The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) training and demonstration centre on May 6, 2026, at the Burari plains in Delhi, India. The facility, launched by Dr. Samir V Kamat (Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman of DRDO), is designed to strengthen India's preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies. It features a dedicated radiological and nuclear test bed facility, a heavy ion research facility, and units for emergency medical response and real-time field operations.

The centre is part of the upcoming CBRN Centre of Excellence under the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences. It aims to provide structured training programs and workshops for personnel from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, and the National Disaster Management Authority, among others. The focus is on capacity building and crisis response to effectively handle CBRN threats, which can involve chemical poisoning, biological illnesses, radiological exposure, or nuclear detonation.

The inauguration event was attended by several dignitaries, including Dr. Upendra Kumar Singh (Director General Soldier Support System) and Dr. Chandrika Kaushik (Director General Production Coordination and Services Interaction), highlighting the importance of this facility in enhancing national security.