Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) works under Department of Defence Research and Development of Ministry of Defence. DRDO dedicatedly working towards enhancing self-reliance in Defence Systems and undertakes design & development leading to production of world class weapon systems and equipment in accordance with the expressed needs and the qualitative requirements laid down by the three services. DRDO is working in various areas of military technology which include aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation and life sciences. DRDO while striving to meet the Cutting edge weapons technology requirements provides ample spinoff benefits to the society at large thereby contributing to the nation buliding. Vision Make India prosperous by establishing world-class science and technology base and provide our Defence Services decisive edge by equipping them with internationally competitive systems and solutions. Mission Design, develop and lead to production state-of-the-art sensors, weapon systems, platforms and allied equipment for our Defence Services. Provide technological solutions to the Defence Services to optimise combat effectiveness and to promote well-being of the troops. Develop infrastructure and committed quality manpower and build strong technology base.

Core Competence  Deptt of Defence Research and Development (R&D) is working for indigenous development of weapons, sensors & platforms required by the three wings of the Armed Forces. To fulfill this mandate, Deptt of Defence Research and Development (R&D), is closely working with academic institutions, Research and Development (R&D) Centres and production agencies of Science andTechnology (S&T) Ministries/Deptts in Public & Civil Sector including Defence Public Sector Undertakings & Ordnance Factories. Defence Research & Development services (DRDS) Recruitment and selection of right people with desired competencies form the base of building an effective organisation. Defence Research & Development Organisation recruit/select scientists and engineers through an annual competitive examination at national level called Scientist Entry Test (SET) through open advertisement. In addition to this, talent search through campus interviews, scholarship scheme through Aeronautics Research & Development Board (ARDB) and fresh Ph.D scholars under Registration of Students with Scholastic Aptitude (ROSSA) is also launched. Defence Research Technical Cadre (DRTC) The members of this cadre form strong skilled manpower base to assist scientists and engineers engaged in research and development work. Admin and Allied Cadre The members of Admin & Allied cadre provide administrative/establishment support. Personnel for officer post are recruited through UPSC and non-gazetted personnel are recruited by the laboratories/establishments as per the notified Recruitment Rules.

Training and Development DRDO has a dynamic training and development policy which is executed through the Continuing Educational Programmes (CEP) for all cadre personnel viz DRDS, DRTC, Admin & Allied. At the entry level in DRDS, the newly recruited scientists undergo a 16 weeks Induction Course at Institute of Armament Technology (IAT), Pune. Under the Research and Training (R&T) scheme the scientists are sponsored for ME/M Tech programmes at IITs/IISc and reputed universities. The fees is also reimbursed by the DRDO where scientists undergo Ph.D programme. In addition to this, the Organisation through its two premier Institutes namely Institute of Technology Management (ITM) and Institute of Armament Technology (IAT) deemed university offer courses for scientists and Armed Forces in the area of Technology Management, R&D Management and Armament. Recently, a training centre at Jodhpur has been established to meet the training needs for Admin & Allied cadre. In order to attract the futuristic talent, DRDO has Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Research Associate (RA) schemes for young & dynamic personnel & interested in Defence Research and Development. Flexible Complementing Scheme In DRDO, under DRDS Rules 1979, as amended from time to time, Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for promotion up to the grade of Scientist 'G' from one grade to the next higher grade is in force, w.e.f. 01 Jul 1990. The post held by scientist shall stand upgraded automatically to the next higher grade on Merit-based promotion under the FCS. DRDO operates a fully Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) wherein, the post is upgraded automatically upto the grade of Sc 'H'. FCS operates on the basis of evaluation of Confidential Performance Appraisal Report (C-PAR) and interviews of Scientists in the grades of Scientist 'B' to Scientist 'E' by Assessment Boards and assessment of Scientist 'F' to Scientist 'G' by Peer Review.

DRDO Awards The DRDO Awards Scheme, in its present form, was introduced in the year 1999 to motivate DRDO scientists, engineers and our partners in industries and academic institutions in contributing for the cause of our national security and self-reliance. The present Award Scheme, instituted by the Government of India, are therefore, meant to encourage DRDO scientists and our partners in the Private Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the private firms as well as the academic institutions in performing even better towards accelerating the pace of development of critical technologies, transfer of technologies from laboratories to industries as well as productionisation of the state-of-the-art defence systems. The Scheme consists of a total of 17 awards, out of which, 4 awards are given by the Directors of the concerned laboratories/establishments in recognition of outstanding contributions of their scientists and other supporting staff consisting of technical, administrative and allied cadres. The remaining 13 awards are decided at the DRDO HQrs for which nominations are called every year from all laboratories/establishments. The nominations are initially short listed by the Screening Committee under the chairmanship of the Chairman, Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC). The short listed nominations are, thereafter, examined by the Apex Committee for finalisation of the awards which also consists of two outside experts. These awards are normally given away by the Prime Minister of India on the "Technology Day" which falls on 11th May of every year. The awardees are given cash as well as a certificate highlighting the achievement for which award is being given. The total outlay per annum for these awards is Rupees one crore. The Awards Scheme at a glance is enclosed in Annexure-1.

