Vijay Raghavan Committee Report

In January 2024, a 9-member Committee headed by the former principal scientific advisor to the government Prof. Vijay Raghavan has submitted its report to the Union government.

  • The committee was constituted to review the functioning of DRDO and suggest “restructuring and redefining” of its role to improve the output of the state-owned agency, aiding government’s move to make India self-reliant in military sector.

Recommendations

  • Focus on R&D: The committee advocates for DRDO to concentrate solely on research and development for defense, rather than product management, which it suggests is better suited for the private sector.
  • Targeted Expertise: DRDO should focus on specific ....
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