As per directives of the Government of India, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has identified five niche technology areas and established the following Young Scientist Laboratories (YSLs) in the year 2019:

• Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AI), Bengaluru

• Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT), Mumbai

• Cognitive Technologies (DYSL-CT), Chennai

• Asymmetric Technologies (DYSL-AT), Kolkata

• Smart Materials (DYSL-SM), Hyderabad

The five labs were dedicated to the Nation by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on January 02 2020.

The initial sanction of Rs five crore was accorded to each of these five DYSLs. The same is to be augmented as per the lab requirements.

The five newly established labs have started functioning very recently. However, as suggested by the Hon’ble PM during the dedication of five DYSLs to the Nation on January 02 2020, DRDO will identify more niche technology areas and set up YSLs if required.

DRDO is making all-out efforts towards indigenous R&D and technology capability building. India is self-reliant today in technology areas about Missiles, Radars, Sonars, and Electronic Warfare(EW), and all the requirements in these areas can be met based on indigenous technologies. DRDO Synergies with Armed Forces, Industry and academia for developing technologies and systems based on National priorities. DRDO has also successfully developed significant platforms like the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, Main battle Tank Arjun, Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher System Pinaka, Akash Weapon System, etc. These systems, after development, are produced by Indian Industries for their induction by the Armed Forces.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Smt Kirron Kher and others in Lok Sabha today.

Source: Press Release
Release ID: 1602035
Date: February 05, 2020
PIB Delhi
Ministry of Defence