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Parl panel tells DRDO to set clear, measurable KPIs
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The panel’s call for measurable KPIs is sensible, but the real test is whether DRDO will be held to them publicly. The 'special increase' in capital budget due to Operation Sindoor is a political signal, not a guarantee of better R&D outcomes. Past panel reports have gathered dust. The question is: will the government release a quarterly scorecard on DRDO’s progress, or will this remain yet another recommendation filed away?
Source: deccanherald.com
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