The DRDL hosted the DRDL Industry Partners Associates Meet-2023 on Tuesday, offering a unified platform for industry collaborators to engage. The event highlighted ongoing and prospective technological ventures, fostering interaction between DRDL and its business affiliates. Director G.A. Srinivasa Murthy, A.V. Rao, IDAS, IFA (R&D) MSS, and AndePoshetty, IDAS, inaugurated the event with R. Venugopal. 

Over 150 representatives from various industries partnering with DRDL participated. Director Murthy underscored the diverse opportunities available to industries—from small-scale enterprises to public sector entities—collaborating with DRDL. 

Director Murthy emphasized the collaborative role in nation-building in his address, stating, "Together, we fortify our nation," envisioning collective self-reliance, particularly in defense production, fostering an 'Athma Nirbhar Bharat'.