MoS for Defence Ajay Bhatt makes maiden visit to CVRDE in Chennai

  • The minister emphasizes the importance of enhancing the self-reliance in R&D systems and expresses his confidence that DRDO will empower the nation with ‘Make in India’ concept

NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, SEPT 5

Union Minister of State for Defence and Tourism Ajay Bhatt on Tuesday made his maiden visit to the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai.

During his visit, the MoS had a meeting with senior scientists and reviewed the progress of on-going projects at CVRDE. Dr S V Kade, Distinguished Scientist & Director General (ACE) gave a presentation about various achievements and important technology/products developed by CVRDE. V Balamurugan, Outstanding Scientist & Director-CVRDE briefed the present status & improvements of on-going projects.

The Minister has evinced keen interest towards the advanced systems developed by CVRDE and the respective project leaders highlighted the uniqueness of their systems. He also made a ride in Main Battle Tank (Arjun Mk-A) with crew members and experienced the advanced features of Indian Made Tank.

The Minister appreciated the CVRDE fraternity for the unstinted efforts and contributions in the Defence base. Further, he emphasized the importance of enhancing the self-reliance in R&D systems and expressed his confidence that DRDO will empower the nation with ‘Make in India’ concept.