Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) opened the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration Centre at Burari plains in Delhi on May 06, 2026. Inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, the centre aims to further enhance preparedness for radiological & nuclear exigencies.
The training and demonstration center will be a unique DRDO-CBRN-Centre of Excellence comprising various state-of-the-art facilities. These include dedicated radiological and nuclear test bed facility & heavy ion research facility, along with emergency medical response and real-time field response units.
The centre is part of upcoming CBRN Centre of Excellence under the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS) and dedicated to effective training of responders from Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, National Disaster Management Authority and various other agencies involved in CBRN exigencies preparedness and crisis response. Through training and workshops, INMAS will prepare the next generation of specialists to carry forward the work to the front-line as well as ensure the enrichment by introducing latest techniques & technologies.
Why It Matters
CBRN threats whether accidental industrial disasters or deliberate attacks demand highly specialised, coordinated responses. India’s growing investment in this space signals a serious acknowledgement that preparedness cannot wait for a crisis to strike. By bringing together research, training, and emergency response under one centre, DRDO is essentially future-proofing India’s crisis management ecosystem.
Through hands-on workshops and structured training programmes, INMAS will groom the next generation of CBRN specialists, equipping frontline responders with the latest techniques and technologies.
The inauguration was attended by senior DRDO leadership including Director Generals from Soldier Support Systems, Production Coordination, and Resource & Management divisions, along with scientists and dignitaries.
