Question

The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) formally got the approval of the Indian government on ?

• A. July 26, 1983
• B. June 26, 1983
• C. July 26, 1986
• D. June 26, 1986

Answer 1

Answer:

A. July 26, 1983

The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)

• IGMDP was conceptualized by renowned scientist and former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
• It aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in the field of missile technology and addressed the need for the development of various missile systems for India's defense forces.
• Approved by the Indian government on July 26, 1983, the IGMDP brought together the country's scientific community, academic institutions, R&D laboratories, industries, and the three defense services to shape indigenous strategic missile systems.

The missiles developed under the IGMDP are as follows:

• Short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile – Prithvi
• Intermediate-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile – Agni
• Short-range low-level surface-to-air missile – Trishul
• Medium-range surface-to-air missile – Akash
• Third-generation anti-tank missile – Nag