(i) In 1958, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was established under the Department of Defence of the Government of India.
(ii) The objective of this organisation was to make India self-sufficient with respect to means, equipment and weapons required for defence.
(iii) After 1983, this organisation developed several missiles under the leadership of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Dr Kalam has made a great contribution in the production of missiles.
(iv) Dr Kalam is known as the Father of India’s Missile Programme. He is also referred to as the ‘Missile Man’ of India.
