DRDO testing facility shifted to Delhi from Gwalior

Seeking to ensure swift delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight coronavirus, the Defence Research and Development Organisation has shifted its testing facility from Gwalior to the national capital.

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Key-Points

The DRDE, Gwalior has stood at the forefront in fighting COVID-19. It has now been tasked to do the testing of masks only received by HLL Lifecare Limited from foreign countries before it is distributed to various agencies.

INMAS is a premier Life Science Laboratory of DRDO. Currently, INMAS has been made fully operational for testing and evaluation of bodysuits and masks. More than 50 batches of these items have already been tested at the laboratory.

The prime objective of DRDE is to promote research and development of detection and protection against toxic chemical and biological agents.