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The Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley releasing a Coffee Table Book titled ‘Ganga Avahan – The Epic Tale of a Historic Swim’, in New Delhi on July 14, 2017. The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat and other dignitaries are also seen.

Ministry of Defence
14-July, 2017 19:09 IST
Defence Minister Releases a Book on Historic 2800 Kms Expedition – ‘Ganga Avahan’

The Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley released a Coffee Table Book titled ‘Ganga Avahan – The Epic Tale of a Historic Swim’, here today. The ‘Ganga Avahan’ was a pioneering and historic exploratory open-water swim expedition on the Ganga River. This was the first ever human effort to swim down the entire stretch of the river and also the longest ever social campaign undertaken through an adventure sporting activity for the Swachh Bharat National Mission, Clean Ganga project and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative.

A nine-member team of three swimmers and the rest rafters from the three Services of the Indian Armed Forces, led by acclaimed international open-water swimmer Wg Cdr Paramvir Singh was flagged-off in New Delhi by Union Minister of Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information & Broadcasting Shri M Venkaiah Naidu on first anniversary of Swachh Bharat, on 01 October 2015.

The expedition commenced on 08 October 2015, at Devprayag, where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda merge and the Ganga begins. Wg Cdr Paramvir began the expedition which continued for 43 days, through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal and culminating on 19 November 2015 at Bakkhali Beach, Frazerganj covering a total distance of 2,800 kms. Throughout the swim, the team campaigned extensively for Swachh Bharat, Clean Ganga and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, reaching out to the villagers, townsfolk, civic authorities and NGOs, managing to interact with tens of lakhs of people all along the route as they undertook their extraordinary and highly challenging odyssey.

The former Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar had flagged-in the expedition on 23 October 2015. This expedition was a landmark exploration of the river as this was first time in the history of human exploration that any individual had attempted to swim down the entire stretch of the river and succeeded, making it a world record. Their other achievements included the first ever Manual Rafting of the entire river in the World and the longest ever social campaigning through an adventure activity in the World.

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had lauded Wg Cdr Paramvir Singh and his social outreach, during his address to the nation in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast.

The Coffee Table Book chronicles their entire extraordinary and indeed fascinating journey, detailing experiences, outreach and challenges along the vast civilizational cradle that is the Ganga. The Foreword of this epic expedition is written by the Prime Minister.

The function was attended by Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Lt Gen Satish Dua besides other senior officers from the Tri- Services.

President's Secretariat
15-July, 2017 19:49 IST
President of India addresses Ex-Servicemen rally at Nabagram Military Station

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressed an Ex-servicemen rally at Nabagram Military Station in West Bengal today (July 15, 2017).

Addressing the gathering, the President expressed happiness at getting this one last chance to meet the jawans, Veer Naris and Ex-servicemen of the region prior to his demitting office. He applauded the discipline and organisational capacity of the Ex-servicemen and expressed hope that Nabagram would not only become a model military station but also bring about all round development of the area in terms of creation of jobs and infrastructure. He expressed his reverence for the Veer Naris and said that though their loss could never be replaced, the government would continue to look after them. He also applauded the efforts made by the GOC-in-C, EC to ensure fast development of the military station.

On the occasion, the President also felicitated six Veer Naris and two Ex-soldiers. The first Ex-Servicemen rally at Nabagram Military Station, organised by the Brahmastra Corps of Army's Eastern Command was attended by more than two thousand veterans and Veer Naris from Murshidabad and neighbouring areas.

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The Chief of Defence Staff, United Kingdom, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach meeting the Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, in New Delhi on July 20, 2017.

 

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Ministry of Defence
21-July, 2017 15:01 IST
Combat Role for Women in Indian Army

The induction of Women Officers is based on the organizational requirement, fighting efficiency, combat effectiveness and functionality of the Army.

Presently, women are inducted in Indian Army as Officers through Short Service Commission (SSC). Women Officers are inducted in Army Service Corps, Army Ordnance Corps, Army Education Corps, Judge Advocate General Branch including Engineers, Signals, Intelligence and Electrical & Mechanical Engineering branches. They have also been granted option for Permanent Commission in Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department and in Army Education Corps (AEC) of Army. There has been a progressive enhancement in the induction of women in the Army. There is no proposal to raise all women battalion in the Army.

