Vision: Be a centre of excellence for chem-bio defence. Mission: Design and develop state-of-the-art technologies and products for chem-bio defence and establish state-of-the-art repository and test & evaluation facilities for developed products. CORE COMPETENCE: Synthesis, evaluation and process development for toxicants and antidotes. Expertise in instrumental methods for detection and analysis of toxic chemicals at trace level. Development of sensors for biological and chemical agents including their subsystems and materials. Toxicity studies in animal models for safety evaluation of chemicals. Development of devices for physical protection and decontamination. Expertise in recombinant DNA for detection and prophylaxis against infectious agents. Development of immuno-based detection systems and kits for biological and chemical agents. Development of integrated pest management and vector control systems. Bioremediation of organic waste at low temperature. Expertise in training for creating awareness against biological and chemical attack.