Made in India military weapons and support systems

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Ministry of Defence
12-July, 2017 16:09 IST
MOU signed between Department of Defence Production and MIDHANI

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a miniratna, Schedule ‘B’ Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18 with the Ministry. The annual MoU was signed by Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta on behalf of the Ministry and Chairman and Managing Director, MIDHANI Dr. D K Likhi.

The MoU outlines targets and various performance parameters for the company. The revenue from operations as per the MoU has been targeted at ₹ 780 crore which is significant improvement over the previous years.

The Secretary, (Defence Production), Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta and the CMD, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), Dr. D.K. Likhi at the MoU signing ceremony, in New Delhi on July 12, 2017.

 

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Ministry of Defence
17-July, 2017 18:23 IST
MoU Signed between Department of Defence Production and BEL

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18 with the Ministry. The annual MoU was signed between Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Chairman and Managing Director, BEL Shri MV Gowtama.

The revenue from operations has been targeted at Rs. 9000 crore. The Operating Profit to Revenue from Operations target has been set at 14 percent and PAT to Average Networth has been set at 15 percent.

Turnover from exports and increase in indigenous content are given additional focus during the year, along with other parameters like CAPEX investment and Monitoring of CAPEX projects, Reduction in Trade Receivables, and HR related parameters.

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The Secretary (Defence Production), Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta and the CMD, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Shri M.V. Gowtama at the MoU signing ceremony, in New Delhi on July 17, 2017.

 

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Ministry of Defence
18-July, 2017 18:21 IST
MoU Signed Between Department of Defence Production and GSL

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a miniratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18, here today. The annual MoU was signed between Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), GSL Rear Adm (Retd) Shekhar Mital.

This year’s MoU target for ‘Revenue from Operations’ has been set at ₹ 1150 crore, which is 43 percent higher than the financial year 2016-17 target of ₹ 800 crore. Notably in financial year 2016-17, the Shipyard achieved historical high VoP of ₹ 1030 crore and PBT of ₹ 177 crore. GSL was adjudged as ‘Best Performing Shipyard’ by MoD. Target for PAT to Networth ratio has been set at 13.30 percent.

Export target has been set at 28 percent of ‘Revenue from Operations’, which is highest among DPSU Shipyards.

The Secretary (Defence Production), Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta and the CMD of Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Rear Adm. (Retd.) Shekhar Mital at the MoU signing ceremony, in New Delhi on July 18, 2017.

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Ministry of Defence
18-July, 2017 18:18 IST
Mou Signed between Department of Defence Production and HSL

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a Schedule ‘B’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the administrative control of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18 with the Ministry, here today. The annual MoU was signed between Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Chairman and Managing Director HSL Rear Adm (Retd) LV Sarat Babu.

The MoU, outlines targets on various performance parameters for the company during the year. The revenue from operations has been targeted at Rs 600 Crore.


The Secretary (Defence Production), Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta and the CMD of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Rear Adm. (Retd.) L.V. Sarat Babu at the MoU signing ceremony, in New Delhi on July 18, 2017.

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Ministry of Defence
18-July, 2017 18:18 IST
MoU Signed Between Department Of Defence Production And GRSE

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) Rear Adm (Retd) VK Saxena, here today. The MoU details the targets and achievements expected on various MoU performance indicators of the company during 2017-18.

The company has targeted to achieve a turnover of ₹ 1350 crore which is about 40 percent more than actual achievements of last financial year (2016-17).

During the current year, the company planned to spend ₹ 50 crore as CAPEX for further strengthening the infrastructure facilities including improving the design capabilities for construction of P-17A ships.

As part of ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government, GRSE has set a target to develop Indigenous Capability and Infrastructure for Assembly, Test & Trial of Marine Diesel Engines, at its Engine Plant at Ranchi, during the current financial year.


The Secretary (Defence Production), Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta and the CMD of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Rear Admiral (Retd.) V.K. Saxena at the MoU signing ceremony, in New Delhi on July 18, 2017.

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Ministry of Defence
18-July, 2017 18:17 IST
Mou Signed between Department of Defence Production and BDL

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a miniratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence for the financial year 2017-18.

The MoU, which was signed between Secretary (Defence Production) Shri AK Gupta on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), BDL Shri V Udaya Bhaskar, here today, outlines targets and various performance parameters for BDL for the year 2017-18.

The revenue from operations, as per the MoU, has been targeted at Rs 5300 crore, which is an increase of 20 percent over the previous year. BDL has planned to spend an amount of Rs 140 crore for modernization and Capital expenditure.

BDL has also drawn a roadmap to meet its scheduled delivery of ATGM and SAM to its customer for the year 2017-18. Continuing with its green initiative, BDL has planned 5 MW Solar Plant at its upcoming unit at lbrahimpatnam in Telangana.

A substantial emphasis has been made on R&D by the company in pursuit of its self-reliance. Design and development of Advanced Data Field Loader is planned for the year 2017-18.

The Secretary (Defence Production), Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta and the CMD of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Shri V. Udaya Bhaskar at the MoU signing ceremony, in New Delhi on July 18, 2017.

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Ministry of Defence
18-July, 2017 15:18 IST
Private Sector Participation in Defence Production

The Government has finalized the policy on Strategic Partnerships in the Defence Sector. The Policy on Strategic Partnerships is intended to institutionalize a transparent, objective and functional mechanism to encourage broader participation of the private sector, in addition to DPSUs / OFB, in manufacture of major defence platforms and equipment, such as aircraft, submarines, helicopters and armoured vehicles. It is expected that the implementation of the Policy will enhance competition, increase efficiencies, facilitate faster and more significant absorption of technology, create a tiered industrial ecosystem, ensure development of a wider skill base, trigger innovation, promote participation in global value chains as well as exports, leading to reduction in dependence on imports and greater self-reliance and dependability of supplies essential to meet national security objectives. The policy has been uploaded on the website of the Ministry of Defence (https://www.mod.nic.in) as Chapter VII of DPP-2016.

