The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee congratulated DRDO on the successful test-firing of ‘Nirbhay’, India’s indigenously developed sub-sonic cruise missile.
In a message to Dr. Avinash Chander, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri and Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development, the President has said, "I extend my heartiest congratulations to all those associated with the successful test-firing of ‘Nirbhay’, India’s indigenously developed sub-sonic cruise missile. This day shall go down as a landmark in our defence programme. I hope this achievement will inspire our scientists and all Armed Forces and defence personnel to make even greater efforts to boost India’s indigenous defence capabilities in technologically challenging areas.
Kindly convey my greetings and good wishes to all members of the team involved in this mission”.
This release issued at 2100 hrs.