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Ministry of Defence
05-February, 2018 16:38 IST

Establishment of Sainik Schools

Sainik Schools are established on receipt of a specific request from the State Government, which is required to provide infrastructure in the form of land, educational and residential buildings, sports field etc.



26 Sainik Schools have been established across the country. State wise list of the Sainik Schools areas follows:-



STATE WISE LIST OF SAINIK SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY



S. No.
Name of School
State


1
Sainik School Korukonda
Andhra Pradesh


2
Sainik School Kalikiri
Andhra Pradesh


3
Sainik School Goalpara
Assam


4
Sainik School Nalanda
Bihar


5
Sainik School Gopalganj
Bihar

6
Sainik School Ambikapur
Chhattisgarh


7
Sainik School Balachadi
Gujarat


8
Sainik School Kunjpura
Haryana


9
Sainik School Rewari
Haryana


10
Sainik School SujanpurTira
Himachal Pradesh


11
Sainik School Nagrota
Jammu & Kashmir


12
Sainik School Tilaiya
Jharkhand


13
Sainik School Bijapur
Karnataka


14
Sainik School Kodagu
Karnataka


15
Sainik School Kazhakootam
Kerala


16
Sainik School Rewa
Madhya Pradesh


17
Sainik School Satara
Maharashtra


18
Sainik School Imphal
Manipur


19
Sainik School Chhingchhip
Mizoram


20
Sainik School Punglwa
Nagaland


21
Sainik School Bhubaneswar
Odisha


22
Sainik School Kapurthala
Punjab


23
Sainik School Chittorgarh
Rajasthan


24
Sainik School Amaravathi Nagar
Tamil Nadu


25
Sainik School Ghorakhal
Uttarakhand


26
Sainik School Purulia
West Bengal

The requests for establishment of such schools have been received from State Governments and other authorities. Status of proposals for opening of Sainik Schools are given below:



S. No.
State
District
Remarks


1.
Maharashtra
Chandrapur
Memorandum of Agreement signed on 16.01.2016. State Govt has been requested to complete the construction of requisite infrastructure as mentioned in the Memorandum of Agreement.


2.
Rajasthan
Alwar
Memorandum of Agreement signed.


3.
Rajasthan
Jhunjhunu
Memorandum of Agreement signed.


4.
Uttar Pradesh
Jhansi
Memorandum of Agreement signed.


5.
Uttar Pradesh
Mainpuri
Memorandum of Agreement signed.


6.
Uttar Pradesh
Amethi
Memorandum of Agreement signed.


7.
Uttarakhand
Rudraprayag
Memorandum of Agreement signed.


8.
Odisha
Sambalpur
Memorandum of Agreement signed.


9.
Telangana
Warangal
Memorandum of Agreement signed.


10.
West Bengal
Darjeeling
“In-principle” approval accorded.


11.
Assam
Golaghat
“In-principle” approval accorded.


12.
Arunachal Pradesh
Niglok Village District East Siang
“In-principle” approval accorded.


13.
Punjab
Gurdaspur
Site Survey completed.


14.
M.P.
Sagar
Site survey completed.


15.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Diglipur, North Andaman
Site survey completed. UT Administration has been requested to obtain Environment/Forest clearance as most of the site earmarked for Sainik School has been classified as deemed forest.


16.
Haryana
Jhajjar
State Govt. to indicate date for site inspection.


17.
Sikkim
West Sikkim
State Govt. to indicate date for site inspection.


18.
Jharkhand
Godda
State Govt to indicate site and date for site inspection.


19.
Tripura
West Tripura
State Govt to indicate date for site inspection.


20
M.P
Muraina
Proposal Stage


21
Uttar Pradesh
Bagpat
Formal proposal is awaited from State Government.







In addition, requests received from Chief Ministers for establishment of new Sainik Schools in their respective States are as follows:-





S. No.
State
District
Remarks


1.
Maharashtra
Sainik School for Girls in Maharashtra
At present there is one Sainik School at Satara and MoA for opening of second Sainik School at Chandrapur District of Maharashtra has been signed.


2.
Karnataka
Sainik School in Sangolli Village of Bailahongala Taluk in Belgaum District of Karnataka.
At present two Sainik Schools at Kodagu and Bijapur are already functioning.


3.
Uttar Pradesh
Two Sainik Schools at Awadh and Eastern UP
In-principle approval accorded and MoA has been signed for opening of three Sainik Schools at Mainpuri, Amethi and Jhansi


4.
Arunachal Pradesh
Two Sainik Schools at Eastern and Western Arunachal Pradesh
In-principle approval accorded for opening of Sainik School at Niglok Village District East Siang.

