the achievements of HEMRL in 2011. Shri Bhattacharya called upon scientists to channelise their R&D work to discover ‘one new molecule’ yet not reported in literature, thus placing HEMRL on the global map. He stressed the need to translate the indigenous developments/technologies of HEMRL into actual orders from the Services, which would speak volumes of the capabilities of the HEMRL.
IRDE, Dehradun
Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun, celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 15 March 2012. The origin of IRDE dates back to 1939 as Inspectorate of Scientific Stores at Rawalpindi
L to R: Shri Soundar Rajan, Shri Elangovan, Dr Saraswat, Air Marshal Sharma, and Dr Narayanan.
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(now in Pakistan). Later it was renamed as Technical Development Establishment for Electronics and Instrumentation. The Laboratory has since grown into a leading establishment in the field of electro-optical instrumentation, sensors and weapon systems.
Instruments Research and Development Establishment has a long tradition of developing state-of-the-art products and technologies for three Services and paramilitary forces amalgamating into a network of public and private sector industries, DRDO labs and academia in the country as well as abroad. The capabilities generated by the Establishment has further strengthened self-reliance of our Armed Forces. IRDE has made commendable research contributions in the optical and electro-optical fields covering the areas related with night-vision devices, compact laser-based instruments, integrated optical and electro-optical surveillance and fire control systems, and photonics. The products and
technologies developed by the Establishment have received national and international recognition.
Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM, was the Chief Guest at Golden Jubilee celebrations. He highlighted the laudable contributions made by IRDE in the modernisation of Indian Armed Forces and advised the young scientists
to work in “mission mode” to face global challenges. Dr KD Nayak, DS and CC R&D (MED&MIST), and Shri SS Sundaram, DS and Director, IRDE, also addressed the gathering.
Dr AK Gupta, OS, IRDE, threw light on the achievements of IRDE in the last five decades. Many senior officials and scientists of DRDO were present on this memorable occasion. Senior scientists and employees of IRDE were also honoured for their contributions. IRDE’s latest products were put on display in an exhibition. In the evening a grand function was attended by the present and ex-employees of the establishment.
Dr Saraswat releasing the Golden Jubilee souvenir.
Bengaluru-based DRDO labs/estts, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE); Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS); Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC); Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE); Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL); Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE); Microwave Tube Research Development Centre (MTRDC) and Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) jointly organised one-day Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Takniki Sanghosthi—Utkarsh 2012 at CEMILAC on 23 February 2012.
Shri Ajay Vohra, OS, ADA, was the Chief Guest of the inaugural function. Dr K Tamilmani, OS and Chief Executive, CEMILAC; Shri PR Baghel, Sc G; and Shri Sanjeev Kumar Jha, Sc E, highlighted the importance of Hindi and its importance in S&T. Seventy-six participants attended the Sanghosthi.
DFRL, Mysore
� Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysore, conducted 3rd Capsule Course for senior army officers during 13-24 February 2012. Six officers of the rank of Colonel from different units of ASC participated in the Course. The Course also involved practical demos and industrial visits apart from the theory classes. Guest lectures by eminent professionals were arranged in the areas of food science and technology. The trainee officers appreciated the usefulness of the Course in updating their knowledge that would be of immense help in the supply and transports activities concerning fresh and processed foods.
� DFRL also hosted the 13th Dr TS Vasundhara Memorial Lecture on 21 February 2012. Dr A Jagannath, Scientist and Secretary, Seminar Club, DFRL, introduced the Chief Guest Dr Lalitha R Gowda, Chief Scientist, Head, Food Safety and Analytical OC Laboratory, CFTRL, Mysore. Dr Gowda delivered the Dr TS Vasundhara Memorial Lecture on Anti-hypertensive Peptides of Peanut (Arachis Hypogea): Structure and Function.
