Government has adopted multi-prolonged approach towards indigenous development and manufacture of lightweightbulletproof jackets and following steps have been taken in this regard:
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the technology for Bulletproof jacket as per Indian Army (GSQR) General Staff Qualitative Requirement - 1438 and transferred the technology to Indian industries after successful User Assisted Technical Trials (UATT). DRDO has also collaborated with academic institutions for development of lighter next generation Bulletproof jackets. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (Midhani), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has developed a lightweightbulletproof jacket in association with Bhaba Atomic Research Centre. DRDO has recently approved a project for development of lightweightbulletproof material under its “Technology Development Fund (TDF)” scheme.
This information was given by RakshaRajyaMantriDr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Lal SinhVadodiain Rajya Sabha today.
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