Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh inaugurated MHA-DRDO Conference
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the MHA-DRDO Conference on ‘Advanced Technologies for Internal Security & Disaster Relief’ at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, emphasising the need for cutting-edge technology to equip CAPFs for evolving security challenges.
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Collaboration Conference-Cum-Exhibition on ‘Advanced Technologies for Internal Security and Disaster Relief Operations’ at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on March 04, 2025.
Organised by the Directorate of Low-Intensity Conflict (DLIC) under DRDO, the two-day conference aims to equip Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) officers with the latest advancements in technology to address challenges in their operations. The event provided a platform for the exchange of ideas and collaboration to strengthen India’s internal security and disaster response framework.
He called for greater synergy between security agencies and scientific institutions to strengthen India’s internal security framework. Highlighting DRDO's role in bolstering national security, he praised innovations such as small arms, drones, and surveillance systems.
Shri Rajnath Singh also underscored the role of advanced technology in disaster management, citing the recent Uttarakhand avalanche, where cutting-edge rescue tools played a crucial role in minimizing casualties.
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Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat during the conference stated that more than 100 products from DRDO developed technologies have been or soon will be inducted into various agencies of MHA. He further mentioned that the technologies which DRDO develops for the services are also being utilised in internal security as well as disaster relief operations.
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Secretary (Border Management) MHA Shri Rajendra Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, DG (Production, Coordination & Services Interaction) Dr Chandrika Kaushik, senior officials from Ministry of Defence and MHA were also present on the occasion.
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