The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) pavilion received ‘Exhibitor of the Year Award’ at 106th Indian Science Congress held at Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara, Punjab. DRDO’s outdoor exhibits included surface-to-air missile system - Akash, model of BrahMos missile, remotely operated vehicle - Daksh, heavy weight torpedo - Varunastra, Laser Ordnance Disposal System (LORDS) and Vehicle Mounted Dazzler etc. ♦ DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi ♦ Founded: 1958 ♦ Motto: "Strength's Origin is in Science" ♦ Minister responsible: Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Defence ♦ Chairman - Satheesh Reddy ♦ Role - DRDO is responsible for the ongoing Light Combat Aircraft.
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