Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) opened the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration Centre at Burari plains in Delhi on May 06, 2026
Inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat
The centre aims to further enhance preparedness for radiological & nuclear exigencies
The training and demonstration center comprises various state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated radiological and nuclear test bed facility & heavy ion research facility
Includes emergency medical response and real-time field response units
The centre is part of upcoming CBRN Centre of Excellence under the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS)
Dedicated to effective training of responders from Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, National Disaster Management Authority
Will train various other agencies involved in CBRN exigencies preparedness and crisis response
Through training and workshops, INMAS will prepare the next generation of specialists
Will introduce latest techniques & technologies for CBRN response
Inauguration ceremony attended by Director General Soldier Support System Dr Upendra Kumar Singh
Attended by Director General (Production Coordination & Services Interaction) Dr (Smt) Chandrika Kaushik
Attended by Director General Resource & Management Dr Ravindra Singh
Attended by Corporate Directors along with other dignitaries and scientists
