| Established | 1962 |
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| Field of research | Defense and development studies |
| Director | Dr. Dev Vrat Kamboj |
| Location | Tezpur, Assam, India 26°39′17″N 92°47′28″E / 26.65475°N 92.791146°E / 26.65475; 92.791146 |
| Operating agency | DRDO |
| Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-research-laboratory-drl |
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The Defence Research Laboratory (DRL) is a defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Tezpur city of Assam state of India. It conducts research and development studies on vector-borne diseases, improving the quality of drinking water, waste biodegradation and management.
History
In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER), Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), and "Defence Research Laboratory" (DRL). The collaboration with the Defence Food Research Laboratory and the Central Food Technological Research Institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be enhanced.
Organisation
DRL is headed by a director. The present director of DRL is Dr Dev Vrat Kamboj.
See also
References
- DRL profile, DRDO, accessed 10 Sept 2021.
- DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology, The Week, 25 April 2021.
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