DRDO Develops Breakthrough Technology to Convert Seawater into Potable Drinking Water

 

In a significant scientific advancement, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an indigenous technology that can convert seawater into drinkable freshwater. This innovation is expected to address potable water shortages in coastal and defense regions.

 

According to officials from DRDO’s PrayogikBhotikAnusandhanSansthan (Institute of Physics Research), a new high-pressure polyamide membrane has been successfully developed to desalinate seawater. The technology works by efficiently removing excess salt and harmful minerals from seawater through reverse osmosis, making it safe for human consumption.

 

The breakthrough was achieved at the Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur, and was completed in a record time of just eight months.

This innovation is particularly crucial for India’s coastal military bases and island territories where potable water is scarce. The membrane is not only cost-effective but also has high resistance to salt corrosion and long operational life, making it suitable for long-term use.

 

Following successful laboratory and field trials, DRDO plans to implement this technology in real-time operations, especially in forward defense areas and naval outposts. Mass production and deployment are expected to begin soon.

The technology is seen as a major step forward in India's self-reliance mission (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) and will also benefit civilian populations in remote and water-deficient coastal areas.