Regarding Vidarbha Region, a Memorandum of Agreement has been signed between Ministry of Defence and State Government for establishing a Sainik School at Chandrapur and construction work is in progress.


This information was given by RakshaRajyaMantriDr.SubhashBhamre in a written reply to Dr.VikasMahatmein Rajya Sabha today.

 

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Posted at: Feb 7, 2018, 2:07 AM; last updated: Feb 7, 2018, 12:29 PM (IST)
Army to get 40 artillery guns made by DRDO


Ajay Banerjee

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, February 6

In what will be a major boost to self-reliance for military equipment, the Ministry of Defence is set to give permission for procurement of the first lot of 40 artillery guns made by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with two Indian manufacturers.

The guns called the Advance Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) performed “very well” in winter trials in Sikkim last week.

The Army has given its go-ahead after seeing the performance of the weapon. Any additions or improvements to the gun can be incorporated in later versions.

This will include auto-loading of ammunition and certain other specifics like reduction of the weight of this 155 mm, 52-calibre gun The MoD had sanctioned the ATAGS project in September 2012 and the DRDO partnered with Bharat Forge and Tata Power (Strategic Engineering Division) SED to develop two prototypes of the towed artillery guns.

A prototype was part of the Republic Day Parade in 2017. The Army is looking at hundreds of such guns. India had not ordered any new 155 MM artillery guns since March 1986 when 410 pieces of the Swedish company Bofors’ FH-77B 155mm/39 calibre howitzer were purchased for Rs 1,500 Crore. However, in the past 24 months, the ATAGS is the third artillery gun that is set to be purchased or made.

Rs 900-cr project

• The guns, called Advance Towed Artillery Gun System, performed “very well” in trials in Sikkim last week
• The MoD has now asked the DRDO to move the proposal for procurement and get the production rolling
• This will cost around Rs 900 crore even as the finance wing of the MoD wants a price check

 

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Ministry of Defence
07-February, 2018 15:47 IST
Women Joining Army

The induction of women in Indian Army is based on the organizational requirements, fighting efficiency, combat effectiveness and functionality. Presently, women are recruited in Indian Army in the Military Nursing Service and as Officers through Short Service Commission (SSC) on all India merit basis in specific branches like Army Service Corps, Army Ordinance Corps, Army Education Corps, Judge Advocate General, Signals, Intelligence and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering branches.

Government has taken a number of measures to encourage both men and women from all parts of the country including Maharashtra to join the defence forces, viz. (i) sustained image projection; (ii) publicity campaign to create awareness among the youth on the advantages of taking up a challenging and satisfying career; (iii) participation in career fairs and exhibitions; (iv) motivational lectures in schools and colleges etc.

This information was given by RakshaRajyaMantriDr.SubhashBhamrein a written reply to Shri Ashok MahadeoraoNetein LokSabha today.

 

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Ministry of Home Affairs
09-February, 2018 12:32 IST
School children from Manipur call on MoS Shri Kiren Rijiju

A group of 16 school children from Churachandpur , Manipur called on the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju here today. All the school children of class 07 to 09 are from remote villages of Churachandpur district in Manipur. They are on a national integration tour from 01st -15th February, 2018, organised by the Assam Rifles.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rijiju complimented the Assam Rifles for organizing the National Integration Tour for giving children from the remote region an opportunity to visit the national capital and other historic cities to discover the grandeur of India.

While interacting with the students, Shri Rijiju said that the National Integration Tour is a good initiative taken by Assam Rifles since this is the first visit outside the state for a majority of these students. He called upon the children to share their experiences with family and friends back home. He also advised them to do hard work in pursuing their studies and professional carriers.

The aim of the National Integration Tour is to promote harmony and awareness. The tour is aimed at integrating the students with the nation and promoting concept of unity in diversity. The students shared their experience with the Minister about their visit to Agra. students told that they visited the landmarks like the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort and Agra market etc. They were given exposure to military outlook of India Army at Agra Cantt. They had been to Akashardam and Tank Museum in Delhi. They will also visit the Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Rajghat, India Gate, National Museum, Pragati Maidan in Delhi during next two days.



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The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju addressing the students from Churachandpur, Manipur attending the National Integration Tour, organised by the Assam Rifles, in New Delhi on February 09, 2018.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju with a group of students from Churachandpur, Manipur attending the National Integration Tour, organised by the Assam Rifles, in New Delhi on February 09, 2018.

