President of India Congratulates Drdo on the Successful Test of the Interceptor Missile

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee congratulated DRDO on the successful test of the interceptor missile.

In a message to Dr. S. Christopher, Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development and Chairman, DRDO, the President has said, "I would like to congratulate all those associated with the successful test of the interceptor missile conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

The people of India are proud of this achievement which will boost India’s indigenous defence capabilities.

I wish your team continued success in its service to the nation”.

This release issued at 2200 hrs.