Sanjay Seth visits MCEME, highlights Indigenous defence innovations
Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) in Secunderabad on Friday.
During the visit, he was briefed by Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, VSM, Commandant of MCEME, about the institution's training activities. The Minister interacted with soldiers and visited the newly established drone training facility, 'Drone Alaya.' He also held discussions on the development of indigenous anti-drone systems aimed at countering Kamikaze drone attacks.
Sanjay Seth reviewed new staff-led projects focused on radar technologies in super high-altitude areas, and lauded the contributions of EME technicians in Operation Sindoor. He appreciated MCEME's proactive role in fostering Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence technology through collaboration with MSMEs and start-ups.
Marking the occasion, the Minister also planted a sapling on the college premises, underscoring the importance of environmental responsibility alongside defence innovation, a defence statement said.
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