Lok Sabha Question No. 4997 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-01
Subject: Research and Development Projects of DRDO
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Nusrat Jahan Ruhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4997

TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST  APRIL, 2022

## RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS OF DRDO

## 4997.  SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI:

Will the Minister of Defence be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Defence  Research  and  Development Organisation  (DRDO)  undertakes various Research and Development (R&D) projects;
- (b) if so, the details of projects undertaken during the last three years, laboratory-wise;
- (c) the details of technologies developed by DRDO during the last three years;
- (d) whether the Government provides separate fund to DRDO for R&D purpose; and
- (e) if so, the total fund provided to DRDO in 2022-2023 Budget for R&D purpose only?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) &  (b):  Yes,  Sir.  Defence  Research  and  Development  Organization  (DRDO) undertakes  various  Research  and  Development  (R&D)  projects  through  its  laboratories working  in  different  technical  domains. During  2019-2021,  249  R&D  projects  were sanctioned  by  DRDO.  Some  of the  major  projects  undertaken  by  various  laboratories  of DRDO are in the areas of :-

-  Missiles
-  Radars
-  Armoured vehicles
-  Anti-Tank ammunition, Rockets, Machine Gun and Fuzes
-  Sonars and Torpedo
-  Mine Detection System
-  Anti-Airfield Weapon
-  Fire Fighting & Protection Systems
-  Maritime Situational Awareness Systems, Border Surveillance System
-  Automatic Transmission
-  Small Turbo Fan Engine

-  New Generation Radios, SATCOM System
-  Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
-  EW Systems and Chaff Cartridges
-  Air Container
-  Fuel Cells
-  Ordinance Handling Robot
-  Seekers
-  System on Chip
-  Navigation System
-  MEMS Switches
-  Parachute Systems

(c): Some of the major technologies developed by DRDO during last 3 years include:

-  Quantum Random Number Generator and Quantum Key Distribution
-  Hypersonic test Demonstration
-  ASAT Demonstration
-  Single Crystal Blades
-  Stealth Technology
-  Advanced AI Technologies
-  Electromagnetic Launch Technology
-  Nanotechnologies
-  Complex Concentrated Alloys
-  Countermeasure Technologies
-  Composite Armour Technologies
-  Bioremediation Technology
-  Theatre and Terrain Based Food Technologies
-  Propulsion Technology
-  Cognitive Target Detection
-  Multifunctional Moisture Barrier for Fire Protective Suits
-  Underwater Communication
-  Biomedical Support Systems
-  Halon Alternatives and Eco-Friendly Fire Fighting Foam
-  Advanced Materials and Materials for Hypersonic
-  Advanced Functional Materials
-  Advanced Nano Fluid Technology
-  Novel Nanomaterials and Hybrid Nanocomposites
-  Early Warning System for Landslides
-  Low Vulnerable High Performance Propellant
-  High Energy Materials
-  High Power Millimeter Wave Gyrotron
-  Adaptive Composite Structure
-  Avalanche Assessment and Avalanche Forecasting
-  Advanced Personal Protective System
-  Advanced Piezomaterials

-  Panels for Blast and Ballistic Resistance
-  Additive Manufacturing and Polymer Composites
-  Network Security Assessment Techniques
-  THz Detector

(d):  Yes,  Sir.  Separate  fund  is  being  allocated  to  DRDO  as  part  of  Defence  Services Estimates. The allocation is being made under Revenue and Capital segments separately. The  fund  includes  expenditure  on  various  heads  like  Research  &  Development,  Pay  & Allowances. Transportation, Stores, Works, Training & Other expenditure under Revenue segment and Mach & Equip and Works under Capital segment.This Budgetary allocations is being utilized for undertaking various R&D projects and execution of Strategic schemes.

(e): The total provisions to D DR&D in BE (Adopted) for the FY 2022-23 is Rs. 21330.20 crore.

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