Dr AS Bawa, OS and Director, DFRL, presided over the function. On this occasion, Dr TS Vasundhara Memorial Best Scientific Research Paper Award for
papers published by the life sciences laboratories of DRDO was given to Rekha Dhanwani, Mohsin Khan, SI Alam, PVL Rao and M Parinda of Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, for their paper Differential Proteome Analysis of Chikungunya Virus Infected New Born Mice Tissues Reveal Implication of Stress, Inflammatory and Apoptotic Pathways in Disease Pathogenesis. The paper was published in Proteomics, 2011, 11, 1936-952. Shri Mallesha, Joint Secretary, Seminar Club, proposed the vote of thanks.
RCI, Hyderabad
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, organised 4th Hindi workshop on 7 March 2012 on various aspects of Grammar. Shri R Jaisingh, TO C, welcomed the participants. Shri N Venkatesh, Sc F, and Secretary, Official Language Implementation Committee, highlighted the Rajbhasha activities being carried out at RCI. Shri Kazim Ahmed, Senior Translator, delivered lectures on Various Aspects of Grammar and Rajbhasha Rules. A competition on noting in Hindi was also organised.
SAG, Delhi
Scientific Analysis Group (SAG), Delhi, organised a Basic Course on Cryptology and Information Security during 13-24 February 2012. The Course was more of a whiteboard kind rather than just PowerPoint presentations. Forty-five participants attended the Course with keen interest in an interactive manner. The faculty comprised scientists from SAG and Prof. SV Nagaraj from RMK Engineering College, Tamil Nadu.
Shri Ram Ratan, Sc F, was the Course Director and Coordinator.
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Personnel News
CC R&D (R&M), DRDO HQ
Lt Gen Anoop Malhotra has been appointed as Chief Controller R&D (R&M) at DRDO HQ on 11 January 2012.
He was commissioned into the Artillery in 1974. During his service, amongst various other courses, he has completed Advance Gunnery
and Long Gunnery Staff Courses at the School of Artillery, Deolali; Armament Technology Course at IAT (now DIAT), Girinagar, Pune; Defence Services Staff College Course at Wellington, and the Senior Command Course at College of Combat, Mhow.
While with the Army from 1974 to 1995, Gen Anoop Malhotra served in field, medium, light and mountain regiments of the Indian Artillery. He has also had exposures as ADC to GOC of an Infantry Division and Brigade Major of both Infantry and Artillery Brigades. He commanded 312 Field Regiment in the J&K State when insurgency was at its peak. During his Command, the Regiment was awarded with the Chief of Army Staff’s Unit Commendation in 1995 for Counter Insurgency Operations in the Valley; the first Artillery Regiment to be so awarded in the history of the Indian Army.
After successful command of an Artillery Regiment, he joined DRDO at ARDE, Pune, on a tenure posting in 1996 and was permanently seconded to DRDO in September 2000. While at ARDE, Pune, he was made responsible for Management Services, Technical Coordination and was actively associated with the development of the Pinaka MBRL System.
Thereafter, as a Brigadier, he headed a DRDO Project Site at Nasik for approximately five years up to 2005, which was dedicated to fulfilling the treaty obligations of our Country under the aegis of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) at The Hague, Netherlands. During this period, the Project Site successfully fulfilled the Treaty obligations of the Country, well ahead of the internationally mandated time lines.
As a Major General, he was Director of Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), Balasore, from August 2007 to September 2009 and was actively involved in T&E of Armaments; a discipline that lies in his area of interest, being from the Indian Artillery.
Gen Anoop Malhotra has also headed Mobile Systems Complex, Pune, (an independent accounting unit and a Strategic Establishment) from mid 2005 to mid 2007 and again from August 2009 to December 2011.
While with Mobile Systems Complex, Pune, he was promoted to the rank of Lt Gen in August 2011 and later joined DRDO HQ as Chief Controller R&D (R&M) in January 2012.
