To prepare for N-exigencies, DRDO opens chem,bio, radiological, nuclear centre at Burari plains

New Delhi: To enhance preparedness for radiological and nuclear exigencies, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday opened a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration centre at Burari plains in Delhi.

Inaugurated by DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat, the training and demonstration centre will be a unique DRDO-CBRN-centre of excellence comprising various state-of-the-art facilities. These include a dedicated radiological and nuclear test-bed facility and heavy-ion research facilities, along with emergency medical response and real-time field response units.

A radiological and nuclear test bed facility is a specialised, controlled environment designed to test, validate, and demonstrate technologies related to nuclear energy, radiation detection,and hazardous materials management. Such facilities provide the infrastructure necessary for R&D in nuclear science, material testing and emergency response training.

Such a facility bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical training for responding to unconventional threats.

The centre is part of the upcoming CBRN centre of excellence under the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS) and dedicated to effective training of responders from the defence ministry, home ministry, NDMA and various other agencies involved in CBRN exigencies preparedness and crisis response.

Through training and workshops, INMAS will prepare the next generation of specialists to carry forward the work to the frontline and ensure enrichment by introducing the latest techniques and technologies.