In the Army, women officers are being employed in the above streams and are being tasked which is commensurate to the rank and service on equal footing as male officers. In Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, women officers are inducted on same terms as male officers. For Indian Navy, the Government has approved induction of Women SSC officers as Pilots and in Naval Armament Inspectorate cadre with effect from 2017. As such, it is the endeavour of the Government to bring gender parity in all three wings of defence forces.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to T Radhakrishnan and others in Lok Sabha today.

Ministry of Defence
21-July, 2017 15:00 IST
Implementation of Seventh Pay Commission Report

Based on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission and due consultation and examination by the Empowered Committee of Secretaries and consideration by the Government, the following notifications have been issued and published on the website of Department of Defence:

• Issue of Armed Forces Pay Rules / Regulations, 2017 (for both Officers & JCOs / ORs) dated 3rd May 2017 and amendments thereto dated 6th July 2017 and 14th July 2017 respectively.

• Issue of Non-Combatant (Enrolled) of Air Force Pay Rules, 2017 dated 30th June 2017.

• Issue of Military Nursing Service Pay Rules, 2017 dated 14th July 2017.

Orders for revision of pension / family pension with a multiplication factor of 2.57 to existing pension of pre-2016 retirees Defence Pensioners have been issued and all Pension Disbursing Agencies have implemented the order and released the arrears to pre-2016 Defence pensioners / family pensioners. This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Arvind Sawant and Shrimati Rekha Verma in Lok Sabha today.

 

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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
27-July, 2017 17:23 IST
Union Ministers Vijay Goel and Rajyavardhan Rathore inaugurate newly created 10-mts Rifle and Pistol Mini Range at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Tughlakabad, New Delhi

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore(Retd.) here today inaugurated 10-meter Rifle and Pistol Shooting Range at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Tughlakabad, New Delhi.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Vijay Goel said that more utilization of stadiums and other infrastructure for the promotion of sports is aim of his ministry. He said, the newly created 10 M Mini range is primarily for the purpose to train the basics of shooting to the new comers of any age who want to pursue competitive shooting sports. He said now after introduction of this new manual electronic 05 point target system, they will be able to attain the bench mark level and thereafter can be shifted to computerized electronic target system meant for elite shooting training/competitions as per ISSF norms.

The Minister said this will not only increase the number of trainees manifold but also make the shooting event popular among the aspiring shooters. This new introductory training at to Mini Range will open the gate for grass root shooters who want to achieve excellence in competitive sports.

Col. Rathore congratulating Sports minister said it is a great initiative to popularize the game of shooting. He said this will help youngsters to take up shooting and boost India’s Olympic prospects.

Three options of daily, monthly and yearly membership are available to general public at the rate of Rs. 200, 3,000 and 36,000 respectively.

Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range is a World Class Shooting Ranges with state-of- the ad facilities spread over 72 acres green area in the South Delhi. It was built in 1982 during 9th Asian Games and named after Maharaja Dr. Karni Singh Ji of Bikaner who was first Arjuna Awardee in shooting (1961). It is one of the best Shooting Ranges of the world and caters to the requirement of Shooters from grass root to elite level through various Sports Promotional Schemes of Sports Authority of India (SAI).



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Ministry of Defence
31-July, 2017 18:51 IST
An Experienced Hand Takes over Eastern Theatre

Lt Gen Abhay Krishna, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM has been appointed the GOC-in-C Eastern Command and shall take over from the outgoing incumbent Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC on 01 Aug 17.

Lt Gen Abhay Krishna brings with him a great measure of professional competence and vast operational experience. A gallantry award winner in Counter Insurgency in Manipur, he commanded Rashtriya Rifles Battalion in the Kashmir valley. A thorough professional, he has served two tenures as UN observer, in Mozambique & Rawanda and another in Burundi.