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Sr. No. Category of Award Nominee's Affiliation Level of approval Amount ( In lakhs) Max. No. of awards per year Total estimated expenditure (in lakhs) I. HQ LEVEL AWARDS A INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 1 DRDO Life Time Achievement Award DRDO Individuals  Approval of the Raksha Mantri is required on the recommendations of the Apex Committee. 10  1 10 2  Technology Leadership Award  DRDO Scientists 2 5 10 3 Scientist of the Year Award DRDO Scientists 2 15 30 4 Young Scientist Award DRDO Scientists having age less than 35 years Approval of the Secretary R&D is required on the recommendations of the Screening Committee. 1  16 16 5 Best Performance Award DRDO Support staff 0.5 16 8 6  Academy Excellence Award Teams from Academic Institutions Approval of the Raksha Mantri is required on the recommendations of the Apex Committee. 2 2 4 7 Best Techno Managerial Services/Popular Science Communication Award Individual/Team  of scientists/ Engineers/Support staff 1 2 2 B LAB TROPHIES 8 Silicon Trophy DRDO Laboratory (System) 9 Titanium Trophy DRDO Laboratory (Science) C GROUP/TEAM/INSTITUTIONAL AWARD 10 DRDO Award for Path Breaking Research/ Outstanding Technology Development DRDO Team/R&D Org/Academic Institutions 5 2 10 11 Agni Award for Excellence in Self-Reliance Individual/ team from DRDO/Industry/Armed Forces/Certification Agency/Academic Institutions/ any other organisation 5 8 40 12 DRDO Award for Performance Excellence Teams from DRDO Lab/Project 10  2 20 13  Special Award for Strategic Contribution Group/Team of Scientists/ Engineers/ support staff deployed on strategic & hazardous nature of work 5 2 10 14  Defence Technology Absorption Award Industries  5 2 10 15 Defence Technology Spin Off Award DRDO Labs/Industries/other organizations 1 3 3 16  Best Innovation/Futuristic Development Individual/Team of scientists /Engineers/Support staff 2 1 2 II. LAB LEVEL AWARDS 17 Laboratory Scientist of the Year Award Scientist of the laboratory Approval of the Director of the concerned lab is required on the recommendations of the Lab Level Award Committee 0.25 1 or 2 per lab depending on strength*  20 18 Technology Group Award Group/Team of Scientists/ Engineers/ support staff 0.5 1 26 19  Laboratory Award for DRTC Cadre DRTC Cadre 0.2 1 10.4 20  Laboratory Award for Admin & Allied Categories Supporting staff from Admin/Allied Categories 0.2 1 10.4

Purchase Procedures in DRDO

Procurement of materials is an ongoing activity in DRDO laboratories/establishments. To facilitate uniformity of procedures across the laboratories/establishments, DRDO Hqrs has issued guidelines in the form of "Purchase Management - 2003 (PM-2003)" duly approved by the Government. Power of procurement has been delegated at certain levels, depending upon the cost and the nature of the item. To identify right source of supply, vendors are selected and registered after evaluation of their services and infrastructure through well-defined parameters by a committee constituted for this purpose. Requirement of the item is categorised and tenders are invited on Open/Global/Limited/Single/Proprietary Article Certificate (PAC) basis. All purchases are generally made through open Tenders Basis. However, materials/ components of monopolistic nature, for high technology projects, are procured from reputed manufacturers on PAC basis. The advertisements are published in local and national newspapers through DAVP. Tender Opening Committee comprising representatives from Materials Management Group, Vigilance Officer/Security Officer/Duty Officer of day open the tenders as per laid down guidelines. The criteria for the selection of mode of procurement is based on "urgency of requirement", "availability of item locally or in international market", "cost of item" "competitiveness", etc. Technical offer and commercial offer are obtained separately. This ensures technical evaluation of the items by a separate Technical Evaluation Committee. In all the cases, Guidelines issued by the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) are strictly followed. Representatives of user, finance and DRDO Hqrs participate in the decision-making. Rate running contract procedure is applied for the materials/components, which are used regularly. Services of various agencies are also availed through this mode. The complete procedure ensures fairness and transparency to the vendors and availability of the required items to the user. Interest of the Organisation is preserved while procuring the materials without any prejudice to any vendor/supplier/manufacturer and to obtain the maximum ultimate value for each rupee of expendit ure.

