New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, observed National Technology Day, here today, which was organised by the Defence Science Forum.
Presiding over the function, Dr. G. Athithan, Chief Controller R&D (SAM), DRDO, presented a roadmap on the DRDO technology innovation.
The occasion was also marked by a National Technology Day Oration, where Prof. V.K. Singh, Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal, delivered a lecture on ‘Role of Science Education and Technology for ‘Make in India’: Challenges’.
National Technology Day signifies the glorious achievements of Indian science and technology.
DRDO observes this day in all its laboratories and establishments. Lectures by selected DRDO scientists, open house session, quiz, etc. marked the occasion.
The day also saw release of a DRDO Technology Spectrum (compendium of innovative technological contributions/ methodologies of scientists).
The function was attended by directors, scientists from DRDO headquarters and Delhi-based laboratories.
