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Defence Research Laboratory
(DRL), Tezpur had its humble beginning as "Field Laboratory", a small
research cell of the then DRL(M), Kanpur on 21 November, just after the
irksome Chinese aggression in October 1962. The initial charter of the
laboratory was to provide storage/outdoor exposure trials for developed
products under the prevailing hot and humid climate of North-eastern
India. On subsequent development, the laboratory gained momentum with
independent research & development assignments for the benefit of
troops deployed in |
this strategically important region.In October 1980,
it became a full-fledged R&D laboratory and was renamed as Defence
Research Laboratory.
In continued effort towards the exigencies and need of the troops serving in inaccessible areas having severity of climate, the laboratory is dedicated for the betterment of their life and living condition. The spin-off benefit of the R&D efforts are extended for socio-economic development of the local populace as per directive and guidance of DRDO HQ. Scientific team from this laboratory periodically visits the forward areas to have "on the spot" assessment of the problems faced by troops so as to evolve suitable remedial measures.
At present, this laboratory has focused its research and development studies on control of malaria, quality of drinking water and plant materials for human and animal causes. Various research establishments, colleges and universities are in close interaction for sharing knowledge, expertise and laboratory facilities to achieve the objectives. |
