The IGMDP was an Indian Ministry of Defence programme for the research and development of the comprehensive range of missiles. The programme was managed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Ordnance Factories Board in partnership with other Indian government political organisations.
Programme Inception: Conceived by Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam to achieve self sufficiency for India in missile technology.
Government Approval and Feasibility Study: Approved by the Government of India on July 26, 1983. A feasibility study was conducted by a team comprising members from DRDO, the army, navy, air force, and defence production. The team recommended the development of five missile systems.
Missiles Developed Under IGMDP
- Prithvi: Short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
- Agni: Intermediate to long-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Initially developed as a technology demonstrator for a re-entry vehicle, it was later upgraded to serve as a ballistic missile with varied ranges.
- Trishul: Short-range low-level surface-to-air missile.
- Akash: Medium-range surface-to-air missile.
- Nag: Third-generation anti-tank missile.
Programme Completion
Achievement and Announcement: After accomplishing its goal of making India self-reliant in missile technology, DRDO formally announced the successful completion of IGMDP on January 8, 2008.
Is Brahmos under IGMDP?
In the year 1983 a new chapter opened in India’s defence history when decision makers along with the scientific community climb on an ambitious programme to address the country’s defence requirements. The result is Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
Who is father of missile?
A P J Abdul Kalam is the father of India’s missile programme. Dr. Kalam conceived and led the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) in India.
Who is the father of India’s integrated guided missile program?
Dr. APJ Abduzl Kalam
Dr. Kalam is known as the Father of Indian Missile Technology because of his valuable time spend on advancing India’s defense capabilities. He was the chief architect of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP), the main initiative aimed at achieving self-reliance in missile technology.
Which was the first missile of IGMDP?
The Prithvi missile
The Prithvi missile is a family of tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) and is India’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile. The Development of the Prithvi started in 1983, and first test-fired occurred on 25 February 1988 from Srihari Kota.
Is BrahMos developed by DRDO?
Yes, BRAHMOS has been jointly developed by DRDO, India, and NPOM, Russia. It has designed with two variant i.e Anti-Ship and Land-Attack roles. BRAHMOS Weapon Systems has been inducted and is operational with the Indian Navy as well as the Indian Army.
Who is missile mother of India?
Tessy Thomas
Tessy Thomas is the missile mother of India and also known as ‘Agni Putri’, she is the first woman scientist to lead a missile project in India, that’s why we call her missile mother of India. She is an eminent Indian scientist and appointed by for the Agni Project.
Who named BrahMos?
Brahmos is named after the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.
It is a ramjet supersonic cruise missile of a short-range developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Russian Federation’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
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