The Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) was in news recently for developing specially prepared and packaged non-vegetarian food that has a shelf life of one year for defence personnel deployed in high-altitude places. Where is the DFRL based?

The Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) is based in Mysore (Mysuru), Karnataka. It develops specialized food products for defence personnel, including this notable innovation of one-year shelf-life non-vegetarian food for high-altitude areas. The DRDO has multiple laboratories across India, and DFRL Mysore specializes in food technology for the armed forces.