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Research Boards

Life Sciences Research Board (LSRB)

The Life Sciences & Research Board (LSRB) supports research proposals in life sciences on broad topics such as biological and biomedical sciences, psychology and physiology, bio-engineering, specialized high altitude agriculture, food science & technology, etc. The Board has instituted a Grants-in-Aid Scheme to nurture the research talent, in IITs, universities, medical and life science institutions, colleges and other research centres including industries, in the country for promoting research and development programmes in life sciences & allied fields. Under this Scheme, grants are offered to approved research institutions, universities or colleges, departments or laboratories both in the Government and non-Government sectors. The scheme is coordinated through a number of specialist panels duly constituted by the Chairman, LSRB to cover different disciplines. Objectives of the LSRB are as under:- Expanding and deepening the knowledge-base of life sciences in the country through strengthening and use of national resources including know-how and expertise. Catalysing cross-fertilization of ideas and expertise between research scientists for providing support to the soldiers in operations Enhancing core competence in the field of knowledge germane to development, manufacture and use biomedical and biotechnological products Create conditions suitable for attracting talent and expertise from overseas locations through collaborations and other academic exchanges. The details regarding submission of proposals and other related matters are available onhttp://www.drdo.gov/boards/lsrb/fplsrb.htm For further details, please contact: The Secretary, Life Sciences Research Board Directorate of Life Sciences Defence Research & Development Organisation, DRDO Bhawan, DHQ PO New Delhi - 110105 Web : www.drdo.gov.in

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Naval Research Board (NRB)

The NRB was set up in August 1996 to encourage basic research in the field of marine technologies and to strengthen & deepen the knowledge-base related to the naval environment. The Board has instituted a Grants-in-Aid Scheme to nurture research talent and to create research facilities in IITs, universities, higher technological institutions, engineering colleges and other research centers including industries in the country for promoting basic research, design & development. Objectives of the NRB are as under:- To encourage and provide funds for basic research in pertinent scientific disciplines of broad relevance to our future Navy by enabling and supporting emerging talent, most particularly in academic institutions. To create and evolve a knowledge-base potentially applicable to the Navy. The Board supports basic research that will generate new knowledge potentially useful to the Navy and to train young minds to generate and apply that knowledge for Naval purposes. The Board approves research programs for funding based on evaluation and recommendations of specialist panels in various disciplines i.e. composite materials sealth materials, hydrodynamics (including propulsion), sonar & signal behaviour, ocean environment, and scientific computing. The NRB invites project proposals which are submitted to the Panel Head or the Secretary, NRB through their Institutions with the requisite information as per a specific format. The format may be downloaded from the official NRB website(www.nrbdrdo.res.in)

For further details, please contact: The Member Secretary Naval Research Board (NRB) DTE of Naval R & D (DNRD) 3rd Floor,'B' Block DRDO HQ, DRDO Bhawan Rajaji Marg New Delhi- 110 105. Tele No: 011-2301 7510 (Commodore R Bhushan, Director & Member Secy.) Tele No: 011-2300 7333(commander SK Thakur, Dy Director NRB) Fax No: 011-2301 7492 E-mail:dnrdoff@hqr.drdo.in, dnrd@hqr.drdo.in

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Aeronautical Research & Development Board (ARDB)

The Aeronautical Research & Development Board(ARDB) was set up by the Government of India to coordinate, provide funds and sensitize futuristic, scientific technological areas having potential applications for aeronautical systems, at academic institutions and national scientific laboratories. For this purpose, Grants-in-Aid of Rs. 5 crore per year has been earmarked. Besides the projects activities, the Board promotes Centre of Excellence in selected areas like computational fluid dynamics, systems design & engineering and composite structures technology; some more centres are under consideration. Intellectual Property developed through ARDB funding is shared with the grantee institution. The Board also promotes seminars, presentation of papers in India & abroad, writing of books, and promoting air mindedness in school children. For further details, please contact: The Secretary Aeronautical Research & Development Board 314,A Wing, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi-110 105 Tel.: (011) 23007314 Fax: (011) 23793004 ardb@hqr.drdo.in Web:http://drdo.gov.in/boards/ardb/default.htm

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Armament Research Board (ARMREB)