 

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New Delhi, February 13

The Defence Ministry on Tuesday cleared a proposal to buy 7.40 lakh assault rifles at a cost of Rs 12,280 crore for the three services, officials said.
The decision was taken at a meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) presided over by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The defence ministry will also procure light machine guns worth Rs 1,819 crore, they said.

In other decisions, a proposal for purchase of 5,719 sniper rifles for the army at a cost of Rs 982 crore was also approved. — PTI

 

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Ministry of Defence
13-February, 2018 17:45 IST
DAC Clears Proposal Worth Rs 15,935 Crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, met today and accorded approval to Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Services valued at approximately Rs 15,935 crore.

These included procurement of essential quantity of Light Machine Guns for the three Services through the Fast Track Procedure at an estimated cost of over Rs 1,819 crore. This procurement will meet the operational requirement of the troops deployed on the borders. A concurrent proposal is being processed for the balance quantity to be procured under the 'Buy and Make (Indian)' categorisation.

The DAC also accorded approval for procurement of 7.4 lakh Assault Rifles for the three Services. These Rifles will be ‘Made in India’ under the categorisation of 'Buy and Make (Indian)', through both Ordnance Factory Board and Private Industry at an estimated cost of Rs 12,280 crore.

In the last one month, to equip the soldiers on the border with modern and more effective equipment, the DAC has fast tracked procurement of the three main personal weapons, i.e., Rifles, Carbines and Light Machine Guns.

The DAC also approved procurement of 5,719 Sniper Rifles for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force at an estimated cost of Rs 982 crore. While these high precision weapons will be bought with ‘Buy Global’ categorisation, the ammunition for these will be initially procured and subsequently manufactured in India.

To enhance the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of Indian Naval Ships, the DAC accorded approval for the procurement of Advanced Torpedo Decoy Systems (ATDS) for the Indian Navy. The 'Mareech' system has been developed indigenously by Defence Research and Development Organisation and has successfully completed extensive trial evaluations. The 'Mareech' systems will be produced by Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru at an estimated cost of Rs 850 crore.

 

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India Fast Tracks Procurement of Thousands of Machine Guns, Sniper Rifles
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In the wake of two back to back terror strikes at Indian army camps, the country’s defense ministry has decided to shore up the infantry’s weapons stock. The infantry is facing a critical shortage of assault rifles, sniper rifles, and machine guns, crucial for an encounter with terrorists.

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian defense ministry on Tuesday approved $440 million worth of purchases, including 17,000 light machine guns (LMGs) and 5,719 sniper rifles for the armed forces. A high-level meeting headed by the country's defense minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to fast-track the purchases that are to be made from global firms.

India earlier had to cancel a similar procurement plan due to a single vendor situation.

"To equip the soldiers at the border with modern and more effective equipment the defense acquisition council has fast-tracked procurement of the three main personal weapons i.e. rifles, carbines, and light machine guns," the defense ministry said in a statement.

The Indian Army, which currently requires at least 45,000 LMGs, is particularly interested in 7.62mm x 51mm LMGs capable of achieving an accuracy of over three minutes of angle up to a range of a minimum 800 meters.

READ MORE: Indian Army Launches Global Hunt for Advanced Sniper Rifle Night Sights

The defense ministry has decided to go in for an inter-governmental contract for weapons that are required immediately while the rest of the requirement would be fulfilled under the 'Make in India' initiative that will see an Indian firm partnering with a global counterpart to manufacture the weapons locally.

"This procurement will meet the operational requirement of the troops deployed at the borders. A concurrent proposal is being processed for the balance quantity to be procured under the Buy and Make (Indian) categorization," the defense ministry statement added.

Last month, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 close quarter battle carbines for $554 million on a fast-track basis.

https://sputniknews.com/military/201802131061620418-india-speeds-arms-purchase/

 

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Paramilitary forces at the Narnaud area near Jind on Thursday.(HT Photo)

Heavy security arrangements were in place across Hisar, Sirsa and Fatehabad in Haryana

 

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Army needs 27,000 sets of clothes annually, maintains about a year’s reserve
Vijay Mohan

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, February 14
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-calls-for-help-to-improve-siachen-gear/544132.html

The Army has invited proposals from private firms to help improve the design and quality of equipment being used by troops deployed in high-altitude areas and extreme climatic conditions.