Directorate of Life Sciences
Dr Lokendra Singh, Sc G, has been appointed Director, Directorate of Life Sciences (DLS), DRDO HQ, wef 1 March 2012. Dr Singh completed his MSc in 1981 and obtained his PhD in Microbiology from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, in 1984. He joined DRDO as Sc B in
Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysore, in August 1984 and served there from 1984-1988. Dr Singh has also worked at Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur (1988-1989), and as Director, Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur.
Dr Singh has wide research experience in the field of low-temperature biodegradation, bacterial toxins of BW importance, and biosensors. He has developed various types of bio-digesters for low-temperature and high altitude areas. The bio-digester technology has been transferred to more than 25 firms. He has also developed immuno-biosensor for the environmental detection of pathogenic bacteria (Salmonella typhi and Vibirio cholerae). He also has to his credit detection systems for the bacterial toxins like Botulinum and Shiga.
In recognition of his contributions, Dr Singh has been awarded Defence Technology Spin-off Award-2007 for development of bio-digester (Bio-toilets) for onboard treatment of human waste; DRDO Technology Group
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Award-2006 for outstanding contribution leading to the development of biosensors; Scientist of the Year Award-2002 for development of innovative technology for bioremediation of organic wastes; DRDO Technology Group Award-2002 for significant contribution for the development of low temperature active inoculum and bio-digesters for human waste disposal at high altitude, low temperature areas; Brig (Dr) KM Rao Award-1998 for outstanding contribution in the field of biological sciences; Brig (Dr) KM Rao Award-2002 for the best research paper.
He has participated in 14th Scientific Antarctica Expedition during 1994-95 and has characterised some of novel bacterial species. He has also attended international meeting at UNO, Geneva, in connection with negotiations on BTW convention. He has 20 patents to his credit and guided 10 students for PhD.Dr Lokendra Singh has authored 130 research papers/articles in national and international journals. He is life member of Association of Microbiologists of India.
Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur
Dr SR Vadera, Sc G, has been appointed as Director, Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur. He did his MSc in Physics from the University of Jodhpur in 1980 with University Gold Medal and worked there as Junior Research Fellow during 1981 to 1983. His doctoral research is in the area of Mössabuer Spectroscopy,
which he completed in 1989 from the University of Jodhpur.
He joined DL, Jodhpur, in 1983 and carried out R&D work in the areas of Mössbauer Spectroscopy, Conducting Polymers and Nanomaterials. He was actively associated with the development of a number of strategically important products including anti-radar paint (RAP MK-I), Cam and IRR paints, anti-static and radiotransparent paint (RDM-1), etc. Some of these items are being bulk productionised for the use on military equipment. Dr Vadera has more than 50 research papers published in international journals. He has also published a number of technical reports, and has co-authored a Chapter in the Encyclopaedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology published by the American Scientific Publishers, USA. He is an approved guide of the University of Jodhpur and Indian Institute of Technology, Rajasthan, and has been on the Academic
Advisory Board of Marwar Engineering College and Research Centre, Jodhpur, and on the Research Board of Thapar University, Patiala. He has delivered invited talks on advanced materials including conducting polymers and nanomaterials in several international and national conferences/seminars.
As a member of the team, he received the DRDO Technology Cash Award in 1996. Dr Vadera has represented DRDO to deliver an invited talk on Nanotechnology at an International Conference in Brazil organised by the Brazilian Army in 2009. Besides, he has visited several countries including Sweden, Belarus and Canada on scientific assignments. He is life member of various professional societies including Materials Research Society of India, Magnetics Society of India, Optical Society of India, Indian Association for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Track Society of India.
CEPTAM, Delhi
Shri Rajesh Goyal, Sc G, took over as Director, Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Delhi, on 1 April 2012. Prior to this, he was at Institute for Systems Studies and Analysis (ISSA). Shri Goyal has done his Postgraduation in Statistic from Rajasthan University, Jaipur.