He has served four tenures along the Line of Actual Control on the Northern Borders. He commanded an infantry battalion in Sikkim and was responsible for planning operations as BGS 3 Corps in the North East Sector and later commanded an infantry division and a Corps in the same area. After a stint in the South Western Command, he now assumes the responsibility of the Eastern Theatre.

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Ministry of Home Affairs
31-July, 2017 17:51 IST
BSF and NSDC sign MoU on Skill Development

The Border Security Force (BSF) signed an MoU with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) here today in the presence of MoS (Independent Charge) Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju. The MoU will enable NSDC to provide “Skill training to retired and retiring BSF personnel, as well as to the population residing in the border areas.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rudy said Skill Development remained an ignored aspect until the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi created the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship two and a half years ago, soon after the NDA Government came to power. Suffering from colonial legacy, Skill Development remained a neglected sector while the Human Resource Development focus remained confined to imparting academic education, Shri Rudy said. Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) came to be regulated by the National Council for Vocational Training, an advisory body set up by the Government of India in the year 1956, and today the ITIs cater to around 23 lakh students at any point of time, he said. But this alone is not sufficient and there is much more demand for skilled workforce that the NSDC aims to bridge, he added.

In his address, Director General, BSF, Shri KK Sharma said today’s agreement will enable the retiring BSF personnel to live a more productive life and contribute to nation-building.

Following are the objectives of the MoU:

(a) To contribute to the Skill Development Agenda of the country by ensuring the successful roll out of NSQF (National Skill Qualification Framework) based skill training to the retiring or retired BSF personnel and local population at the area of deployment through NSQF compliant training programmes at multi-skill development centres run by BSF. This will help in meeting the aspirations of the stakeholders for training and employment.

(b) This collaboration aims to train and provide gainful employment to retired BSF personnel and their families, school students, youth, differently abled for five years starting from April 2017 to April 2022.

(c) The project will be of a limited time period i.e. (5 years) and in mission mode. As such, the curriculum development and capacity building will be encouraged to enable the model to be self-sustaining over time.

(d) The programme will be appropriately named keeping the objectives in view and will have BSF co-branding with Skill India and NSDC.

Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Joint Secretary, MSDE & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from National Skill Development Fund (NSDF), Shri Manish Kumar, CEO from NSDC and senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs and BSF were present during the MoU sgning ceremony.

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The Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge), Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju at the signing ceremony of an MoU between BSF (Border Security Force) and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation), in New Delhi on July 31, 2017. The DG, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma and the MD & CEO, NSDC, Shri Manish Kumar are also seen.

The Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge), Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju witnessing the signing ceremony of an MoU between BSF (Border Security Force) and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation), in New Delhi on July 31, 2017. The DG, BSF, Shri K.K. Sharma and the MD & CEO, NSDC, Shri Manish Kumar are also seen.

 

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Ministry of Defence
01-August, 2017 17:04 IST
Dr Subhash Bhamre Inaugurates 75th Raising Day of AFHQ Civilian Services

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Subhash Bhamre inaugurated 75th raising day function of the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services here today. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Bhamre said that AFHQ civilian personnel have been standing firmly with the Armed Forces, providing them with the essential support and working for the safety of the nation with dedication and commitment, both in times of peace and war.

He appreciated the administrative acumen and work culture of the cadre who have been working shoulder to shoulder with Service personnel and providing them with the logistical support in manpower, quartering, material management, administration and human resources development.

The service cadre came to existence when the office of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) was constituted in the Ministry of Defence on August 1, 1942 and all the civilians were brought under one Cadre Controlling Authority.

Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra also addressed the function, which was organised at Mavalankar Hall in the Constitution Club of India. The dignitaries also gave away sports and cultural awards to outstanding personnel. Joint Secretary & CAO Shri V Anandarajan presented the Annual Report on the occasion.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre at the inauguration of the 75th Raising Day function of the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services, in New Delhi on August 01, 2017. The Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra, the Joint Secretary & CAO, Shri V. Anandarajan and the Director (HR), Shri Abhinavjeet Ojha are also seen.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre presenting an award to a sportsperson at the inauguration of the 75th Raising Day function of the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services, in New Delhi on August 01, 2017.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre addressing at the inauguration of the 75th Raising Day function of the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services, in New Delhi on August 01, 2017.

