Exhibition commemorating Abdul Kalam's scientific contribution kicks off in Chennai

In commemoration of the late President, A P J Abdul Kalam's service to the scientific community and the DRDO in particular, a three-day scientific exhibition kicked off at CVRDE, Chennai today.

In commemoration of the late President, A P J Abdul Kalam's service to the scientific community and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in particular, a three-day scientific exhibition kicked off at CVRDE, Chennai today. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

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28 Jul 2017, 12:40 pm

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Organised by the DRDO, the exhibition themed ‘Science for Soldiers and Society’ was inaugurated by the defence organisation's chairman, Dr S Christopher today. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

DRDO Chairman S. Christopher at the exhibition. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

The indoor and outdoor exhibitions showcase many products and models developed by DRDO, including the Arjun MBT Mk-II, hydraulic filters, Akash on Tatra vehicles, BrahMos, mini-UAV, and special materials like high nitrogen steel, rare earth magnets and ultra soft magnetic materials. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

The exhibits are categorized as Surakshit (safe), Sashakt (powerful/empowered), Saksham (capable), Swachh (clean/pure) and Young Scientist Centre (YSC), according to reports. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)