Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, CSIR tie up for R&D in defence tech
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially inked between the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The agreement, focused on technical collaboration, joint research, and development in the realm of defence technology, is poised to significantly impact India’s defence capabilities.
Q1: Who were the signatories of the MoU, and what positions do they hold?
A: Lt General JP Mathew, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, and N Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR & Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, signed the MoU.
Q2: How does the collaboration contribute to ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India)?
A: The collaboration is expected to expedite armed forces’ indigenisation efforts, promoting self-sufficiency in defence capabilities and aligning with the national goal of ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat.’
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