Dr Kamat is a Helpless Head of DRDO because during his one-year extension he is not able to preforms his responsibilities given by GOI. Like first and most important task was to implementing Dr Raghwan Committee recommendations why because he has not had the charisma to convenience his colleges the clear massage of PMO vision […]
Delhi High Court revokes suspension of BEL whistleblowers;
By Pradip R Sagar October 16, 2019 18:34 IST THE WEEK The officials have exposed the alleged irregularities in a multi-crore project Causing embarrassment to the defence public sector undertaking, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Delhi High Court has quashed the suspension order of three of its senior officers, who have exposed the alleged irregularities […]
How a CAG report exposed DRDO’s mishandling of AEW&CS programme
The CAG report showed irregularities in the selection of aircraft for the programme By Pradip R Sagar August 29, 2018 THE WEEK As the indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS)—aircraft fitted with a radar system—flew over the Rajpath during the 2017 Republic Day parade, India joined an elite group of five countries that […]
Race for next DRDO chief heats up, incumbent eyes extension
By Pradip R Sagar May 02, 2018 18:29 IST – THE WEEK With the tenure of S. Christopher, current chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), coming to an end later this month, the race for the top post in the country’s premier defence research organisation has begun. Christopher, who was given a […]
Army moves to court martial officer accused of sexually abusing subordinate
By Pradip R. Sagar March 24, 2018 -THE WEEK The Indian Army has initiated court martial proceedings against the former commanding officer of a Alwar-based military unit after a 27-year-old woman Army captain levelled allegations of sexual harassment against the officer. Captain Poonam (name changed) joined the Army’s Signals Corps as a technical officer in […]
DRDO scientists bunk meet, canteen boy gives presentation on security
By Pradip R Sagar | Express News Service | Published: 09th October 2016 NEW DELHI: During his first interaction with the DRDO scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed a stern message to them — “Shed this ‘chalta hai’ attitude.” However, it seems that things have plunged to a new low. At a conference, the […]
DRDO goes young with Modi
By Pradip R Sagar Published: 02 Oct 2016 The Sunday Standard NEW DELHI: In order to weed out the dead woods, country’s premier defence research agency Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which is often faced criticism for its tardy performance, is looking for young scientist to head one of its laboratory. It was Prime […]
DRDO sets timeline for fixing grievances to discourage direct complaint to PM Modi
By Pradip R. Sagar 14 September 2016 The New Indian Express NEW DELHI: As scientists involved in defence research continue to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with their grievances, DRDO headquarters has asked all its department heads to take timely action on these complaints to avoid direct communication with PM or Defence minister. Following […]
Parrikar protects whistleblower and takes action against his DRDO harassers
By Pradip R Sagar | Express News Service Published: 30th May 2016 NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has been in South Block for just 18 months, but the 61-year-old has taken several strong measures. In a recent order with a far-reaching impact, Parrikar has not only given protection to a whistleblower, but has also […]
Defence Secrets in Danger
By Pradip R Sagar Published: 26th Apr 2015 06:00:00 AM -The Sunday Standard It’s akin to contract killing of the country’s defence research establishments. With their easy access to classified and secret information, thousands of people working on contractual or temporary basis in India’s top secret defence projects have turned out to be the biggest […]
Top DRDO Scientist Accused of Sexual Harassment – The New Indian Express
Author: Pradip R Sagar Published Date: Mar 8, 2015 6:00 AM Last Updated: Mar 8, 2015 5:10 AM A 25 years old Junior Research Fellow has filed a complaint against D Majumdar, additional director of DIPAS, of making sexual advances. NEW DELHI: After well known environmental scientist Dr R K Pachauri faces allegations of sexual harassment […]
