India Should Stay Ahead Of World In Technology: PM

"Our preparedness is the best guarantee for peace in south Asia region," he said.

He added that DRDO should expedite its programmes and look towards exports.

The prime minister, stressing on attracting young talent to DRDO, said scientists should be attached with universities for a period to set an example for students.

"Let us identify universities in this field and then associate a scientist with the university. It will help students."

He also said that DRDO should set up a laboratory with all scientists under the age of 35 to utilise the potential of the youth.

The prime minister also gave away the DRDO awards, with former chief controller of research and development Dipankar Banerjee getting a life time achievement award for his contribution to the fields of metallurgy, material sciences and combat aircraft programme.

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