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The '''Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research''' ('''DIBER''') is an | The '''Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research''' ('''DIBER''') is an Indian defence laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO). Located in [[Haldwani]] in [[Uttarakhand]] state. It conducts research and development of [[bioenergy]] as well as the [[Sustainable agriculture|sustainable]] and [[Ecological farming|eco-friendly]] [[Alpine plant|high altitude agro]]-technologies in the [[Indian Himalayan Region]] for the use of [[Indian Military]]. It has developed a range of vegetable varieties suitable for mid to high altitude.<ref name=dr1>[https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-establishment/historical-background/defence-institute-bio-energy-research-DIBER Defence Agricultural Laboratory (DARL) Historical Background], DRDO, accessed 10 Sept 2021.</ref> | ||
The present Center Head of DIBER is Shri Devakanta Pahad Singh, Scientist ‘G’. | |||
==History == | ==History == | ||
DIBER has its origin in an ''"Agriculture Research Unit"'' (ARU) established 1960s at Sitoli, which was renamed to [[Pithoragarh]]-headquartered ''"Defence Agricultural Research Laboratory"'' (DARL)in 1990s and to DIBER in 2008.<ref name=dr1/> | DIBER has its origin in an ''"Agriculture Research Unit"'' (ARU) established 1960s at Sitoli, which was renamed to [[Pithoragarh]]-headquartered ''"Defence Agricultural Research Laboratory"'' (DARL)in 1990s and to DIBER in 2008.<ref name=dr1/> | ||
In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the ''"Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research"'' (DIBER) | In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the ''"Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research"'' (DIBER) with [[Defence Institute of High Altitude Research]] (DIHAR). The Institute has given its Self Autonomous Status with all its assets and locations. The collaboration with the [[Defence Food Research Laboratory]] and the [[Central Food Technological Research Institute]] of the [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR) will be enhanced.<ref name=dr2>[https://www.theweek.in/theweek/current/2021/04/15/drdo-to-become-leaner-and-more-focused-on-futuristic-technology.html DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology], The Week, 25 April 2021.</ref> | ||
== Field stations == | == Field stations == | ||
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==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
In 2020, Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey, PhD, awarded DRDO's ''"Scientist of the Year Award"'' by Defence Minister [Rajnath Singh]] for his contribution in developing several herbal medicines, including the ''Lukoskin'' drug, a herbal concoction of 8 herbs found in Himalayan region, for treating [[leucoderma]].<ref name=dr3>[https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/lukoskin-developer-gets-scientist-of-the-year-award ‘Lukoskin’ developer gets ‘Scientist of the Year’ award], The Greater Kashmir newspaper, 26 Dec 2020.</ref> | In 2020, Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey, PhD, awarded DRDO's ''"Scientist of the Year Award"'' by Defence Minister [[Rajnath Singh]] for his contribution in developing several herbal medicines, including the ''Lukoskin'' drug, a herbal concoction of 8 herbs found in Himalayan region, for treating [[leucoderma]].<ref name=dr3>[https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/lukoskin-developer-gets-scientist-of-the-year-award ‘Lukoskin’ developer gets ‘Scientist of the Year’ award], The Greater Kashmir newspaper, 26 Dec 2020.</ref> | ||
== Awards and Honorarium == | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:19, 3 August 2022
The Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER) is an Indian defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Located in Haldwani in Uttarakhand state. It conducts research and development of bioenergy as well as the sustainable and eco-friendly high altitude agro-technologies in the Indian Himalayan Region for the use of Indian Military. It has developed a range of vegetable varieties suitable for mid to high altitude.[1]
| Established | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Location | Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India |
Operating agency | DRDO |
| Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-bio-energy-research-diber |
The present Center Head of DIBER is Shri Devakanta Pahad Singh, Scientist ‘G’.
HistoryEdit
DIBER has its origin in an "Agriculture Research Unit" (ARU) established 1960s at Sitoli, which was renamed to Pithoragarh-headquartered "Defence Agricultural Research Laboratory" (DARL)in 1990s and to DIBER in 2008.[1]
In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the "Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research" (DIBER) with Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR). The Institute has given its Self Autonomous Status with all its assets and locations. The collaboration with the Defence Food Research Laboratory and the Central Food Technological Research Institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be enhanced.[2]
Field stationsEdit
DIBER, which has field stations at Harsil and Auli, has expanded its network of field stations to various agro-climatic zones of India.[1]
AchievementsEdit
In 2020, Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey, PhD, awarded DRDO's "Scientist of the Year Award" by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for his contribution in developing several herbal medicines, including the Lukoskin drug, a herbal concoction of 8 herbs found in Himalayan region, for treating leucoderma.[3]
Awards and HonorariumEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Defence Agricultural Laboratory (DARL) Historical Background, DRDO, accessed 10 Sept 2021.
- ↑ DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology, The Week, 25 April 2021.
- ↑ ‘Lukoskin’ developer gets ‘Scientist of the Year’ award, The Greater Kashmir newspaper, 26 Dec 2020.