Defence Research Laboratory

The Defence Research Laboratory (DRL) is a defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Tezpur city of Assam state of India. It conducts research and development studies on vector-borne diseases, improving the quality of drinking water, waste biodegradation and management.[1]

Defence Research Laboratory
Established1962
Field of research
Defense and development studies
DirectorDr Dev Vrat Kamboj
LocationTezpur, Assam, India
Operating agency
DRDO
Websitehttps://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-research-laboratory-drl

History

In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER), Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), and "Defence Research Laboratory" (DRL). The collaboration with the Defence Food Research Laboratory and the Central Food Technological Research Institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be enhanced.[2]

Organisation

DRL is headed by a director. The present director of DRL is Dr Dev Vrat Kamboj.

See also

References
  1. DRL profile, DRDO, accessed 10 Sept 2021.
  2. DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology, The Week, 25 April 2021.

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