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Ministry of Defence
01-August, 2017 09:11 IST
Visit of Coas to Kazakhstan & Turkmenistan

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff will be visiting Kazakhstan & Turkmenistan from 01-06 Aug 2017 with high level military delegation. During the visit, the General alongwith delegation will be visiting important military installations and is scheduled to meet a number of high ranking dignitaries of both the nations.

During the visit to Kazakhstan from 01-03 Aug, General Bipin Rawat will meet Defence Minister, Chairman of the National Security Committee, Vice Minister of Defence and Aerospace Industry alongwith Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces of Kazakhstan. The delegation will also visit elite Air Assault Brigade and National Defence University at Astana where he shall be inaugurating the Indian Military Art Room.

The visit to Turkmenistan from 04-05 Aug assumes importance as General Bipin Rawat is the first Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army to visit the country. During the visit, General Bipin Rawat will be meeting Minister of Defence & Secretary, National Security Council, First Deputy Minister & Chief of Gen Staff alongwith Commanders of Land, Naval, Air & Air Defence Forces of Turkmenistan. The delegation will also visit the prestigious Military Institute & Military Academy of Turkmenistan.

The visit to Kazakhstan & Turkmenistan is yet another outreach initiative to engage with our extended neighbourhood and strengthen the existing defence cooperation with the two nations.

Col Aman Anand

 

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Indian Army chief to visit Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan
NEW DELHI: Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat will embark on a visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan starting from Tuesday with a high-level military delegation, an official statement said.

Gen Rawat will be the first head of the Indian Army to visit Turkmenistan.

Reaching Kazakhstan on Tuesday, he is slated to meet the Defence Minister, Chairman of the National Security Committee, Vice Minister of Defence and Aerospace Industry along with the Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces.

The delegation will also visit the elite Air Assault Brigade and National Defence University in capital Astana where he will inaugurate an Indian Military Art Room.

Gen Rawat will leave on Friday for Turkmenistan, where he will hold talks with the Minister of Defence and Secretary, the National Security Council, the First Deputy Minister, the Chief of General Staff and the commanders of Land, Naval and Air Defence forces.

The delegation will also visit the Military Institute and Military Academy of Turkmenistan.

"The visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is yet another outreach initiative to engage with our extended neighbourhood and strengthen the existing defence cooperation with the two nations," the statement added.

Gen Rawat will conclude his two-nation visit on Sunday.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nat...visit-kazakhstan-turkmenistan-1636635--1.html

Indian Army chief to visit Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan
NEW DELHI: Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat will embark on a visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan starting from Tuesday with a high-level military delegation, an official statement said.

Gen Rawat will be the first head of the Indian Army to visit Turkmenistan.

Reaching Kazakhstan on Tuesday, he is slated to meet the Defence Minister, Chairman of the National Security Committee, Vice Minister of Defence and Aerospace Industry along with the Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces.

The delegation will also visit the elite Air Assault Brigade and National Defence University in capital Astana where he will inaugurate an Indian Military Art Room.

Gen Rawat will leave on Friday for Turkmenistan, where he will hold talks with the Minister of Defence and Secretary, the National Security Council, the First Deputy Minister, the Chief of General Staff and the commanders of Land, Naval and Air Defence forces.

The delegation will also visit the Military Institute and Military Academy of Turkmenistan.

"The visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is yet another outreach initiative to engage with our extended neighbourhood and strengthen the existing defence cooperation with the two nations," the statement added.

Gen Rawat will conclude his two-nation visit on Sunday.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nat...visit-kazakhstan-turkmenistan-1636635--1.html

 

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Ministry of Defence
02-August, 2017 19:02 IST
Lieutenant general cherish mathson takes over as The army commander of south western command

Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson took over the command of Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army at a solemn military ceremony held at Jaipur. He paid tributes to the martyrs at the Prerna Sthal and later reviewed a Guard of Honour presented to him.

Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson, is an alumnus of Sainik School, Trivandrum (Kerala). He was commissioned into THE GARHWAL RIFLES in June 1980. He is a graduate from the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and has attended various important career courses, which include Senior Command Course at Army War College, Mhow and Long Defence Management Course at Secunderabad. He has also attended prestigious National Defence College Course at New Delhi and in the Republic of South Africa.

The General Officer has considerable experience in varied operational assignments across India. He has operated in rural and urban insurgency / terrorism situations in Mizoram against Mizo National Front (MNF) and in Operation Bluestar. He has commanded his Battalion on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, during Operation Parakram. He has served two tenures in Siachen Glacier, the World’s Highest Battlefield. He has commanded the Trivandrum Brigade in Amphibious Role. Later he commanded an Infantry Division in Southern Theatre. Later he went on to command the Strike Corps as part of the Southern Command. The General Officer has staff experience at all levels including National Security Council Secretariat and in the Defence Acquisition Wing of the Ministry of Defence.

On assuming Command, the Army Commander extended his greetings to all ranks of the Sapta Shakti Command, Veer Naris and Veterans and their family members.

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Ministry of Defence
02-August, 2017 18:05 IST
MoS Defence Dr Bhamre receives Rakhis from School Children for Our Army Jawans

In a great gesture of solidarity with our soldiers, children and women from Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Assam and Sikkim are sending thousands of Rakhis to the jawans in Siachen, Jaisalmer and Sikkim. These Rakhis were received from school children and women by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre on behlf of the soldiers.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Bhamre said that the country is with the jawans who are alert on the borders in most difficult conditions. It is a kind gesture from the women folk of the country to express their love and affection towards these brave hearts.

These Rakhis are handmade. Little children, especially girls, are sending wonderful Rakhis and greeting cards with sweet messages to our soldiers who work round-the-clock in the most inhospitable conditions. The school children also tie Rakhis to some soldiers on the occasion.

 

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A schoolgirl tying Rakhi to the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, in New Delhi on August 02, 2017.

A schoolgirl tying Rakhi to an Army Jawan in New Delhi on August 02, 2017. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre is also seen.

Ministry of Defence
03-August, 2017 18:04 IST
Gen Bipin Rawat Meets C-in-C Land Forces, Kazakhstan

Gen Bipin Rawat is on a six day visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. He met Commander-in-Chief Land Forces of Kazakhstan today and discussed with him various aspects of cooperation among the two armies. Both sides mutually agreed to take forward the joint exercise which is to be held at Bakloh, Himmachal Pradesh this year in Nov 2017. Gen Rawat conveyed Indian support for deployment of Kazakhstan in UN peacekeeping operations.

Kazakhstan further sought assistance for capacity enhancement in the areas of counter insurgency operations, military education and training of cadets in India. COAS assured them of whole hearted support. He complimented the Kazakh Army for their professionalism as witnessed during the demonstration while visiting the 36 Air Assault Brigade. Gen Rawat will leave for Turkmenistan tomorrow.

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat visiting the 36 Air Assault Brigade, in Kazakhstan on August 03, 2017.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat visiting the Aselsan Engineering Defence Industrial Base, in Kazakhstan on August 03, 2017.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat meeting the Kazakhstan’s Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces, in Kazakhstan on August 03, 2017.

 

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Ministry of Defence
04-August, 2017 15:05 IST
Transparent Promotion Policy for Army

The Government had constituted a committee comprising two members viz. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) G.S. Katoch and Lt. Gen. (Retd.) A.K. Ahuja to examine and give their recommendations on the changes in promotion policy and the Quantified System of Selection (QSS) for officers of Indian Army. The terms of reference of the committee were as below:-

• To study and recommend appropriate amendments in the Quantified System of Selection (QSS) in order to infuse more objectivity, transparency and fairness in the system.

• To study and recommend the changes required in the Promotion policy presently followed in the Army. This will cover aspects like method for calculation of vacancies, Cut-off CRs required, Consideration of Special Review / Withdrawn and Deferred cases, Zone of consideration, Notional Empanelment etc.

