Tezpur (Assam) [India], Defense Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development, Sameer V Kamat, visited the Defense Research Laboratory (DRL) at Tezpur, Assam on 23 May and said that the state-of-the-art technology to enhance the strength of the country Technologies are important. According to the Defense Public Relations Officer (PRO), the DRDO chief stressed the importance of reforms and transformation to optimize the performance of the R&D organization and said that cutting-edge technologies are important to enhance the country's strength and self-reliance. , Guwahati, "Dr. D Kamboj, Director, DRL, provided an insightful overview of the vital role and notable achievements of DRL Tezpur during the event. "The DRDO Chief was briefed about the laboratory's vital role and significant achievements and expertise in areas such as vector control. Information was given in. , water quality enhancement, pharmaceutical technology and bio-waste management," it said as laboratory officials outlined the laboratory's new R&D directions, including soldier support for jungle warfare, signature mitigation and entomological biothreat prediction. Meanwhile, it sought to give top priority to expanding the country's defense technology base, with DRDO reforms included in the government's 100-day agenda after the elections.The government had constituted a committee comprising retired military officers and industry experts under a top scientist to suggest reforms. The Defense Research and Development Organization under the chairmanship of Dr. Sameer V Kamat has made presentations to the Government at senior levels to make it more output-oriented in the structure of the research agency and to promote a defense industrial and technological base in the country and Informed about further progress. This will be done only after the formation of the new government. “Reforms will continue in DRDO and now it has been made a part of the 100 day agenda of the government.” Presentations have been made at the senior level and DRDO has been asked to work on it. DRDO is also working towards implementing reforms and focusing on core military technology areas," top defense officials told ANI.