DRDO Marks 67th Foundation Day Celebration in New Delhi. National | Dated: 04 Jan 2025 On January 1, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 67th Foundation Day in New Delhi. Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), attended the event and outlined DRDO's objectives for the year 2025. 🎯 Key Highlights: - During his visit, Union Minister Rajnath Singh praised DRDO for enhancing the nation's self-reliance by providing the Armed Forces with advanced technologies and equipment, and for strengthening the defence sector through partnerships with the private sector. - With 2025 designated as the 'Year of Reforms', DRDO is poised to play a crucial role in fulfilling the set objectives. - DRDO plans to engage start-ups in its Research and Development (R&D) efforts to foster idea exchange and drive the development of innovative technologies in the Indian defence sector. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) By January 2025, DRDO has transferred 1,950 technologies developed by them to Indian industries, with 256 Licensing Agreements for Technology Transfers (ToTs) signed in 2024. (ii) In the past three years, DRDO conducted over 18,000 tests, including 5,000 tests in 2024 at its test facilities. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: Which anniversary of DRDO was recently celebrated in New Delhi in January 2025? Correct Answer: 67th 🚀 Quick Recap: About DRDO Chairman: Sameer V. Kamat Headquarters : New Delhi