In a series of requests for proposals issued this week, the Master General of Ordnance’s Branch at the Army Headquarters has sought product improvement and vendor base widening for items such as the avalanche victim detector (AVD), ice axe, rock pitons, snow goggles, karabiner-related mountaineering equipment.

The inclement weather and treacherous terrain is the biggest challenge faced by troops in high-altitude areas, including the Siachen Glacier, and casualties on this account have far outnumbered casualties due to hostile enemy activity. This is particularly so for avalanche-prone areas.

The Army wants “better quality” AVD in tune with the latest concept available in India and abroad, for which 15 essential requirements have been defined. This includes functioning effectively at super-high altitudes up to 20,000 feet in -50°C and low atmospheric conditions, providing visual indication for victim detection, lightweight and having earphones.

The Army procures about 20,000 AVDs annually. Troops deployed at altitudes above 14,000 feet, which includes posts in J&K, Himachal, Arunachal and Sikkim, are authorised 55 items of special clothing and equipment. Several items, including clothing, are imported.

The Army is also reportedly evaluating, for the first time, extreme cold weather clothing items like down jackets, special trousers, anoraks, boot insoles and inner wear that have been supplied by Indian manufacturers.

 

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Ministry of Defence
16-February, 2018 18:01 IST
Students from Jammu & Kashmir Visit Delhi as Part of Army’s Outreach Programme

As part of the Indian Army’s ongoing outreach programme to foster the spirit of National Integration across the entire swathe of the country, a tour comprising of 13 students, accompanied by two male teachers from Rajouri, J&K is being organised from 11 to 21 February 18. These National Integration Tours are educational and motivational tours for youth of J&K and North Eastern States, with an aim to provide an insight into the rich heritage of the country as well as various developmental and industry initiatives that are underway. This initiative will expose them to various career options and enable them to interact with renowned personalities.

The tour was flagged off from Rajouri, J&K on 11 February 18 and during the course of the tour, participants have visited various cultural and historical places in Chandigarh and Delhi and would be further visiting places in Dehradun, Haridwar and Jammu. The participants interacted with General Bipin Rawat on 16 February 18. The General shared his experiences while serving in these areas with the students and motivated them to work hard and contribute actively in the Nation Building process. He also exhorted them to join the Indian Armed Forces and serve the cause of the Nation.

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat with the students and teachers of Rajouri District, J&K, in New Delhi on February 16, 2018.

 

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Paramilitary forces deployed in Rohtak on Saturday. Photo: Dhaka

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Sushil Manav
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 17

In all, 25 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces have been deployed across the state in view of ‘Jat Balidan Divas’ being organised by the Yashpal-Malik-led All-India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti (AIJASS) in all 22 districts tomorrow.

Sources say the major deployment is in sensitive districts such as Rohtak, Sonepat, Jind and Jhajjar.

“Central forces have been deployed as a precautionary measure. But we do not see any reason for disturbance in view of the recent compromise between the state government and Jat leaders,” said SS Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Home).

He said 25 companies of the Central forces out of those called for the Jind rally had stayed back in view of the Bharatiya Kisan Union’s call to block roads leading to Delhi on February 23.

“The Central forces will be deployed till the BKU’s programme,” Prasad added.

The AIJASS has announced ‘Balidan Divas’ to pay homage to youths killed in the quota violence in February 2016. In all, 31 persons, including 18 Jats, were killed then.

“As per our earlier programme, we were to announce our future course of action on February 18. As the state government has already accepted our demands, Jats will assemble tomorrow morning and disperse in the afternoon after paying homage to 18 Jats killed in February 2016 and three others who died during agitations before 2016,” Malik said.

He said ‘Balidan Divas’ functions would be held in all 22 districts of Haryana, besides in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The functions will be held at places were dharnas were organised last year, barring Jind district where the function will be held at Khatkar village instead of Ikkas village. Malik will visit Panipat, Jassia (Rohtak) and Sonepat tomorrow.

State BKU president Gurnam Singh Charuni, meanwhile, said his organisation would block the Chandigarh-Delhi, Rohtak-Delhi, Moradabad-Delhi and Agra-Delhi roads to press for waiving farmer loans and implementing the Swaminathan Commission report.

 

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Monday met Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and sought setting up of a “Himachal Regiment” in the Army.

Thakur said the creation of such a regiment would help recognise the gallant services of soldiers from the state in the defence forces, noting that more than 1,200 personnel laid down their lives and 1,100 were conferred gallantry awards, including four Param Vir Chakras.