He started his career in DRDO at Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), Delhi, on 31 December 1977 and later moved to ISSA as Sc B in 1984. At ISSA, he made significant contributions in wargames modelling, simulation, and testing and reliability. He gained experience in training methods used by US Army by visiting US Army’s Combined Arms Centre; Command and General Staff College; Centre for Army Lessons Learned; National Simulation Centre; Ft Leavenworth KS; National Training Centre; Ft Irwin; CA; Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command, Orlando, Florida; US Army Training and Doctrine Command, Norfolk, Virginia; and Department of Defence, Pentagon, Washington DC.
As Project Director, he provided technical and managerial leadership to the wargame team at ISSA and established first Computerised Facility for Combat Training for Divisional level wargames and support to the Indian Army for wargame exercises at WARDEC under Army Training Command. He has made major contributions in four wargame products. As Project
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Coordinator, he established the first War Centre at HQ Western Command for conducting Divisional-level Training Exercises in 2010.
Shri Goyal has to his credit a number of Internal reports and User’s Guides for system configuration and wargame systems. He is life member of various professional societies and has published papers in reputed journals of India and abroad. He has also presented papers and attended many international conferences in India and abroad. He is professionally trained for mentoring and carrier mapping at Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad, and in the field of Reliability by RAC Reliasoft, USA, in Singapore, and Reliasoft Asia Pvt Ltd, in Chennai.
Shri Rajesh Goyal is the recipient of DRDO Technology Award-1996 for development of Shatranj Wargame Software for the Indian Army. He was again conferred with Lab-level Technology Group Award-2002, for his outstanding contributions for developing Wargaming Technology.
DRL, Tezpur
Dr Vijay Veer, Sc G, took over as Director, Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur, wef 01 March 2012. He joined DRDO on 14 August 1984 at DRDE, Gwalior, as Sc B. He was also a member of GFAST (DRDO think-tank) to represent life sciences.
Dr Vijay Veer has more than 37 years research experience in biodiversity and taxonomy, bio-ecology and management of insects pests in the field of health and hygiene, veterinary, storage, agriculture, and forestry. He has also vast expertise in mosquitoes and other disease vectors, textile pests and agriculture pests and developed various products for their control. Several technologies developed by him have been converted into products for commercialisation. Some of these like new mosquito repellent, wool care, etc., have been introduced in the armed forces and available in the market. He has also discovered several new species of insects and microbes and prepared their identification keys. He was instrumental in establishment of state-of-the-art facilities and expertise in modern entomology like pheromone (behaviour modifying chemicals), molecular, microbial science including electro antennography (EAG), single sensillum EAG, wind tunnel, Y-maze olfactometer, insect activity meter, gas chromatography-
electro antenno detector (GC-EAD), gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS), etc.
Dr Vijay Veer is a fellow and member of many prestigious national and international societies and recipient of several awards. He has widely travelled in border and forward areas of the country for mapping disease vectors and has more than 95 research publications, seven patents, two Indian Standards, one monograph, and three books to his credit.
Higher Qualification Acquired
ASL, Hyderabad
Shri R Srinivasan, Sc F, has been awarded PhD by Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, for his thesis titled Momentum and Enthalpy Transfer in Packed Beds-Experimental Evaluation for Unsteady Inlet Temperature at High Reynolds Numbers.
Award
DMSRDE, Kanpur
Dr Dipak Kumar Setua, Sc G, was awarded NETZSCH-ITAS 2012 Award for significant contribution in characterisation of Polymers, Elastomers, Composites and Nano-composite Materials by thermal analysis eventually leading to design and development of polymeric products for advanced weapon systems for the Defence Services. The award was presented by the Indian Thermal Analysis Society.
Dr V Venugopal, President, ITAS, presenting award to Dr Setua (right).
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National Safety Day/week
ARDE, Pune
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), celebrated the 41st National Safety Week (NSW) during 4-10 March 2012. Dr AK Sannigrahi, Sc F, Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), Balasore, delivered a lecture on Environmental Safety. ARDE conducted various safety week competitions such as safety slogan, essay and safety drawing as a part of awareness campaign intended for safety. All the winners were awarded with Cash Prize during the occasion.
