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Exclusive Interview with IRDE Director B.K. Das

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Today,we have a very special guest with us on Mr.FactChecker.Dr.Binay Kumar Das has not only served as the Director of the Integrated Test Range(ITR) for more than 5 years but also is serving as the director of Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE),being the first Odia to hold that position.
                             
His passion for rocketry and the immense love for his nation can be seen by the contributions he has made as a scientist.His contributions to Electro Optics is notable and is widely used across the country.Under his leadership,the ITR has taken massive strides to develop complex weapons and several ballistic missiles which have immensely benefitted the armed forces in better combat.He has also played a essential role in the development of Launch Complex-IV in Chandipur,Odisha.
                        Integrated Test Range
Let's get started with the questions!Read on to find out what he has to say about various things we asked him about.

Questions:
Thanks a lot for asking me to respond on such questions.My remark is absolutely personal and bears no resemblance to policies and procedures. 

1)As a youngster,what was your source of inspiration to become a scientist eventually?

I had a fascination to do something unique for my country since my childhood. I was flying the paper rocket and was getting amazed by the aerodynamics it was creating while flying. I always wanted to make something which could carry our nation to the top.Of course,after coming to DRDO,the first person who influenced me was Dr.Kalam.His patriotism and commitment inspired me to script history which the nation will be proud of.Since then,I have been trying relentlessly to make it possible.

2)After the recent developments in Afghanistan,do you think India is all geared up for any security threat,if any,in our territories?

Gearing up against security threat is a continuous process for every nation.India with its huge coastline and sharing border with multiple nations has one of the greatest challenges.However,technology and infrastructure with the best scientific brain and committed soldiers along frontiers always reassures us regarding our preparedness. Coastal Surveillance and Security,Border Surveillance,Electro Optic Defence and various other such technologies command the border today.

3)Where do you see India in the next 10 years as a country actively participating in the development of defence resources ?

India in the coming decade is going to be the world leader in Defence Technology.I have no doubt on this.With huge infrastructure,great brains, committed Industries,our offset policies and above all the mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat will transform this country as a Global Super power in Defence Technology. 

4)There has been this notion that our governments,irrespective of their political affiliation,has always been stringent regarding the expenditure on Defence.
The budget of the Ministry of Defence has grown at an annual average rate of 9%.Do you think this needs to be hiked in order to be a global superpower?

Any country's defence power is reflected quite a bit from its budget.Government is having a huge support for Defence R&D.I am sure with the current budget,we can achieve our goal.If needed,government is going to support us.In fact with so much of indigenisation and restriction on import,budget requirement may not rise. 

5)What advice would you give to a 20 year old millennials in India today?

You all are the biggest assets comprising more than 10 % of our strength.It is a huge number. Transformation of a nation starts from you. Country looks for niche ideas and implementation from you.You hold the culture, technology, dream and aspiration of 130 crore Indians.Chase your passion.The task is massive infront of you.What we push today will be your assignment for tomorrow.Unless the continuity is maintained,a country can not shine. You need to be involved in the shared vision of the nation. You need to initiate the drive for the better tomorrow. With Atmanirbhar Bharat,import is getting choked.Export is opening up.,Huge challenge for the entire nation.End of the day, never forget that the food you take,the breathe you do and the roof you get is of this nation. Love your mother and love your Motherland! Have a pride for our country.Every product of this country has to be the best because there is an emotion of every achiever which blends in every product. Deliver back to this beautiful nation.Let us give every Indian a reason to smile. With this,our nation will be the best in the world!
May God Bless you!
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 We profusely thank Dr.Binay Kumar Das for taking time out from his busy schedule and give us our answers.You can know more about him at DRDO's official website.He is currently the Director of IRDE,Dehradun.
                             IRDE Dehradun

All of us can learn one very vital lesson from this interview.Whatever be our political affiliation,we must keep faith in our country's armed forces.When an insider who holds a portfolio of such massive responsibility can guarantee that,all of us are quite safe,why should we question the legitimacy of our security forces.

Moreover,when he is optimistic about the overall development of the nation,why we cannot do so.Let's try to create a difference everyday which would benefit our country.



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