Top Scientists of DRDO Working on Extended Tenures
Presently, only 11 Distinguished (top) Scientists are working in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on extended tenures.
Extension in service of scientists and technologists is granted by the Government on a selective basis only for which provisions exist.
This extension is granted keeping in view their knowledge and merit in the concerned fields. DRDO is thus able to utilize rich experience and knowledge of these scientists in on¬going research works. DRDO has also been giving due importance to training. The Organization has dedicated training institutes, such as Targeted Training Centre at Bangalore, Institute of Technology Management (ITM) at Mussoorie, Training Institute at Jodhpur, Military Institute of Training (MILIT) at Pune. DRDO has a well established training policy, whereby training programmes for scientists are organized / sponsored in technical and techno- managerial areas through renowned academic institutes / universities / other organizations from India and abroad.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Sanjay Raut in Rajya Sabha today.
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