It is an advanced version of the indigenously developed Pinaka rockets.
It is jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Army.
Pinaka-I has already been inducted into the Army. Its quick reaction time and high rate of fire gives an edge to the Army during low-intensity warlike situation.
Pinaka Mark-II rocket with a range of more than 60-km is capable of acting as a force-multiplier and was developed to supplement artillery guns and is currently passing through a phase of testing.
