Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, has organised a National Conference on ‘Millets for Military Ration and Specific Nutritional Requirements’ at SDM IMD (Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development), Chamundi Hill Road here tomorrow (Sept. 29).

Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence & Tourism, GoI, will inaugurate the Meet at 9.30 am. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman, DRDO, will be the distinguished guest. Dr. Upendra Kumar Singh, Distinguished Scientist & Director General (Life Sciences), DRDO, New Delhi; Dr. Khadar Valli Dudekula, Padma Shri Awardee & ‘Millet Man of India’ and Maj. Gen. S.S. Ahlawat, Additional Director General-Supplies & Transport (ADG-ST), Seva Medal, Army Headquarters, New Delhi, will be the guests of honour.