Based on safety performance, Safety Rolling Trophy to the best Project Division was awarded to Igniter Division and the Safety Trophy for the Best Support Division was awarded to Fire Fighting Division.
NPOL, Kochi
Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, organised the 41st NSW to promote the awareness of safety in the Laboratory. As part of the campaign, competitions on essay writing, slogan writing, cartoon drawing, and quiz were conducted. The NSW was celebrated on 6 March 2012 with various programmes, viz., flag hosting, safety day pledge, a live mock drill on fire fighting and invited talks by the officials from Transport Department.
Shri PA Sainudeen, Deputy Transport Commissioner, highlighted the significance of road safety. Shri MS Mohanan, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, delivered an enlightening talk on Road Safety and Safe Driving.
An inverter-based emergency light conceived by the NPOL Safety Committee was dedicated to NPOL on the occasion. This was followed by a multimedia presentation on safety. Shri S Anantha Narayanan, OS and Director, NPOL, presented the prizes to the winners of the safety day competitions.
Shri Kapil Deo, Associate Director, ARDE, presenting a memento to Dr Sannigrahi.
Mock drill on fire fighting at NPOL.
HEMRL, Pune
The 41st NSW was celebrated at High Energy Materials and Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, during 4-10 March 2012. As a prelude to NSW, safety badges and safety caps with safety logo were distributed to all the employees.
A fire fighting demo was organised during the week. Shri B Bhattacharya, OS and Director, HEMRL, released S.H.E. Bulletin containing various articles pertaining to safety, health and environment. Shri Bhattacharya also delivered a lecture on Safety on the occasion. The best three articles from the Bulletin were awarded prizes. Prizes and certificates were also given to the best three slogans in English, Hindi and Marathi, and to the winners of safety quiz conducted under two categories.
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EDITORIAL TEAM
Visits to DRDO Labs/Estts
ARDE, Pune
� Lt Gen Narendra Singh, AVSM, SM, DCOAS (P&S), on 14 March 2012. Shri Anil M Datar, OS and Director, ARDE, gave an overview of the Establishment to the distinguish visitor. A detailed presentation on Infantry Projects, Arty Projects, Armoured Core Projects, Engineers and Warhead Projects was also made by senior scientist of ARDE. Firing demo on Modern Sub-Machine Carbine (MSMC) and Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and visit to static display of ARDE developed stores were organised.
The Editorial Team thanks DRDO Newsletter Correspondents for their contributions.
� Lt Gen Vinod Nayanar, PVSM, AVSM, SM, DG Arty and Sr Col Comd Regt, on 16 March 2012. Director briefed on current developments at ARDE. Presentation on status of Pinaka, Pinaka Mk-II, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, Mounted Gun and PGM for Guns was made.
Lt Gen Singh (left) being presented a memento by Shri Datar.
CABS, Bengaluru
Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM, Secretary, Deptt of Defence R&D and DG, DRDO, on 5 March 2012. SA reviewed the progress of the AEW&C programme.
DMSRDE, Kanpur
Dr J Narayana Das, OS and CC R&D (NS&M), on 1 March 2012.
CVRDE, Chennai
Lt Gen DS Sidhu, VSM, AVSM, DGMF and Shri S Sundaresh, DS and CC R&D (ACE&SI), on 22 February 2012.
VRDE, Ahmednagar
Maj Gen UK Upadhye, ADG QA(V), on 17 February 2012. He was briefed about the ongoing projects. Vehicles display was organised for the visiting officer.
RAC, DelhiA group of 15 students from Bhim Rao
Ambedkar College, Delhi, on 23 March 2012. Students showed keen interest in the exhibits displayed at Darpan Exhibition. They were briefed about the entry-level schemes and career opportunities in DRDO. A small gift pack containing a pen, broach and key chain printed with DRDO logo was given to them.
