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Pradeep Kumar

16/10/21 09:00 AM IST

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Prerana Sthal

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‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Prerana Sthal’ was inaugurated at Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam on October 15, 2021.

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  • The NSTL is the premier naval research laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). 
  • A statue of Dr Kalam was also unveiled by Dr Samir V Kamat, Director General (Naval Systems & Materials), DRDO.
  • As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the DRDO is taking various initiatives towards highlighting the importance of R&D and increasing awareness among general public and igniting young minds in particular. 
  • On the occasion, NSTL products Varunastra, Torpedo Advanced Light (TAL) and Maareech decoy are being displayed at the venue.
  • 'DRDO and NSTL are taking various initiatives towards highlighting the importance of R&D, motivating the DRDO fraternity and raising awareness among the general public.
Source: PIB

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