{"id":39580,"date":"2025-10-01T17:45:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=39580"},"modified":"2025-10-01T17:45:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:15:21","slug":"drdo-changemaker-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"DRDO Changemaker of the Year 2025: Key Innovations in Indian Defence Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#DRDO_Changemaker_of_the_Year_2025_awarded_by_BusinessLine_for_its_Akash_Missile_BrahMos_D-4_Anti-Drone_System_and_contribution_to_Indias_defence_technology_and_national_security\" >DRDO Changemaker of the Year 2025 awarded by BusinessLine for its Akash Missile, BrahMos, D-4 Anti-Drone System, and contribution to India\u2019s defence technology and national security.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#DRDO_Honoured_with_%E2%80%9CChangemaker_of_the_Year%E2%80%9D_Award_2025\" >DRDO Honoured with \u201cChangemaker of the Year\u201d Award 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#DRDOs_Strategic_Contributions\" >DRDO&#8217;s Strategic Contributions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#The_Changemaker_of_the_Year_Award\" >The Changemaker of the Year Award<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Relevance_to_National_Security\" >Relevance to National Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Promotion_of_Self-Reliance\" >Promotion of Self-Reliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Inspiration_for_Future_Generations\" >Inspiration for Future Generations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Establishment_of_DRDO\" >Establishment of DRDO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Milestones_in_DRDOs_Journey\" >Milestones in DRDO&#8217;s Journey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CDRDO_Honoured_with_%E2%80%98Changemaker_of_the_Year_Award_2025%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;DRDO Honoured with &#8216;Changemaker of the Year&#8217; Award 2025&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/drdo-changemaker-of-the-year\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRDO_Changemaker_of_the_Year_2025_awarded_by_BusinessLine_for_its_Akash_Missile_BrahMos_D-4_Anti-Drone_System_and_contribution_to_Indias_defence_technology_and_national_security\"><\/span>DRDO Changemaker of the Year 2025 awarded by BusinessLine for its Akash Missile, BrahMos, D-4 Anti-Drone System, and contribution to India\u2019s defence technology and national security.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRDO_Honoured_with_%E2%80%9CChangemaker_of_the_Year%E2%80%9D_Award_2025\"><\/span>DRDO Honoured with \u201cChangemaker of the Year\u201d Award 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been conferred with the prestigious \u201cChangemaker of the Year\u201d award by BusinessLine in 2025. This recognition highlights DRDO&#8217;s significant contributions to India&#8217;s national security and its strides towards self-reliance in defence technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRDOs_Strategic_Contributions\"><\/span>DRDO&#8217;s Strategic Contributions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the leadership of Director General Raja Babu Ummalaneni, DRDO has developed and deployed several advanced indigenous defence systems. Notably, during Operation Sindoor, DRDO&#8217;s technologies played a pivotal role in neutralising enemy assets and enhancing India&#8217;s border security. Key innovations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Akash Missile System<\/strong>: A surface-to-air missile system designed to defend against aerial threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile<\/strong>: A joint venture with Russia, this missile boasts high speed and precision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D-4 Anti-Drone System<\/strong>: A system developed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Akashtir Automated Air Defence<\/strong>: An automated system for air defence operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These advancements underscore DRDO&#8217;s commitment to enhancing India&#8217;s defence capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Changemaker_of_the_Year_Award\"><\/span>The Changemaker of the Year Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cChangemaker of the Year\u201d award is presented annually by BusinessLine to individuals and organizations that have made transformative impacts in their respective fields. The 2025 award ceremony, held in Mumbai, recognized DRDO&#8217;s exceptional role in strengthening India&#8217;s defence infrastructure. The event was graced by dignitaries, including Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, who praised the awardees for their contributions to national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"DRDO-Changemaker-of-the-Year\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/thumb\/msid-122177085,width-1600,height-900,resizemode-4,imgsize-68428\/drdo-2-0.jpg\" alt=\"DRDO Changemaker of the Year\" title=\"DRDO Changemaker of the Year\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DRDO Changemaker of the Year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_National_Security\"><\/span>Relevance to National Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The recognition of DRDO underscores the organization&#8217;s pivotal role in fortifying India&#8217;s national security. By developing indigenous defence technologies, DRDO has significantly enhanced the nation&#8217;s preparedness against potential threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotion_of_Self-Reliance\"><\/span>Promotion of Self-Reliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The award highlights DRDO&#8217;s efforts towards achieving &#8216;Atmanirbhar Bharat&#8217; (self-reliant India) in the defence sector. The development of systems like the Akash Missile and BrahMos missile exemplify India&#8217;s growing capabilities in defence technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiration_for_Future_Generations\"><\/span>Inspiration for Future Generations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This accolade serves as an inspiration for students and professionals aspiring to contribute to the nation&#8217;s development. It emphasizes the importance of innovation, research, and dedication in achieving excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establishment_of_DRDO\"><\/span>Establishment of DRDO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DRDO was established in 1958 with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency in defence technologies. Over the decades, it has evolved into a premier organization responsible for the development of a wide array of defence systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Milestones_in_DRDOs_Journey\"><\/span>Milestones in DRDO&#8217;s Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1980s<\/strong>: Development of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000s<\/strong>: Successful tests of the Agni and Prithvi missile series.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2010s<\/strong>: Introduction of advanced systems like the BrahMos missile and the D-4 Anti-Drone system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These milestones reflect DRDO&#8217;s continuous efforts to enhance India&#8217;s defence capabilities and its journey towards technological self-reliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CDRDO_Honoured_with_%E2%80%98Changemaker_of_the_Year_Award_2025%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;DRDO Honoured with &#8216;Changemaker of the Year&#8217; Award 2025&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>DRDO awarded the \u201cChangemaker of the Year\u201d 2025 for strategic defence technologies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Innovations like Akash Missile, BrahMos, D-4 Anti-Drone, and Akashtir Air Defence were highlighted.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>The award ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, including Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>DRDO&#8217;s role in Operation Sindoor was pivotal in neutralising enemy assets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>The recognition emphasizes India&#8217;s strides towards self-reliance in defence technology.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DRDO Changemaker of the Year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the Changemaker of the Year award?<\/strong><br>The Changemaker of the Year award is presented by BusinessLine to organizations and individuals making transformative impacts in their respective fields, recognizing innovation and contributions to national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Who received the Changemaker of the Year award in 2025?<\/strong><br>The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) received the award in 2025 for its innovations in defence technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Which DRDO innovations were highlighted for this award?<\/strong><br>Key innovations include the Akash Missile System, BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile, D-4 Anti-Drone System, and Akashtir Automated Air Defence system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Why is DRDO\u2019s work important for India?<\/strong><br>DRDO strengthens India\u2019s national security, reduces dependence on foreign defence technologies, and contributes to Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Who attended the award ceremony?<\/strong><br>The ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. When was DRDO established?<\/strong><br>DRDO was established in 1958 to achieve self-sufficiency in defence technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. 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