What is the difference between DRDO and ISRO?

What is DRDO?

DRDO's establishment happened in 1958 when Technical Development Establishment (TDEs) of the Indian Army and the Directorate of Technical Development & Production (DTDP) were combined with the Defence Science Organisation (DSO).

DRDO: Significance 

1.Agni and Prithvi series of missiles 2.Light combat aircraft, Tejas  3.Multi-barrel rocket launcher, Pinaka 4. A wide range of radars and electronic warfare systems 

DRDO: Mission 

It designs, develops and produces state-of-the-art sensors, weapon systems and other required equipment for Indian Defence Services. 2.It aims to promote the well-being of the defence troops of India 

What is ISRO? 

ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organization. The Indian Space Agency works under the Department of Space of Government of India and is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. 

ISRO: History 

The space activities began in the 1960s in India and Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the founding father of Indian space programme brought up the idea of launching space missions from India. 

ISRO: Significance 

ISRO aims to design and develop launch vehicles and related technologies for providing access to space for India 

ISRO: Achievements 

ISRO has launched various communication satellites like GSAT 7A, GSAT-31 etc and is also the launcher of various operational remote sensing satellites beginning with IRS-1A in 1988.  

Purpose (DRDO) 

The organization works only for defence purpose, to save the integrity of the Indian Boundaries 

Purpose (ISRO) 

The organization works only for defence purpose, to save the integrity of the Indian Boundaries 

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