The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully transferred the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the ‘Nipun’ munition to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). This event took place at the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) located in Pashan, Pune.
Key Details
- Munition Name: NIPUN
- Type: Soft Target Munition
- Developed by: ARDE in collaboration with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
- Transfer Conducted by: Director of ARDE, Shri A Raju
- Recipient: Controller CQA (A), Khadki, Pune, Maj Gen J James
Evaluation and Induction
The NIPUN munition has undergone a successful evaluation based on the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (GSQR) and has been inducted into the Indian Army.
Technology Transfer and Production
- Industries Involved:
- Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Nagpur
- Premier Explosives Ltd (PEL), Secunderabad
Both industries have adopted the technology provided by DRDO and are currently engaged in bulk production.
- Production Status: Over 20 lots of NIPUN munitions have been delivered to the Indian Army to date.
Safety and Effectiveness
The NIPUN munition is noted for its user-friendliness and effectiveness against enemy targets. It is designed to be completely safe during handling, transportation, and deployment.
Official Remarks
Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, praised the ARDE team for their successful transfer of the AHSP for NIPUN to DGQA. He highlighted this achievement as a significant enhancement to the Indian Army’s combat capabilities.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the full form of NIPUN?
- A) New Indian Munition
- B) National Innovative Projectile for Urban Needs
- C) Soft Target Munition
- D) None of the Above
- Which organizations collaborated on the development of NIPUN?
- A) ARDE and DRDO
- B) ARDE and HEMRL
- C) EEL and PEL
- D) DRDO and Indian Army
- Who handed over the AHSP of NIPUN to the DGQA?
- A) Maj Gen J James
- B) Dr. Samir V Kamat
- C) Shri A Raju
- D) Controller CQA (A)
- Which two Indian private industries are involved in the production of NIPUN munition?
- A) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)
- B) Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL) and Premier Explosives Ltd (PEL)
- C) Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and Larsen & Toubro
- D) BDL and Munitions India Ltd
- What is the status of NIPUN’s production?
- A) Production has just started
- B) Over 20 lots have been delivered
- C) Production has been discontinued
- D) Only prototype testing is complete