DRDO gives thumbs up for nano technology

In an attempt to give impetus to nano technology, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) will be setting up a nano foundry in either Bangalore or Hyderabad.

The foundry, which is expected to cost Rs500 crore will aim at developing nano products from nano designs. Participating at ‘Nanotechnology: A Key Tool in Attaining Developmental Goals, Part II’ on the inaugural day of the third edition of Bangalore Nano on Wednesday, Dr W Selvamurthy, chief controller, R&D, DRDO said that the foundry’s primary aim is to develop three products — nano composites, nano electrodes and bio-sensors,which would come up in a couple of years.

“The nano foundry project will be a cluster with the partnering of IITs and other academic institutions of India. The R&D facilities for nano technology can be used by the industry and academic institutions for research purpose,” Selvamurthy said.

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