Ise kehte ain bhains ke aage been bajana. DRDO is a sloppy and thoroughly unprofessional organization which has more often than not wasted resources on major projects. Except Prithvi, nothing of great importance has come out from DRDO. I am not very optimistic about DRDO's prospects.
For success in hi-tec projects, BRAIN is the key resource. We all know what happens to the best brains of India, our Govt. abhorres merit & as a result the meritorious always go abroad to satisfy their creative side or..just join the private sector where they expect more gains for more pains.
Most of the current army of Govt. scientists has been selected on criteria other than merit. In the best possible case, they were mediocres who were willing to lead a babu's life (do nothing).
Dr. Kalam is a rare example and an idol for me. I would just request him to stop counting on lame horses & bring the brightest talents of the country to DRDO. Only then, will the country become self reliant in defence.
