Defence Research Laboratory (DRL) has focused its research and development activities on problems relevant to the troops deployed in North East India. The core areas include development of products and technologies for enhancing combat efficiency during jungle operations, vector borne disease surveillance and management, water quality amelioration and human waste management at high altitude. Besides, the laboratory collaborates with other DRDO and academic institutions on development of technologies for Armed Forces under diverse climatic conditions of NE India. A number of products and technologies, developed by the laboratory, are of use to paramilitary forces, police forces and civilians population.
