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Source- This post on Nipun Munition has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024.
Why in News?
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the ‘Nipun’ munition to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) at the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pashan, Pune.
About Nipun Munition
1. Nipun is a soft target munition developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2. The munition was designed by the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) in Pune.
3. Nipun is known for being highly user-friendly and deadly effective against enemy targets.
About Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
1) The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) is under Deptt. Of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
2) It ensures the quality of a wide range of weapons, ammunition, equipment, and supplies for the Armed Forces.
3) DGQA focuses on replacing imports with domestic products and collaborates with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on various projects.
4) It also works on organizing and standardizing documentation and materials to reduce diversity in components and equipment.
5) It supports small industries, offering post-purchase services, investigating defects.
6) It also provides technical advice to the military, the Ministry, and manufacturing entities.
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