President's Secretariat
22-November, 2016 16:32 IST
The 3 is of integrity, innovation and India should be at the heart of your thoughts and actions, says President to probationers
A group of probationers of Indian Ordnance Factories Service and Indian Telecom Service called on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee today (November 22, 2016) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Addressing the probationers, the President congratulated them for their selection and appointment in their respective services, after having cleared prestigious examinations. He stated that it gave him pleasure that they have by choice decided to opt for a career as public servants dedicated to serve the cause of India and its people. He said that he has a message for them that should guide their thoughts and actions, in the years to come. More than anything else, 3 Is i.e. Integrity, Innovation and India should be at the heart of their thoughts and actions. It will be extremely important for them to have integrity of purpose, innovation in action and the interests of India at heart in every task that they undertake and every responsibility that they are called upon to fulfil.
The President said that the Indian Ordnance Factories Service as well as the Indian Telecom Service deal with technology and manufacturing in the public sector. In serving the requirements of national security and communication needs of the country, both these services cater to elements of vital national interest.
The President stated that Ordnance Factories are playing a significant role in contribution to national security. Modernization and technological up-gradation are continuously required and in this area innovation is important. Their endeavour should be to address the requirement of our Armed Forces, Para Military Forces and fulfil the same. He said that they should remember that on their product depends a precious life. They should give in the hands of a soldier such trustworthy equipment which makes addition to his bravery and valour.
The President said that young officers of the Telecom Service, as civil servants should work for the people of India. They have to use the information and communication technology to improve and widen the service delivery mechanism to the citizens of India.
The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Probationers of Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS-2016 I & II Batches) from National Academy of Defence Production, Nagpur and Office Trainees of Indian Telecom Service (ITS) from National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation & Training (NTIPRIT) Ghaziabad, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on November 22, 2016.
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Ministry of Defence
22-November, 2016 15:20 IST
Welfare Measures for Families of Martyred Soldiers
The details regarding educational concessions, healthcare and other facilities for children of martyred soldiers is as under:
Educational Concessions:
The following educational concessions are provided to the Children of Armed Forces Officers / Personnel Below Officer Ranks, Missing / Disabled / Killed in action:
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Tuition Fees: Full reimbursement of tuition fee (Capitation fee and caution money not included) levied by the educational institutions concerned (including charges levied for the school bus maintained by the school or actual fare paid for railway pass for students or bus fare certified by the Head of Institutes).
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Hostel Charges: Full reimbursement of Hostel charges for those studying in boarding schools and colleges.
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Cost of books / stationery: Rs.1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only) per annum per student or the amount claimed by the student, whichever is less.
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Cost of Uniform where Compulsory: Rs.1,700/- (Rupees One Thousand Seven Hundred Only) at the maximum during 1st year and Rs.700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred Only) for the subsequent years per annum per student or the amount claimed by the student, whichever is less.
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Clothing: Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) for the 1st year and Rs.300/- (Rupees Three Hundred Only) for the subsequent years per annum per student or the amount claimed by the student, whichever is less.
The above educational concessions are admissible only for undertaking studies in Government / Government aided schools / educational institutes, Military / Sainik Schools and other Schools or colleges recognized by the Central or State Governments including the autonomous organizations financed entirely by the Central / State Governments.
Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) shall have no nexus with the performance of the child in his / her class. In other words, even if a child fails in a particular class, the re-imbursement of CEA shall not be stopped.
Healthcare:
Central Organization, Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme provides for free healthcare to all dependents of martyred soldiers. The dependents of martyred soldiers are also exempted from payment of one time contribution for becoming ECHS members.
Other facilities:
· The wards of Defence / Coast Guard Personnel killed in action are the first priority for award of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme under which 5500 Scholarships are awarded annually to the wards of ex-servicemen / widows in order to support their higher technical / professional education.
· The wards of Defence Personnel killed in action are the first priority for MBBS / BDS seats (normally 20-24 MBBS and 2-3 BDS seats annually) reserved for Defence personnel.
· Recurring grant of Rs.1350/-p.m. is provided to War Memorial Hostels for the children of War Widows / war-disabled.
An institutionalized mechanism at all levels down to the unit at Services’ Hqrs. exists to ensure that families / dependents of martyred soldiers are provided with uniform and adequate financial assistance. Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat, an attached office of Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare implements other facilities / welfare measures for ex-servicemen including martyred soldiers.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Prabhat Jha in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
22-November, 2016 15:15 IST
Acquisitions for the Armed Forces
During the last three years and the current year a total of 177 contracts have been signed with Indian and foreign vendors for the Armed Forces and for Capital procurement of Defence equipment such as Ships, Missiles, Rockets, Simulators, Aircrafts, Helicopters, ammunition and Radars.
Capital procurement of defence equipment is a continuous process undertaken as per Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). Capital procurement proposals flow from the planning process.
The Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) covers a period of 15 years. Currently the LTIPP 2012-27 is in vogue wherein the requirements specific to Army, Navy and Air Force include Guns, Rockets, Missile Systems, Non-Lethal Weapons, Flight Control Systems, UAVs, Amphibious Aircraft, Air-Launched Weapon and Submarines. The LTIPP is translated into specific assets to be acquired, in the form of Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP), covering a five year period. The Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP) of each service is a two year roll on plan for capital acquisition and consists of the schemes from approved five years SCAP.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri R Vaithilingam in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
22-November, 2016 15:14 IST
Import value of Defence related Equipments
During 2015-16,
17 contracts with value of Rs. 29171.75 crore have been signed with foreign vendors including those from USA, Russia, Israel, Sweden, UK and Germany for Capital procurement of Defence equipment such as rockets, simulators, aircraft, helicopters, ammunition and radars.
During the current financial year (upto October, 2016), 15 contracts with value of Rs. 71953.60 crore have been signed with foreign vendors including those from France, USA, Russia, Israel, UK, and Germany for Capital procurement of various Defence equipment including aircraft, missiles and ammunition.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Vayalar Ravi in Rajya Sabha today.