# Parl panel tells DRDO to set clear, measurable KPIs 2026-08-08T06:00:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A parliamentary panel on defence has asked the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to expeditiously finalise “clear, measurable key performance indicators”. The panel appreciated the “special increase” in the defence capital budget for the current year, citing Operation Sindoor, and acknowledged the government’s commitment to strengthen defence R&D in the coming years. The report also noted the need for better accountability and performance tracking at DRDO. The panel’s observations were made public on 8 August 2026. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: defence budget, defence R&D, DRDO, KPIs, Operation Sindoor, Parliamentary panel Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/parl-panel-tells-drdo-to-set-clear-measurable-kpis/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/parl-panel-tells-drdo-to-set-clear-measurable-kpis/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.