Historical Background

Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) originated in 1929 as Inspectorate of General Store in the Harness & Saddlery Factory, Cawnpore. Since then, it has undergone general metamorphosis as TDEs', DRL(S) and DRL(M) as demanded by time and became a part of Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) on its formation in 1958. Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in the present form was constituted in 1976 by the merger of three establishments erstwhile Defence Research Laboratory (Materials); Textiles and Stores Research & Development Establishment; and Defence Institute of Stores Preservation and Packaging.