It is not clear what (RCI)-DRDO scientists will do with the Tirumala temple. Pic courtesy https://rcilab.in/ |
December 26, 2015, NewsCrunch
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has reportedly signed an MoU with the Tirumala temple to conduct scientific research on Vedas.
The agreement was signed between
The Hyderabad-based (RCI)-DRDO runs sophisticated labs that work on Guided Missile Systems and it is not clear what they will do under the MOU.
DRDO scientists are not giving out details, says Mirror.
DRDO scientists have dabbled in religion in the past as well though without authorisation.
A DRDO Pune team had worked for a year using large amounts of silver to build the motorised chariot and donated it toAlandi Temple in Pune. The project, which had not been sanctioned, had cost DRDO Rs 5 crore, Indian Express had reported.
The DRDO Tirumala temple pact seems to be in line with Modi government push to get scientists involved in the study of ancient Indian developments.
Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti had recently directed scientists at National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) to research if the origin of Saraswati could be traced to Kailash Mansarovar.
A DRDO Pune team had worked for a year using large amounts of silver to build the motorised chariot and donated it to
The DRDO Tirumala temple pact seems to be in line with Modi government push to get scientists involved in the study of ancient Indian developments.
Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti had recently directed scientists at National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) to research if the origin of Saraswati could be traced to Kailash Mansarovar.