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A girl check a rocket launcher gun on display at a army weapons exhibition during the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Karad, Maharashtra on Friday. PTI Photo

 

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Dancers in ethnic dress pose for a group selfie at a mega career fest at Punda Ground in Patiala on Saturday. PTI P hoto

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...velop-hi-tech-combat-gear/article16842078.ece
Military engineers develop hi-tech combat gear

A motor bike which doesn’t start without a fingerprint authentication, a colour detecting robot that can replace human labour — these are no longer artefacts in a science fiction film. The graduating batch of Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) developed these and more in their labs.

Displayed in the auditorium of MCEME were six student projects that were not just cost effective but also efficient. Once found suitable for combat, the model would be used by the country’s military establishments.

Explaining a modified Yamaha bike that has four levels of security screenings, three graduating students — Major S. Kiran, Major Ashish Sidhawat, and Major Chandrasekhar Sharma — said, “The finger print module is connected with a macro controller and the bike will not start unless authenticated by the user’s or owner’s print. The bike can also be tracked using GPS. There is a SIM card attached to the bike and it can be turned on and off from any remote location.”

The model was also selected for a national science fare, said Maj. Kiran, who hails from Visakhapatnam. The overall cost of gearing up the bike was a mere Rs. 54,000.

If military establishments develop the safety gear in bulk, costs would go down further, the graduates added.

Another group, Lt. Ankit Dagur, Lt. Laveesh Chauhan, Lt. Madhur Malik and Lt. Lokesh Kumar, who developed a robot that can detect colour and change movements based on the colours that it encounters, said the model could help reduce human casualties in hazardous situations. “Once a robotic arm gets attached to the model, it can move hazardous material and stack them based on common colours on the labels. This will prevent harm to human beings,” said Lt. Dagur.

The robot could be used to handle nuclear material, the developers said.

Other projects on display included a voice-based noticeboard with a voice-to-text converter which could be used for instructing students in military classes. The board displays text which is spoken into a microphone using the Global System for Mobile (GSM) module. The project was developed by Lt. Bakuni, Lt. Shubam Patnaik, Lt. Ajay Semwal, and Lt. Saurabh Pandey.

The cost of most projects ranged between Rs. 70,000 and Rs. 90,000. Most models developed by the graduates of MCEME are later tried and tested in the country’s defence laboratories. “We have applied for patent and are awaiting results,” said Maj. Kiran, who was one among those who developed the four level safety key.

MCEME trains students in both B.Tech and M.Tech degrees.

 

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http://indianexpress.com/article/india/dalbir-singh-indian-army-western-command-4434015/
By: PTI | Chandigarh | Published December 18, 2016 9:13 pm

Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh. (Source: PTI Photo)

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Sunday visited Chandimandir military station near Chandigarh on his farewell visit to Western Command. Lt Gen Surinder Singh, GOC-in-C Western Command, received the Army Chief, who was accompanied by his wife Namita Suhag, a defence spokesman said.

The Army Chief was accorded a warm farewell by all ranks of Western Command, he said. During the visit, Suhag addressed all officers of Western Command and applauded all ranks for their selfless commitment and fortitude in discharging their duties under trying circumstances.

He exhorted all ranks to inculcate high standard of professionalism and to uphold the core values of Army. Later, the Army Chief whose term ends this month, called on Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the spokesman said.

 

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh interacting with the All Ranks of Sapta Shakti Command, during his visit to South Western Command, at Jaipur on December 19, 2016.

 

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New Delhi: Army Chief-designate Lt Gen Bipin Rawat and Northern Army Commander Lt Gen D Anbu has underlined the need for a "special focus" to achieve an all-weather connectivity to the strategic Ladakh region, which borders China.
http://zeenews.india.com/news/india...onnectivity-lt-bipin-singh-rawat_1959939.html

The Ladakh region, which has high significance from strategic considerations, remains cut-off for almost half of the year throughout the winter season from the rest of India.

This happens due to intensive snow fall, avalanche and icing at passes viz Zozila on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road and Rohtang-Baralacha La-Lachung La and Tanglang La on Manali-Sarchu-Upshi-Leh road.

