**Executive Summary**
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is hosting a two-day Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Conclave in New Delhi on February 26 & 27, 2026. The conference aims to strengthen India's response against CBRN threats by bringing together experts and policymakers from the Armed Forces, CAPFs, and NDRF. The theme is “From policy to practice: Building CBRN resilient India”.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Conference Overview:**
* Organised by DRDO at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
* Dates: February 26 & 27, 2026.
* Theme: “From policy to practice: Building CBRN resilient India”.
* Inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
* Participants include experts and policymakers from the Armed Forces, CAPFs, and NDRF.
* **DRDO's Commitment:**
* Committed to building CBRN resilient India through specialised labs and centres.
* Developing advanced technology for defence against CBRN threats.
* Building a national network centric command and control framework.
* Utilizing state-of-the-art sensors and AI/ML tech.
* **Focus Areas:**
* Enhancing national resilience through stakeholder perspectives in training and technology.
* Improving coordinated response of security agencies for CBRN events.
* Developing indigenous CBRN defence equipment, including early warning systems, lightweight protective gear, and well-researched SOPs.
* **Vikiran Prehri Program:**
* Joint initiative of DRDO and AFMS for training medical doctors of AFMS & CAPFs.
* Aims to build capacity for medical management of radiological events.
* **Stakeholder Engagement:**
* Participants are urged to use the conclave as a platform to develop comprehensive plans for CBRN threat mitigation.
**Impact Analysis**
**Armed Forces, CAPFs, and NDRF**
* **Impact:** Benefit from enhanced training, technology infusion, and coordinated response strategies for CBRN threats.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the conclave, contribute to discussions, and collaborate on developing comprehensive plans for CBRN threat mitigation.
**DRDO Scientists and Engineers**
* **Impact:** Receive feedback and user perspectives on their work, which will aid in planning for future technology development.
* **Action Required:** Showcase work, engage with stakeholders, and incorporate user feedback into future projects.
**AFMS Medical Doctors**
* **Impact:** Enhanced training in medical management of radiological events through the Vikiran Prehri program.
* **Action Required:** Participate in training programs to improve skills and preparedness.
Key Entities Referenced
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO): Organising the CBRN Conclave, DRDO is committed to building a CBRN resilient India through its specialised labs.
CBRN Conclave: A two-day conference on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats, aiming to strengthen India's response.
New Delhi: Location of the CBRN Conclave at Manekshaw Centre.
Vikiran Prehri program: A joint initiative of DRDO and AFMS for training medical doctors of AFMS & CAPFs in medical management of radiological events.
Ministry of Defence
CDS inaugurates two-day CBRN Conclave
organised by DRDO in New Delhi
Posted On: 26 FEB 2026 7:44PM by PIB Delhi
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is organising Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Conclave at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on February 26 & 27,
2026. The conference, with the theme ‘From policy to practice: Building CBRN resilient India’, was
inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. It brings together various experts and
policymakers from the Armed Forces, CAPFs, and NDRF etc. with the aim to strengthen India’s response
against CBRN threats.
In his address, the Chief of Defence Staff commended the work done by DRDO towards achieving self-
reliance in CBRN defence technologies. Quoting Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he stated that India
will not be deterred by nuclear blackmail, emphasising that “CBRN needs to be considered as more of an
environment than a threat, and we should brace ourselves to learn to live and operate in contaminated
environments.” He underlined the need to stay ready with indigenous, state-of-the-art CBRN defence
equipment for early warning systems, light weight Individual Protective Equipment & gadgets, well
researched SOPs, and protocols to carry out coordinated operations in synergy with military and civilian
establishment.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat voiced the DRDO’s
commitment to build CBRN resilient India through its specialised labs and centres which dedicatedly
work on developing advanced technology for defence against CBRN threats. He urged the participants of
the conference to utilise this as an opportunity for peer learning and contribute to advance research
endeavours to build a resilient India.Guest of Honour of the event, DG Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti
Sarin congratulated DRDO for timely organising this conclave and said that this will not only help in
reflecting on the outstanding work done by its Scientists & Engineers but also bring in the users’
perspective for making a robust plan for futuristic technology development. She commended Vikiran
Prehri program, a joint initiative of DRDO and AFMS for training the medical doctors of AFMS & CAPFs
and said that the program has resulted in capacity building in the country for availability of trained
manpower in medical management of radiological events.
DG (Soldier Support System) Dr UK Singh spelt out the broad contours of the conclave and modalities of
engagement. He urged all the stakeholders to utilise this platform as an opportunity to come up with varied
scenarios and the criticality in their operations and prepare a comprehensive plan, which will work as a
guiding document for development of products/technologies with a speed of relevance to tackle any
CBRN threat whatsoever.
The two-day event focuses on enhancing national resilience by incorporation of stakeholder’s perspectives
in training and infusion of technologies. This will enhance the preparedness of security agencies in
coordinated response for handling any CBRN event. The conclave underlined DRDO’s commitment in
building a robust national network centric command and control framework utilising state-of-the-art
sensors and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning tech for CBRN security & defence of the nation.
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