Historical Background

Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) originated in 1929 as the Inspectorate of General Store in the Harness & Saddlery Factory, Cawnpore. DMSRDE in its present form was established in 1976 as part of DRDO by the merger of three establishments erstwhile Defence Research Laboratory (Materials); Textiles and Stores Research & Development Establishment; and Defence Institute of Stores Preservation and Packaging.