"It, therefore, needs a special focus and network of tunnel to have an all weather connectivity," a statement by the army quoted them as saying at a one-day workshop organised by the Ministry of Defence on tunnelling in North & North Eastern Region on December 17 here.

Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar highlighted that infrastructure development in North and North-Eastern part of the country has always been a matter of challenge due to adverse climatic conditions, fragile and young geology and remote location.

Growing awareness on forest, environmental and ecological issues to minimise instability of hill slopes and avoid phenomena of flash floods and cloud burst has also been a matter of serious concern which need urgent attention, he said.

Underground structures like tunnel could help a great deal to minimise the disturbances to natural settings and provide straight alignment and thus reduce length of roads, he added.

 

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http://indianexpress.com/article/in...et-biomediacl-research-defence-trade-4435976/
The Ministry of External Affairs’ joint secretary (Eurasia) G V Srinivas said, “This (High Mountain Biomedical Research) is an interesting area because they have a terrain and the labs which allow us to monitor sleep patterns and the impacts as you go up.”

“This is a biomedical lab in which soldiers from India, soldiers from their side… have this testing of the human response to high-altitude existence. And there is the entire medical gadgetry where they will watch you… whether you are restless, how long can you tolerate…the entire discipline is there. It is being done in Kyrgyzstan. In fact, the Prime Minister had inaugurated it,” he said.

There will be an effort to strengthen this cooperation, which is important for India’s strategic posts in Kashmir and especially in Siachen, officials said.

 

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh interacting with the troops of Central Command, during his farewell visit to HQ Central Command, in Lucknow on December 20, 2016.

 

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Ministry of Home Affairs
21-December, 2016 13:05 IST
IPS Wives’ Welfare Association (IPSWWA) organizes exhibition on “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”

IPS Wives’ Welfare Association (IPSWWA) organized a one day Exhibition with the theme “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”, on December 18, 2016 at the Central Park, New Moti Bagh complex, New Delhi. The exhibition was inaugurated by Smt. Savitri Singh w/o Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh.

Smt. Neelam Pratap Rudy w/o Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy also attended the exhibition among others. Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament and renowned actress Smt. Poonam Dhillon graced the occasion during the closing ceremony in the evening.

The exhibition was organized successfully with a noble cause and positivity for overall growth and development of Girl Child. Stalls of the Central Armed Police Forces, Central Police Organisations and cultural programmes were main highlights of the exhibition. The proceeds from the Exhibition to be donated for the noble cause for the Girl Child.

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The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Subhash Ramrao Bhamre unveiling the plaque to inaugurate the Married Accommodation Project (MAP), at Meerut Military Station, in Uttar Pradesh on December 21, 2016. The Member of Parliament, Meerut, Shri Rajendra Agrawal and the Director General Married Accommodation Project (DGMAP), Major General Sanjeev Jain are also seen.

The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Subhash Ramrao Bhamre visiting a photo-exhibition at the inauguration of the Married Accommodation Project (MAP), at Meerut Military Station, in Uttar Pradesh on December 21, 2016.

The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Subhash Ramrao Bhamre visiting a photo-exhibition at the inauguration of the Married Accommodation Project (MAP), at Meerut Military Station, in Uttar Pradesh on December 21, 2016.

The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Subhash Ramrao Bhamre addressing the gathering at the inauguration of the Married Accommodation Project (MAP), at Meerut Military Station, in Uttar Pradesh on December 21, 2016.

The Adjutant General, Lt. Gen. Rakesh Sharma paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, on the occasion of the 33rd Corps Day of Judge Advocate General Department, in New Delhi on December 21, 2016.

 

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Lt. Gen Praveen Bakshi inspecting the parade at Officer Taining Academy(OTA) in Chennai. File Photo | Photo Credit: M Moorthy

http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...Defence-Minister-Parrikar/article16918232.ece
Last week the government appointed Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as the next Army Chief superseding Lt General Bakshi.
Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi met Defence Minister Mamohar Parrikar on Wednesday, days after he was superseded in the appointment of the next Army Chief.

The meeting is underway at South Block, sources confirmed.

Last weekend the government appointed Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as the next Army Chief. In doing so, the government had superseded the two senior-most officers including Lt Gen Bakshi who was in line for succession. The other officer is Southern Army Commander Lt Gen P.M. Hariz.