During his meeting with the defence minister, the chief minister said the armed forces were the most preferred career choice for Himachal Pradesh’s youth, but the recruitment quota for the state had been reduced after the implementation of the RMP (Recruitable Male Population) concept. He urged the minister for increasing the same, according to a state government statement.

The chief minister also sought the development of the Kangra airport for the airforce, saying it could serve as an alternative to the Pathankot airport. He said it would require the acquisition of additional 571-acre land, the cost of which would need to be met by the Defence Ministry. He also asked for an assurance that civilian flights would continue to operate from the airport even after its development as a defence asset.

The chief minister requested for the ministry’s support in shifting war equipment to Dharamshala’s War Memorial which was constructed as a tribute to brave martyrs. He also urged for taking forward the case of Manali-Leh railway line which is strategically important to the nation from the defence point of view.

 

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http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ja...eats-1-650-patients-in-two-months/545926.html
Tribune News Service
Srinagar, February 18

The Army today said its medical centre at Rampur in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district treated 1,650 patients in two months this year. “The awam of Buniyar tehsil has been a beneficiary of the silent and dedicated services of the Army Medical Centre at Rampur.

The centre has been the preferred option for the patients of Buniyar, particularly the poorer section, due to the quality treatment provided to them along with free medicines,” the Army said in a statement. The Army said the “continued, selfless and unheralded service rendered by the centre has slowly yet surely made an unforgettable impact on the locals and has touched their lives.”

“The sheer magnitude of people treated over a period of time speaks volume of the faith the local population vests with them. The Army Medical Centre has treated over 1,650 patients in January and February this year alone.

The services of the centre have also been extended to patients in nearby and remote villages,” the Army said.

 

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President's Secretariat
20-February, 2018 13:40 IST
Youth of Jammu & Kashmir participating in ‘WatanKoJano’ call on the President

Youth from Jammu & Kashmir participating in ‘WatankoJano’, an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs, called on the President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, at RashtrapatiBhavan today (February 20, 2018).

Speaking on the occasion, the President noted that the young participants have visited many cities, including Agra, Jaipur, Ajmer and now Delhi. They have interacted with a diversity of people and cultures of our country. They would no doubt have sensed the love and affection of our fellow citizens.

The President cited examples of achievements of students and youth from Jammu & Kashmir in different national-level competitive examinations and endeavours. He said that the entire country is proud of and appreciates the promise and talent of the young people of Jammu & Kashmir. This talent, he said, can lead them to great success.


The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the delegation of a youth of Jammu and Kashmir under the Youth Exchange Programme “Watan Ko Jano”, organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 20, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the delegation of a youth of Jammu and Kashmir under the Youth Exchange Programme “Watan Ko Jano”, organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 20, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the delegation of a youth of Jammu and Kashmir under the Youth Exchange Programme “Watan Ko Jano”, organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 20, 2018.

 

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Cabinet
20-February, 2018 13:18 IST
Cabinet approves setting up of bus bay near Indian Defence University Land in Gurugram, Haryana

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given approval for de-notification of 03 marla of land overlapping with NHAI for setting up of bus bay near Indian Defence University Land in Gurugram, Haryana. The Cabinet also approved refund of Rs. 1,82,719 by Government of Haryana towards de-notification of 03 marla of land to Ministry of Defence, which was paid to Government of Haryana at the time of acquisition in 2011.

Background:

Indian Defence University is being setup at Binola and Bilaspur, in district Gurugram, Haryana. The University will be located approximately 11 Kms from HQ National Security Guard, on Delhi - Jaipur highway towards Jaipur.

The University will develop and propogate higher education in national security studies, defence management and defence technology and promote policy oriented research on all aspects relating to national security, both internal and external. It will promote co-ordination and interaction not only with Three Armed Services but also with other agencies i.e. Para Military Forces, Intelligence Services, Diplomats, Academicians, Strategic Planners, University Students and officers from Friendly Foreign Countries.

A total of 03 marla of land was overlapping with NHAI, with dual ownership of MoD and NHAI. In the interest of community at large, Indian Defence University proposed construction of Bus Bay along NH-8 for decongestion of heavy traffic on Delhi-Jaipur highway. 03 marla of land have been acquired by NHAI for construction of Bus Bay for passenger mobility, comfort and safety. This will significantly improve connectivity to Gurugram -Delhi. The final ridership of Indian Defence University is likely to be approx 12000-15000 including students, teaching/ non-teaching staff and their family members apart from local inhabitants.

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