Brief details of Course on Digital Design Using Field programmable Logic Devices
A short term course on Digital Design Using Field programmable Logic Devices (FPLD) was organized and conducted by Hyderabad branch of IDST from 4-6 August 2009 in the DLRL Seminar Hall. Shri G Bhhopathy Rao, Director, DLRL was the Chief Guest and also inaugurated the Course. Dr RL Saha , Chairman, IDST, Hyd presided the opening session. Shri G Nagendra Rao was the Course Director. Dr (Mrs) Ramamani, Vice Chairman of the IDST, Hyd was Course Coordinator

The course was conducted successfully with 32 participants from various electronics labs of DRDO. The faculty consisted of IDST members, professors of academic institutions and Industry representatives. The course consisted of six technical sessions and two practical demonstrations. Course materials in printed as well as CD form were given to all the participants along with one Text book for the continued reference

The course was conducted successfully with 32 participants from various electronics labs of DRDO. The faculty consisted of IDST members, professors of academic institutions and Industry representatives. The course consisted of six technical sessions and two practical demonstrations. Course materials in printed as well as CD form were given to all the participants along with one Text book for the continued reference

Seminar On Missile Systems And Technologies (Msat 2007)
A seminar was organized and conducted by IDST, Hyderabad on 26-27 October 2007 at DRDL Auditorium in coordination with the Missile complex, DRDO, Hyderabad. Dr VK Saraswat, the then Chief Controller R&D (presently Scientific Advisor and Patron of IDST) inaugurated the Seminar. Shri A. Chakraborthy and Shri SK Ray were the Guests of Honour. Dr RL Saha, Chairman, IDST, Hyderabad and Chairman of the Organising Coomittee of MSAT-2007 delivered the Welcome Address. Three senior members of IDST, Hyderabad, viz., Dr E Bhagiratha Rao, Shri Suryakanta Rao and Shri BS Shankar Rao, who had crossed 75 years, were felicitated by the IDST. Dr Hardyanath could not attend the felicitation ceremony.

The seminar was a grand success with participation of about 30 organisations including DRDO labs, academic institutions, Defence undertakings and private entrepreneurs besides institutes like NFTDC, ARCI etc. A total of 44 technical papers were presented by scientists/engineers and these were well received and appreciated by a large audience consisting of about 200 persons including a large number of IDST members. It was heartening to note that even during the concluding session involving Panel Discussion about 160 scientists and engineers took part. The points that emerged in this panel discussion included an overwhelming requirement for bringing together various facets of respective technologies on one platform. ITR scientists expressed the desire for conducting a course on Missile systems and technologies to be organized at Balasore.

The seminar was successful and played a vital role in consolidating the achievements of DRDO in developing different categories of missile systems using wide spectrum of technologies. The seminar also provided a forum to bring scientists and technologists on one patform. Further, the seminar gave a good opportunity to different DDO labs and other organizations to interact with IDST members, who had accumulated wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience over the years. The seminar also highlighted new technologies by young scientists of the Missile complex thus pavaing the way to next generation of scientists.

Prof Sri Bhagavantham Memorial Lecture
Dr S Bhagavantham (DOB Oct 1909) was our 2nd Scientific Advisor (1961-69) credited for building a huge infrastructure in DRDO and creating a more than 20 new laboratories. He had brilliant academic career and worked with Prof CV Raman in his Laboratory in Calcutta. He was Director, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore and also Vice Chancellor, Osmania University. He was very respected scientist with all round abilities.

The Branch Council decided to hold Prof Bhagawantham Memorial Lecture along with Branch AGM’S. The first memorial Lecture was planned with all India AGM in Hyderabad in 24th Sept 2010. in DLRL Seminar Hall. Dr E Bhagiratha Rao, Former Director DLRL delivered the first Bhagavantam Memorial Lecture titled “Prof Bhagavantham -His contribution to Science and Technology”. Sri Avinash Chandra DS and Director ASL was the Chief guest and Sri Srinivasa President IDST presided over the function. Dr Krishnamurthy (Former CCR&D) and Close associate of Prof Bhagavantham also graced the occasion. The Prof Bhagavantham Memorial Lecture was well attended and also graced by the presence of Dr Malkondiah, DS and Director, DMRL Shri Shastry, Director ANURAG, Director GATEC and Senior Scientists of DLRL and IDST Central Members.

