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DRDL Director highlights importance of indigenous research

DRDL Director highlights importance of indigenous research

Signing an MoU with Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Ankitha Raju urges students and faculty to actively take up research activities, innovation and technology development to contribute towards national missions

Authorities from the Defence Research and Development Laboratory and Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education sign an MoU, in Vijayawada on Thursday.

Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education Deemed-to-be-University, Vijayawada, has inked a pact with the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, on Thursday to provide opportunities for academic interaction, research engagement and knowledge sharing.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between DRDL Director Ankitha Raju and Siddhartha University Vice-Chancellor P. Venkateswara Rao.

Speaking about the contributions made by the DRDL to the country’s defence research and technological advancement, Mr. Ankitha Raju said the DRDL plays a crucial role in the design and development of advanced missile systems and strategic defence technologies, including aerodynamics, propulsion systems, navigation, guidance, control systems and other indigenous technologies that strengthen India’s national security and self-reliance.

He highlighted the importance of indigenous research, technological innovation and collaboration between premier research organisations and academic institutions and urged students and faculty to actively take up research activities, innovation and technology development to contribute towards national missions.

The programme was attended by the deans of all schools, heads of various departments and representatives of different academic and administrative units of the university.

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