• To suggest the Model Calendar of Selection Boards.

The committee has already submitted its report.

Bringing Transparency in promotion policy is a continuous process and all necessary steps are taken from time to time.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Defence
09-August, 2017 20:55 IST
2nd Skill Certification Ceremony for Passing out Batches of Army Skill Training Centre (ASTC)

The 2nd Skill Certification Ceremony for the passing out batches of ASTC Delhi Cantt was held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on 09 Aug 2017 from 1030hrs. Mrs Madhulika Rawat, President AWWA was the chief guest and presented the certificates to successful candidates in four job roles viz.,Self Employed Tailor, Data Entry Operator, Assistant Beauty Therapist and Block Printing. Candidates securing 1st and 2nd positions in each batch were also awarded cash prizes.

Skill courses at ASTC are conducted under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY), the flagship scheme driving Skill India Mission. This is an outcome of close coordination and cooperation between MoD and IHQ of MoD (Army) with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and NSDC. This initiative aims at enabling and empowering Army spouses, wards and widows with care, compassion and empathy to enhance their true self-worth and to become an integral part of the Nation's skilled human resource.

At ASTC, Army spouses, wards and widows are provided with the opportunity to undergo skill courses. Successful candidates were awarded National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Certificate that has recognition across the country. 180 candidates were awarded certificates on 09 Aug 2017.

NSDC Team affiliated with Army's Skilling Initiatives attended the function along with the teams led by respective CEOs of Beauty & Wellness, IT, Apparel and Handicrafts Sector Skill Councils and IL&FS Skills Development,the Technical Training Partner.

Col Aman Anand

PRO (Army)

 

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India’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trials
By: Vivek Raghuvanshi   11 hours ago

NEW DELHI — India’s homegrown 155mm/45-caliber gun has taken a hit following a row of failed trials for over three months by the Indian Army, according a top source in the army.

“The Dhanush 155mm/45-caliber artillery gun has failed on three occasions in a row in the last three months when the shell of the gun hit the muzzle brake in one of the six prototype guns currently undergoing user trials,” the Indian Army source said.

Analysts say the failed trials are not a major setback but can postpone the induction program of the gun.

The Dhanush 155mm/45-caliber artillery gun is being upgraded indigenously by the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board, or OFB, based on original drawings of the Swedish 155mm/39-caliber Bofors howitzers, which India procured in the mid-1980s.

“This [hitting of the muzzle brake] should not be a setback if early evaluation is carried out and modifications made,” said Rahul Bhonsle, retired Indian Army brigadier and defense analyst.

On the failure of the recent trial of the gun, Bhonsle said, ”Shells hitting the muzzle brake could be due to a number of reasons such as overexploitation of the munitions, overcharging of the munitions and so on or even faulty ammunition; all of these aspects will have to be evaluated.”

Another Indian Army official said that at best, the latest incidents can postpone the induction of the 114 Dhanush guns ordered by the army at a cost of $2 billion.

The first batch of 18 guns are slotted to be inducted this year, another 36 guns in 2018 and 60 guns in 2019, completing the initial order.

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The range of the upgraded guns has increased from 27km to 40km by the OFB.

Strongly advocating to go ahead with the Dhanush gun, Bhonsle said, “The army has plans for 414 quantity of Dhanush, and the army must sustain the orders rather than vacillating, as improvements can be undertaken on lot basis.”

The Indian Army has a demand for a variety of 155mm caliber guns worth over $6 billion as it plans to change all the artillery regiments into howitzer guns.

In another incident involving the Dhanush gun, India’s premier investigation agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI, has registered a case against New Delhi-based company Sidh Sales Syndicate for supplying Chinese-manufactured bearings for Dhanush, passing them off as being made by CRB Antriebstechnik of Germany.

CBI has registered cases against some unknown officials of the OFB’s Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory, or GCF, which is manufacturing the Dhanush guns.

Interestingly, internal tests of GCF confirmed that the bearings were not up to the mark because of manufacturing defects but were cleared as a special case.