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh is set to retire on December 31.

There were wide speculations that Lt Gen Bakshi could be appointed as the first Permanent Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee. However there has been no indication of any such movement so far.

Military circles have been abuzz that the two General officers may tender their resignations before the end of the month.

 

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Ministry of Defence
22-December, 2016 17:52 IST
COAS visit to Pune

General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) made his farewell visit to HQ Southern Command, Pune today. During the visit he addressed all officers of Pune Station in which he complimented all the ranks for the excellent job being done by them. During his address, he spoke on a wide range of issues and highlighted progress made on them during his tenure. He stressed the need to continue to build capability as no enemy respects weakness and also be operationally prepared to meet any kind of security challenge. He informed the officers regarding various welfare measures taken for all ranks and veterans. He exhorted them to maintain high level of alertness and take all security measures to thwart any nefarious activity by inimical or anti- national elements. He also interacted with troops over a cup of tea at Milkha Singh Sports Complex. The COAS returned to Delhi after interacting with Veterans.

Col Rohan Anand, SM PRO (Army)

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh interacting with the troops, during his farewell visit to HQ Southern Command, Pune on December 22, 2016.

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Ministry of Defence
22-December, 2016 17:47 IST
First Skill Certification Ceremony of Pilot Batches of Army Skill Training Centre, Delhi Cantt & Country’s first Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna 2.0 By President AWWA

“Army Skill Training Centres are driven by Compassion and Purpose to Enable and Empower army Spouses and Wards to become Mainstream Contributors in their Household through NSDC Certified Courses thus,enhancing their true self-worth”


Army Skill Training Centre (ASTC), Delhi Cantt the iconic skill centre, was inaugurated by Mrs Namita Suhag, President Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) on 22 Aug 2016. ASTC, Delhi Cantt runs aspiration based skilling courses for army spouses and wards in four job roles namely, Data Entry Operator, Assistant Beauty Therapist, Sewing Machine Operator and Block-printing. These skill courses are conducted under the overall guidelines of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship that are promulgated through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Skill courses at ASTC are conducted as per curriculum issued by NSDC aligned to a given NSQF level with a defined Qualification Pack. Pilot batches of three of these job roles, Assistant Beauty Therapist, Sewing Machine Operator and Block-printing have completed their training.


These trainees have created history by not just being the pilot batches of ASTC, but also by producing a remarkable pass percentage of 96.25%. Continuing the trail of creating history, the ASTC Skill Certification Ceremony is also the Country’s First skill certification ceremony under PMKVY2.0 scheme.


The successful trainees were awarded Skill Certificates and start up kit by Mrs Namita Suhag, President AWWA. Addressing the trainees President AWWA urged them to put the acquired skills to good use by working and contributing to their household, thus enhancing their self worth and become an inherent part of the make in India ecosystem.


Army officers, representatives of NSDC, concerned Sector Skill Councils and IL&FS, the ASTC training partner, attended the ceremony. Army is in the process of setting up ASTCs across the country in a phased manner. In Phase-I 15 locations have been identified, of which in addition to Delhi Cantt, Missamari and Kolkotta have commenced skilling courses. The number is slated to grow in the near future to bring a larger population of the army spouses into the folds of skilling ecosystem to enable and empower them.



Col Rohan Anand, SM

PRO (Army)

 

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President's Secretariat
23-December, 2016 13:37 IST
Speech of the President Convocation Ceremony of Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad

1. It is my pleasure to be here on the occasion of the convocation ceremony of Army College of Dental Sciences. Established in 2001, this college has done remarkably well in a short span of time. From gaining a grade ‘A’ NAAC accreditation to being ranked consistently amongst the top dental institutions in India, it has brought glory to both the Indian Army and the country. By enrolling the wards of Army personnel and making them competent dental professionals, this institution has been rendering yeomen service.



