DRDO DTTC MSME Defence Technology Conclave – Uttar Pradesh’s Defence Industrial Corridor: In a major initiative to bolster the defence manufacturing ecosystem, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organized a conclave aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups to play a more integral role in India’s defence sector. Held on September 6, 2025, at the DRDO’s Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC) in Lucknow, the conclave focused on advancing Uttar Pradesh’s Defence Industrial Corridor, a key strategic initiative to make India a global leader in defence technology and innovation.