The charges relate to alleged criminal conspiracy to acquire six sets of counterfeit bearings between December 2013 and August 2014.

http://www.defensenews.com/global/2017/08/10/indias-dhanush-artillery-gun-fails-in-trials/

 

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Ministry of Defence
11-August, 2017 15:10 IST
Recruitment in Army

Recruitment in Army is undertaken on basis of vacancies arising on account of retirement, release or due to accretions in force level from time to time.



State / UT wise details of youth recruited into the Indian Army as Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Ranks (OR) in the last five years is as under:-


RECRUITMENT OF JCOs/ORs IN INDIAN ARMY IN VARIOUS

STATES/UTs DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS



S.No.
Name of the State/UT
Recruiting Year
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

1
Andhra Pradesh
2890
3540
2088
2145
2277

2
Arunachal Pradesh
190
490
267
101
254

3
Assam
1019
1051
867
1082
1227

4
Bihar
4540
3195
3708
3595
3865

5
Chhattisgarh
622
448
394
860
852

6
Delhi
865
1212
1105
1043
806

7
Goa
47
20
2
25
50
8

Gujarat, Dadra Nagar
Haveli (UT), Daman & Diu (UT)
2205
2305
1406
1855
1214

9
Haryana
2452
2770
2536
3533
4340

10
Himachal Pradesh
1687
2317
2448
3207
3072

11
Jammu & Kashmir
2085
2699
2057
2844
2504

12
Jharkhand
1140
707
1480
1042
879
13

Karnataka and Lakshadweep (UT)
1671
2033
1091
1613
1697
14

Kerala
2077
2700
2067
2571
2425

15
Madhya Pradesh
2761
3150
2644
2840
3413

16
Maharashtra
5312
5424
3797
5207
6106

17
Manipur
587
456
687
268
359
18

Meghalaya
91
75
117
145
141
19

Mizoram
94
293
405
102
123
20

Nagaland
134
127
165
137
128
21

Odisha
945
1505
1073
1085
1533
22

Punjab and Chandigarh (UT)
3752
4701
5684
5988
5048
23

Rajasthan
3602
3647
3034
4967
5384
24

Sikkim
108
462
182
72
155
25

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, A&N Islands (UT)
2377
3081
2200
2567
2622
26

Telangana
0
0
0
820
153
27

Tripura
104
56
133
110
1226
28

Uttar Pradesh
7600
7086
8587
8410
10128
29

Uttarakhand
2585
3036
2022
2704
4390
30

West Bengal
3535
3289
3113
3630
4397

Total
57077
61875
55359
64568
70768


For the recruiting year 2016-17, a total of 53786 vacancies have been allotted.

The Armed Forces have undertaken sustained image projection and publicity campaign to create awareness among the youth on the advantages of taking up a challenging and satisfying career. Awareness campaigns, participation in career fairs and exhibitions, advertisements in print and electronic media, motivational lectures in schools, colleges are also some of the other measures taken in this direction.


This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shrimati Savitri Thakur and Shri Deepender Singh Hooda in Lok Sabha today.

 

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Ministry of Defence
12-August, 2017 19:21 IST
IA ‘MAKE’ SEMINAR: 12 Aug 2017

The provision of ‘Make’ Procedure is a vital pillar for realising the vision behind ‘Make’ in India’ initiative. During the past one year, the Indian Army has carried out a series of detailed interactions with private industry and academia to identify their existing potential towards defence technology, R & D and production.

A similar seminar was held in Aug 16 to acquaint the industry of MAKE projects as approved in 2016 by MoD. The process has since been in motion and outcomes have been extremely encouraging.

As a step in this direction, second Seminar on ‘MAKE’ projects for Indian Army was held on 12 Aug 17 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi jointly under aegis of Indian Army and Cll.

During the course of the seminar, a round table interaction of various Directorates of Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army) with industry reps was also held at the same venue. The seminar was attended by Senior Officers of the Army as well as from Ministry of Defence. The seminar had notable representation from Industry and Academia alike.

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