Technical Lecture Series
The Branch Council had also decided to initiate a Technical lectures series where IDST members deliver Lecture on current and important topic. Topic for the first technical lecture series was Electronic Warfare and it was to club with All India AGM and held on 24th Sept 2010 in seminar hall of DLRL. The two lectures were delivered by Former Directors of DLRL viz

1.Shri Divakar. OS - “Insight into Electronic Warfare”
2. Prof Kumarswamy Rao, - OS “ ECM Technologies for future Military Communication Satellites”
Sri G Bhoopathy , OS and Director DLRL was the chief guest and the occasion was presided over by Lt Gen (Retd) Tejpaul, Vice President, IDST. Both the Lecture were greatly appreciated for their topical richness and information. Sri Bhoopathy, Director DLRL in his inaugural address provided insight to Electronic Warfare and DLRL contributions. The Technical Lecture series was also well attended by DLRL service Scientists and IDST Council Members and IDST Members.

Missile Technology-

Design, development and system engineering training program on 4th Sep to 6th Sep 2018

Advances in  Reliability and Quality Assurance for Missile and Airborne Applications: During 24 - 26 July 2019

A 3-day  course was organised for DRDO Scientists during 24 to 26 July'19 at ASL Auditorium, Hyderabad. Dr MRM Babu, DS and Director ASL was the Chief Guest and Dr AK Singh, OS & Director DLRL was the Guest of Honoru. Sri P. Narasimha Rao was the Course Director and Sri Purna Darapuneni is the Course Coordinator.

The course was conducted successfully with 72 participants from various DRDO labs, The faculty consists of IDST Members, Design teams, Certification  Agencies, Testing and Production agencies. The course consists of 14 technical sessions and followed by feedback session. It is an interactive session, the participants interacted with speakers and got their clarifications and answers. Overall the course was well received and appreciated by the participants & Speakers. Course material was distributed in the form of DVD. R Adm Ranjit Singh, Director, QR&S, DRDO HQ was the chief guest on Valedictory session.

COMINT - Concepts & Analysis  : During 16 - 18 Oct 2019

A 3-day course was organised for BEL Engineers during 16 to 18 Oct'19 at BEL Nalanda Academy, Bengaluru. Sri R. Jagdeesh Kumar, AGM BEL was the Chief Guest. Sri P. Raghavendra Rao was the Course Director and Sri Purna Darapuneni is the Course Coordinator. 

The course was conducted successfully with 18 participants from various BEL Units. The faculty consists of IDST Members. The course consists of 14 technical sessions followed by Evaluation Test and feedback session. It is an interactive session, the participants interacted with speakers and got their clarifications and answers. Overall the course was well received and appreciated by the participants & Speakers.
Course material was distributed in the form of a pen drive.

Missile Technology - Advanced   : During 11 - 15 Nov 2019

A 5-day course was organised for BEL Engineers during 11 to 15 Nov'19 at BEL Nalanda Academy, Bengaluru. Sri R. Jagdeesh Kumar, AGM BEL was the Chief Guest. Sri P. Raghavendra Rao was the Course Director and Sri Purna Darapuneni is the Course Coordinator. 

The course was conducted successfully with 14 participants from various BEL Units. The faculty consists of IDST Members and DRDO Scientists. The course consists of 27 technical sessions followed by Evaluation Test and feedback session. It is an interactive session, the participants interacted with speakers and got their clarifications and answers. Overall the course was well received and appreciated by the participants & Speakers.
Course material was distributed in the form of pen drive.

Technical Documentation for DRDO Projects/Products : During 18 - 20 Mar 2020

A 3-day  course was organised for DRDO Scientists during 18 to 20 March'20 at DLRL Seminar Hall, Hyderabad. Dr AK Singh, OS & Director DLRL was the Chief Guest. Sri P. Narasimha Rao was the Course Director and Sri Purna Darapuneni is the Course Coordinator. 

The course was conducted successfully with 24 participants from various DRDO labs, The faculty consists of IDST Members, Design teams, Certification  Agencies and Audit & Account Dept. The course consists of 15 technical sessions and followed by feedback session. It is an interactive session, the participants interacted with speakers and got their clarifications and answers. Overall the course was well received and appreciated by the participants & Speakers. Course material was distributed in the form of DVD. Sri VV Raghava Rao, Vice President IDST, was the  chief guest on Valedictory session and distributed the Certificates to the Participants.