Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Collaboration Conference-Cum-Exhibition on ‘Advanced Technologies for Internal Security and Disaster Relief Operations’ at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on March 04, 2025.
The two-day conference aimed to equip Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) officers with the latest advancements in technology to address challenges in their operations. The event provided a platform for the exchange of ideas and collaboration to strengthen India’s internal security and disaster response framework.
Referring to the recent avalanche in Mana, Uttarakhand, Defence Minister lauded the use of advanced rescue equipment in saving lives and reducing the impact of the disaster. “It is not enough for security agencies and technology developers to take the lead. Every citizen should know how to respond in times of crisis”he urged.
Defence Minister stressed the need for focused conferences on specific security challenges faced by different regions of the country. “Security threats in India are not uniform. The issues faced in the Northeast due to insurgencies are different from those in Naxal-affected areas or border regions. Similarly, urban security concerns are different from those in rural areas. We need to organise dedicated conferences that focus on region-specific challenges and solutions,” he said.
“It is imperative that institutions break silos and work collaboratively to ensure a strong, secure, and self-reliant India. India’s security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats such as cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, space-based challenges, and transnational organised crime,”said Rajnath Singh.
Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, stated that more than 100 products from DRDO developed technologies have been or soon will be inducted into various agencies of MHA. The technologies which DRDO develops for the services are also being utilised in internal security as well as disaster relief operations.
The conference includes seven technical sessions focusing on key areas such as Left-Wing Extremism, border management, advanced weapon technologies, drone & counter-drone solutions, disaster management, policing & crowd control, and futuristic communication technologies.
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