India, Jan. 4 -- Young scientists' laboratories have been formed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to start focused research in advanced technologies. These laboratories were dedicated to the nation on 2 January at Bengaluru by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

DRDO has taken this important step of empowering youth for the purpose of achieving self reliance in the area of niche advanced technologies. This step lays down the foundation for research and development of futuristic technologies. Selected young scientists of DRDO, under the age of 35 years, have been given this opportunity to work in identified research areas.

Inspiration for this step came from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of DRDO award ...