The Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur is one of the best missile test ranges of the world having all kinds of modern and sophisticated equipment and technologies besides a high-degree skilled manpower, including dedicated scientists.
Keeping up its track record, the ITR created a record by conducting successful testing of five different missiles in a row within a week.
Top DRDO scientists said this at the 33rd raising day celebration of the ITR, held on Sunday.
“The track record of the ITR has been excellent and it is one of best ranges of the world. Another mile stone has been achieved by the ITR with flawless support of the dedicated team which enabled India to perform 5 different tests in a week. India is expanding and advancing its missile technology and so as this range would be made at par with the requirement,” DRDO DG (Missile and Strategic Systems) Dr Sateesh Kumar said.
He lauded the ITR initiative of cleaning of the town, especially in the railway station and around, undertaken on the eve of the raising day.
He hailed Dr Binay Kumar Das, the new ITR Director, as a young and dynamic missile scientist.
Now, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has 52 laboratories across India, including the ITR.
“The ITR is the only missile testing range of the country where trail and tests are being carried out. The success rate is very high in comparison with other ranges of world. Efforts are on to take the range to a new height,” said the ITR Director.
He said ITR would continue undertaking clean and plantation drives
Former Director MVKV Prasad said his stint at the ITR would always remain as a part of his life.
Several employees were felicitated for their achievements on the occasion.
The raising day concluded with an attractive cultural programme participated by staffs and their family members.