The Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, the Defence R and D establishment engaged in test and evaluation of rockets and airborne systems, observed its 35th lab Raising Day (Annual Day) on December 10.
Former Director of the laboratory SC Narag was present as the chief guest during the function along with Director ITR Dr BK Das. Director, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Dr Gitanjali Batmanabane and Project Director DRDO laboratory ASl, Hyderabad Dr M Manickavasagam were present as guests.
Associate Director, ITR, MV Bhaskarachary, chairman Raising Day Committee CR Ojha and vice chairman CG Subudhi were also present.
Ojha briefed about various events which were conducted on the eve of 35th Raising Day. Associate Director, ITR, MV Bhaskrachary emphasised on the effort of ITR team in making the event possible in spite of a busy mission schedule.
ITR Director Das, in his address to the employees, highlighted the achievements of the ITR during the year 2017 and appreciated every body’s efforts for achieving the goals set for the year.
He appreciated the sacrifice made by the families towards the success of the Indian missile programme. However, he emphasised that team ITR should continue the effort so that ITR will excel further in spite of being one of the busiest test ranges in the world.
Dr M Manikavasagam highlighted the transformation of ITR as a world class test range and the tremendous achievements demonstrating professionalism in test, evaluation and post flight mission analysis.
Dr Batmanabane also lauded the achievements of ITR under the leadership of its Director Dr Das. She mentioned that apart from providing OPD facility at the ITR Colony, Baleswar, AIIMS has a mandate to provide state of the art medical facilities to the residents of Baleswar. She advised all to live a happy and healthy life.
Chief guest Narang, who has served as the Director of ITR during 1996-2005, appreciated the evolution of ITR as a world class test range. He expressed his satisfaction over the positive changes brought about by the Director of the laboratory.
On the occasion, a number of employees of ITR were awarded for providing excellent services in various fields of range activities. ITR employees and their family members were also awarded for various events conducted on the eve of the Raising Day 2017. Subudhi offered a vote of thanks.