Mysore/Mysuru: As part of monthly lecture series, the Elder Citizens’ Council, Jayalakshmipuram, had organised a lecture by Dr. A. Ramakrishna, former senior scientist (Scientist F) and HoD (RA), Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysuru, on the indigenous scientific methods developed by DFRL for engineers on preserving “Ready to Eat Meals” exclusively for armed forces during …
National Conference on ‘Millets for Military Ration’ in city tomorrow
September 28, 2023Mysore/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…
DFRL ‘Open Day’ attracts inquisitive thousands
July 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Innovations, defence-related products and outfits created by city-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) were the cynosure of all eyes, especially students as they thronged the DFRL campus in city this morning as part of the day-long ‘Open Day’ and outdoor exhibition. The exhibition closes at 4 pm. Thousands of students from various schools, the…
National Technology Day celebrations: Open Day at DFRL
May 11, 202345 food products for ISRO’s Gaganyaan Space Mission on display; Hundreds of students visit unique expo Mysore/Mysuru: Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysuru, has prepared 45 varieties of space food for the impending India’s first manned space flight Gaganyaan of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It’s a first-of-its-kind venture by ISRO that has planned to…
International Women’s Day celebrated at DFRL
March 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, had hosted International Women’s Day celebrations Mar. 13 and 14 at the SDM Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD), Mysuru. The two-day event with the theme SMRITI (Synchronisingly Managing her Research Innovations and Technological Inspirations) commemorated the cultural, political, linguistic and socio-economic achievements of women….
Check milk adulteration in 5 minutes with DFRL kit
December 9, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: You can check milk adulteration with a kit developed by Mysuru-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) in less than 10 minutes. The kit is on display at the ongoing three-day national conference on “Futuristic strategies for the containment of troops in different terrains” at Hotel Southern Star. The conference began on Dec. 7. According…
‘Develop innovative foods that help reduce stress’
December 8, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: A three-day national conference on ‘Futuristic strategies for sustainment of troops in different terrains,’ organised by Mysuru-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory, began at Hotel Southern Star in city last evening. The conference is being organised to bring together researchers, tri-service (Army, Navy & Air Force)…
DFRL launches eco bags
June 27, 20225,000 biodegradable bags handed over to Chamundi Hill Temple Mysore/Mysuru: With the aim of reducing single-use plastic, the city-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) has launched environmentally safe packaging products made from natural and plant-based food-grade materials that are eco-friendly. To popularise and raise public awareness about such bags, the DFRL has handed over 5,000…
DFRL food tech, defence life science expo begins
December 13, 2021Helicopter oxygen systems, underwater breathing apparatus, lightweight food products are a big draw at two-day event Mysore/Mysuru: Youngsters, students and people interested in technology and food processing are making a beeline to the exhibition opposite the North Gate of Mysore Palace (Balarama Gate) to witness new technologies and products for the Armed Forces. The two-day…
DFRL readies 35 food items for Gaganyan
February 5, 2021PM Modi sets Aug. 15, 2022 deadline for India’s human spaceflight mission Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) has readied the food to be consumed by astronauts on India’s first-ever manned space mission Gaganyan and has sent them to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Gaganyan has been designed to carry three Indian astronauts to…
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