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VISION To be a centre of excellence in the field of High Energy Materials and Associated Technologies MISSION Develop expertise and technologies relating to high explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics and transfer the technology to industry. Enhance the infrastructure and scientific understanding to meetthe futuristic challenges.

The history of High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) dates back to 1908 when it started as the Chemical Examiner's Office at Nainital. It underwent a series of changes in its name and location. In 1960, it was renamed as Explosives Research & Development Laboratory (ERDL) and was located in Pashan at Pune.