2. Let me congratulate the young bright students - who have turned dental surgeons today - and the others who have been conferred the Master of Dental Surgery. I see exhilaration and a sense of achievement in them which they truly deserve after years of hard labour. I also see pride and a sense of fulfilment on the faces of their parents. Raising a family in the military environment involves struggle and sacrifice. Armed Forces professionals undergo regular transfers and are frequently required to serve in difficult areas, posing risks to life. Lack of stability and dearth of access to good quality education at the place of postings keep Army personnel away from their families for long. Despite all odds, the fact that they have succeeded in giving their children good education is a matter of immense satisfaction. I compliment these families of the Indian Army on the occasion.



3. I am happy to find a number of girls amongst the graduating students today. Empowered women make for an empowered society. I wish to see this encouraging feature strengthen further in the coming years.



Ladies and Gentlemen:

4. Good health is a gift of God. It is also earned through the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. Lord Buddha had said and I quote: “To keep the body in good health is a duty…. otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear” (unquote). It is important to regulate our daily routine so that we can enjoy good health throughout our life. Oral health is an important component of the overall health profile of an individual. But not much attention is paid to this aspect of human well-being.



5. Many in our country suffer from poor oral health due to wrong lifestyle choices. Consumption of tobacco, junk food, aerated beverages and sweets damage teeth and cause dental caries. Compounding the problem is a general lack of awareness and neglect. Lack of identification of oral diseases at initial stages and neglect of oral health deterioration adds to the disease burden. This is especially true of the economically lower segment for which cost of dental care sometime proves prohibitive. Special measures are necessary to cover the vulnerable sections with reasonable oral healthcare services.


Dear friends:



6. The quantum of work required to be done in this field is huge. It is incumbent on physicians and dentists to reinforce the qualities of oral health hygiene in people. Unless citizens enjoy good health, their productive potential cannot be realized fully. It is important to ensure adequate coverage of the population with quality healthcare infrastructure. We have over 300 dental colleges in the country producing around 30,000 dentists annually. These numbers are somewhat inadequate as the ‘dentist to patient’ ratio is small, particularly in the sub-urban and rural areas. As against an already low ratio of 1:8,000 in urban areas, the dentist to population ratio is acute in rural areas with one dentist for every 50,000 people.



7. If we have to close the gap between the number of people seeking dental treatment and the number of dentists available, we have to introduce innovative models of service delivery. In addition to organizing dental camps and dental education outreach camps, we need to increase access through mobile dental clinics. To spread awareness about the importance of oral health hygiene, the support and contribution of qualified and motivated dental professionals like you will be paramount.



8. It has become imperative to initiate awareness drives and reach out to the population that has so far been excluded from dental care services. We have to start from a basic level, by educating parents and teachers on proper oral healthcare regime and ensure that good practices are inculcated in large number of children. To reach out effectively to the under-privileged and backward sections of our population, we have to employ simpler methods for them to remember and benefit from. Video aid and demonstration will enhance the knowledge of people on this subject. To develop a culture of oral health in our society, we have to create a mindset that understands the importance of improving personal oral hygiene.



Dear graduating students:



9. As you leave the portals of this institution today, be assured that the intellectual, social and technical skills you have acquired here from the teachers and members of faculty would stand you in good stead. In your career, there will be many professional accomplishments to your credit. Your parents, teachers and alma mater will be proud of your achievements. But there will also be a higher calling in your life. You are venturing into a noble profession like medicine. In society, a doctor is accorded the status of God. Honour the trust that people will repose in you. Honour the Hippocratic Oath. Use your knowledge and technical expertise for the welfare of the common man. With your professional might, contribute to the cause of humanity, and touch and transform the lives of millions. I wish each one of you good luck and success in all your future endeavours.



Thank you.

Jai Hind.

 

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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee gave away the Trophy to Outstanding Student for best Academic Excellence in Studies at the Convocation Ceremony of Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad, in Telangana on December 23, 2016.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the gathering at the Convocation Ceremony of Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad, in Telangana on December 23, 2016. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan is also seen.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a group photograph at the Convocation Ceremony of Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad, in Telangana on December 23, 2016. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan is also seen.

 

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh interacting with the troops during his visit to Assam on December 24, 2016.

 

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh being presenting a memento by the GOC-in-C Eastern Command, Lt. Gen. Praveen Bakshi, at HQ Eastern Command, on December 25, 2016.