Ministry of Defence
15-October, 2017 10:19 IST
Minister of State of Defence Visited Ordnance Factory, Vehicle Factory and Gun Carriage Factory at Jabalpur
The Minister of State of Defence, Dr. Subhash Bhamre, visited Ordnance Factory Khamaria, yesterday. After the Guard of Honor by security squad, he reviewed the exhibition of products made in the factory. He was accompanied by Member of Parliament from Jabalpur Shri Rakesh Singh and MLA of Jabalpur Cantt area Shri Ashok Rohani. With keen interest he saw the 125mm FSAPDS anti-tank ammunition mango project. Later Minister inaugurated the state-of-the-art new production line for manufacturing of new variants of 84 mm ammunition.
The Minister appreciated the efforts made by the Ordnance Factory Khamaria for 106mm RCL and safe disposal of other rejected ammunitions. Also he appreciated and expressed his pleasure regarding the facilities prepared for the production of new ammunitions. He praised the efforts made by the factory, which he also recorded in his statement in the visitor's book. Senior General Manager also presented a memento of the factory to the Minister, MP and MLA. In the end, Dr. Bhamre paid tribute to the martyrs during the production in the martyr's memorial, planted Ashoka's plants in the martyr's memorial. Here he met the factory's union and association representatives.
Minister of State for Defence visited Vehicle Factory Jabalpur. In Vehicle Factory he visited assembly line of Mine Protected Vehicle and appreciated the work and motivated production line workers to put in their best. At the end Dr. Bhamre visited Gun Carriage factory wherein he tried his hands on Pride of Gun Carriage Factory-‘Dhanush’ 155 mm Gun
Later Dr. Subhash Bhamre addressed the large gathering of journalists and answered their queries during the press conference.
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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre inaugurating the state-of-the-art new production line for manufacturing of 84 mm ammunitions, during his visit to Ordnance Factory Khamaria, in Madhya Pradesh on October 14, 2017. The Member of Parliament of Jabalpur, Shri Rakesh Singh and MLA of Jabalpur Cantt. Area, Shri Ashok Rohani are also seen.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre inspecting the Guard of Honour by the security squad, during his visit to Ordnance Factory Khamaria, in Madhya Pradesh on October 14, 2017.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre inspecting the 125mm FSAPDS anti-tank ammunition mango project, during his visit to Ordnance Factory Khamaria, in Madhya Pradesh on October 14, 2017.
Ministry of Defence
15-October, 2017 09:30 IST
Raksha Mantri Made her Maiden Visit to CVRDE, Chennai
The Raksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman made her maiden visit to Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai, yesterday. Chairman DRDO & Secretary Department of Defence R&D Dr S. Christopher and Distinguished Scientist & Director, CVRDE Dr. P Sivakumar, made a brief presentation on the achievements and on-going national programs of CVRDE in Combat Vehicles & Technologies.
The dignitaries were taken to various technology centres by Director, CVRDE to witness the products and systems/technologies developed by CVRDE.
The Raksha Mantri has evinced keen interest in the advanced systems like Arjun MBT Mk-II, Arjun Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle (ARRV), Arjun Catapult, Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Sub-systems of Light Combat Aircraft –Tejas, Landing Gear, 180 hp engine for Rustom-II, 1000 hp Engine for T-72, 400 hp for BMP-II, besides Armoured Ambulance Tracked, Carrier Command Post Tracked, Bridge Laying Tank (BLT-72). The respective project leaders highlighted the uniqueness and specialities of their systems to the dignitaries.
The dignitaries assembled at CVRDE-Arjun Auditorium after the showcase of Tanks/ technologies. During this occasion, Raksha Mantri released a book namely ‘Arjun MBT – an Indian Success Story’ that describes the entire project of Arjun MBT Mk-I. In the august presence of the Raksha Mantri , Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and the Chairman, DRDO, the first prototype of Arjun ARRV was handed over by Chairman & Managing Director, BEML, Mr. Deepak Kumar Hota to Director, CVRDE; Director, CVRDE handed over one set of Landing Gear along with CEMILAC certification to Director, ADE; One set of Power Take Off Shaft to Director, GTRE; and Director, VRDE handed over 180 hp engine to Director, ADE.
Smt Nirmala Sitharaman launched the website, ‘DRDO Robotics & Unmanned Systems Exposition’ (
https://rac.gov.in/druse) for inviting the young & talented minds of engineering community from all parts of the country to take part in Defence Challenging applications. She has also released a book titled ‘Achievements of CVRDE’ during the ceremony.
The Raksha Mantri congratulated DRDO fraternity, in particular CVRDE, for its unstinted efforts and contributions for the defence self-reliance of the nation and expressed her confidence that DRDO will strive hard to empower the nation further with ‘Make in India’ concept.
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The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman interacting with the scientists, at Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017. The Chairman DRDO & Secretary Department of Defence R&D, Dr S. Christopher, and the Distinguished Scientist & Director, CVRDE, Dr. P. Sivakumar are also seen.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visiting the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visiting the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visiting the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visiting the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visits the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visits the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visits the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman releasing a book titled ‘Achievement of CVRDE’, during her visit to the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017. The Chairman DRDO and Secretary, DD (R&D), Dr. S. Christopher and other dignitaries are also seen.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman releasing a book titled ‘Achievement of CVRDE’, during her visit to the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017. The Chairman DRDO and Secretary, DD (R&D), Dr. S. Christopher and other dignitaries are also seen.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched a website, ‘DRDO Robotics & Unmanned Systems Exposition’ (
https://rac.gov.in/druse) for inviting the young & talented minds of engineering community from all parts of the country to take part in Defence Challenging applications during her visit to the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017. The Chairman DRDO and Secretary, DD (R&D), Dr. S. Christopher and other dignitaries are also seen.
The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the gathering at the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, in Chennai on October 14, 2017.