The Armament Research Board (ARMREB) was constituted in 1997 to promote innovative research in scientific fields useful for armament discipline. The Board was set up to enhance the intellectual, physical infrastructure and scientific understanding in the field of armaments to meet the future challenge. Armament being a complex multi-disciplinary field involves ballistics and aerodynamics, materials and metallurgy, mechanical and electronic engineering, opto-electronics and computer techniques, explosives and pyrotechnics, modeling, simulation and system analyses, etc. Three research panels covering an entire spectrum of armament discipline are operating under the Board. Objectives of the ARMREB are as under:- To foster knowledge-based growth of armament discipline in the country, strengthening and integration of national resources of knowledge, know how, experience, facilities and infrastructure. To catalyze the needed cross-fertilization of ideas and experiences between defence and non-defence experts in scientific and technical fields that contribute to armament technology. To launch and coordinate research in specified areas of armament discipline in academic institutions. To create conditions suitable for attracting talents and experience through research collaborations and other academic exchanges. To adopt synergic approach towards national needs and priorities in the field of armaments, yet keeping in focus the global advancements, in order to develop competence in key areas. To help in creating self-sufficiency in critical technologies needed for development of competitive armament stores and put the armament discipline in the fore-front in global scenario. To lead to technological innovations useful for combat multiplier both for the near term and future. Charter of Duties The ARMREB has the following charter of duties:- To support basic research applicable to armament discipline. To set principles and practices governing the relationship of DRDO with the academic world. To consider and approve, by peer evaluation, research proposals submitted to ARMREB. To set funding pattern and funding methodology for the research panels of ARMREB. ARMREB will exclude funding of development of system hardware Grants-in-aid Scheme  The ARMREB has instituted a "Grant-in-Aid" Scheme to harness and nurture the research talents available in academic institutions. Under this scheme, grants are offered to research organizations/universities/departments/laboratories/industries for research in basic sciences and engineering, setting up of basic facilities/ infrastructure, organising seminars/symposia/workshops, etc. For further details, please contact:- The Director ARMREB Defence R&D Organization Room No. 416, 4th Floor, 'A' Wing, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg New Delhi - 110 105 Tel : 011-2301 7680, 2300 7416 Fax : 011-2301 7505 E-mail : brgandhe@drdohq.res.in

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Extramural Research/Intellectual Property Right (ER/IPR)

DRDO sponsors new research projects in the area of basic science/applied sciences under DRDO Grants-in-Aid Scheme to various academic institutions and R&D labs outside the boundaries of DRDO. The Directorate of ER/IPR invites project proposals from various academic institutions R&D labs and industries in the prescribed format. The proposal is sent to concerned DRDO labs/academic institutions/other R&D labs for review based on the scientific & technical merits of the proposal. The comments of reviewers are then forwARDEd to Project Investigator in case any clarification/modification in the proposal is sought by reviewer accordingly, without disclosing the name and address of reviewer. On the basis of favourable comments of reviewers the minutes are prepared and the case is put up to the concerned competent authority for its approval/sanction. The progress of the research work is reviewed by DRDO periodically and progress report is submitted by Project Investigator to the Directorate of ER&IPR along with the minutes of Project Review Committee (PRC). Assets of a capital nature, acquired out of the sanctioned grant, are the property of DRDO. The accounts audited by external audit authority/statutory auditor, Utilisation Certificate and Closure Report are submitted by Project Investigator at the end of closure of the project. The Intellectual Property arising out of these projects lies with the host institution unlike in the case of CARs projects by DRDO labs where it lies with the laboratory of origin. The Directorate of ER/IPR provides the Grant-in-Aid also to organize the conferences/symposia/workshops/seminars to various academic institutions/R&D labs in the field of science and technology with interest to DRDO/Defence. The Technical Reports received from Project Investigator(s) on closure of the project are circulated to concerned DRDO labs for the their perusal, comments and use. Partnership with Industries  The DRDO has taken a conscious decision to actively promote participation of Indian Industries in defence production. Interactions with industries take place during different phases of a product cycle, such as:- Development Phase - Once system/product to be developed is identified and qualitative requirements are established, suitable industrial entities are identified to participate in the activity as 'developmental partners'. LSP (Limited Series Production) Phase - Once a lab developed prototype system is successfully evaluated by prospective users, a limited series production order is usually placed by the prospective users. Industry partners are co-opted for execution of this phase of activity. Bulk Production - Even though traditionally PSUs and Ordnance Factories undertake bulk production of weapon systems and equipment. Primarily, a substantial portion of the work of production of sub-system is being farmed out by them in consultation with the nodal DRDO laboratory to private industries in the civil sector. With the opening up of defence production to industries in the private sector, their involvement is steadily going up. Spin-offs, Marketing - Private industry is called upon to exploit the civil spin-offs from the defence technology by effecting required repackaging/modification. At times there is a requirement of industry taking up maintenance of the equipment on its sub-systems for a defined period. Scope also exists for industry to seek potential market for these products in India/Abroad with due approvals. DRDO has been actively promoting private industries participation in its entire gamut of activities. Interactions are organized at regular intervals not only with interested industrial units but also with organizations such as CII, FICCI, ASOCHAM. DRDO has organized several DRDO-Industry meets to appraise industry veterans about opportunities awaiting them in Defence R&D. These initiatives have been highly appreciated by the Indian Industry.