Transparency and fair competition will be ensured through a rigorous implementation of the processes as contained in the extant Defence procurement procedures.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Dr. Sanjay Sinh in Rajya Sabha today.


Ministry of Defence
18-July, 2017 15:18 IST
Private Sector Participation in Defence Production

The Government has finalized the policy on Strategic Partnerships in the Defence Sector. The Policy on Strategic Partnerships is intended to institutionalize a transparent, objective and functional mechanism to encourage broader participation of the private sector, in addition to DPSUs / OFB, in manufacture of major defence platforms and equipment, such as aircraft, submarines, helicopters and armoured vehicles. It is expected that the implementation of the Policy will enhance competition, increase efficiencies, facilitate faster and more significant absorption of technology, create a tiered industrial ecosystem, ensure development of a wider skill base, trigger innovation, promote participation in global value chains as well as exports, leading to reduction in dependence on imports and greater self-reliance and dependability of supplies essential to meet national security objectives. The policy has been uploaded on the website of the Ministry of Defence (https://www.mod.nic.in) as Chapter VII of DPP-2016.

Transparency and fair competition will be ensured through a rigorous implementation of the processes as contained in the extant Defence procurement procedures.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Dr. Sanjay Sinh in Rajya Sabha today.

 

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Ministry of Defence
21-July, 2017 15:07 IST
Disinvestment of BEML

The Government has given ‘in-principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment of BEML Ltd to the extent of 26% of Government shareholding with transfer of management control to strategic buyer. Transaction Advisor, Legal Advisor and Asset Valuer have been appointed by the Government as per the procedure and mechanism laid down for this purpose. After completion of the process, specific approval of Government will be sought again. The amount to be mobilised through the sale of Government Equities in BEML can be known only after completion of the process.

The details are given below:-

Breakup of extent of land and other assets of BEML Ltd as on 31.03.2017:


(Rs. in Crore)
Particulars-Gross carrying value-Accumulated Depreciation-Net carrying value
(i)LAND (total 4191.56 acres)
Free Hold ( 2696.63 acres )12.86 - 12.86
Lease Hold ( 1494.93 acres )80.39-0.65-79.74
(ii)OTHER ASSETS



Buildings-151.35-14.65-136.70

Plant and Equipment-272.41-43.38-229.03

Furniture and Fixtures-4.74-2.08-2.67

Vehicles
Given on lease-4.26-1.06-3.20
Own use-5.25-1.22-4.03

Office Equipment-2.27-1.16-1.11

Road and Drains-15.33-6.12-9.21

Water Supply Installations-2.38-0.09-2.29

Railway Sidings- 8.69-1.99-6.70

Electrical Installation-18.06-4.36-13.70

Jigs and Fixtures-15.63-6.28-9.34

Special Tools-10.22-5.25-4.97

Computers and Data processing units-10.00-7.12-2.88

Total-613.86-95.42-518.44



The details are given below:-

Details of Profits made, Dividend and taxes paid to the Government during the last ten years:



(Rs. In Crore)

Year
Profit After Tax (PAT)
Dividend
(Govt. Share)

Contribution to exchequer (taxes)

2007-08
225.65
27.00
595.63

2008-09
268.84
27.00
580.34

2009-10
222.85
22.50
688.25

2010-11
149.76
22.50
657.92

2011-12
57.25
11.25
682.58

2012-13
(79.87)
5.63
628.76

2013-14
4.68
2.25
653.67

2014-15
6.76
2.25
557.65

2015-16
53.15
9.00
671.63

2016-17
72.55
18.00
693.46


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

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The stake sale may fetch the exchequer more than &1,000 crore. File photo | Photo Credit: K. K. Mustafah

http://www.thehindu.com/business/In...26-strategic-sale-in-BEML/article17000613.ece

Established in May 1964, BEML operates on three major business verticals for associated equipment manufacturing — mining and construction, rail and metro and defence and aerospace. Its turnover has risen to more than ₹3,500 crore.

The PSU, under the administrative control of defence ministry, provides equipment support to Indian Army and other defence forces by manufacturing variants of Tatra vehicle for all terrain operation.

It also supports the aerospace operations by supplying ground support equipment such as Aircraft Towing Tractor, Multi Purpose Weapon Loader and Crash Fire Tender.

The government is targeting ₹56,500 crore in disinvestment proceeds this fiscal. Of this, ₹36,000 crore is to come from minority stake sale in PSUs and another ₹20,500 crore from strategic stake sale. — PTI

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The strategic sale approval is just the third in over 12 years.

In September, the Cabinet had cleared strategic sale of Bharat Pumps and Compressors Ltd., while in December it had approved sale of India’s first pharma company Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd as well as Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd.

These PSUs will be the first privatisation since sale of Jessop and Co in 2003-04 under the NDA government headed by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Ministry of Defence
21-July, 2017 15:04 IST
Defence Purchases

Capital Acquisition of defence equipment is undertaken as a continuous activity in accordance with the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) to keep the Armed Forces in a state of preparedness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges. DPP-2016, which was promulgated with effect from 1st April 2016, contains provisions for reducing the timelines for completion of procurement activities. All efforts are made to optimally use budgeted funds for meeting committed liabilities relating to already concluded capital acquisition contracts and for new schemes contracted during the year. The capital Budget and Expenditure for Armed Forces for the last three years are given below:

(Rs. in crore)

Year
Revised Estimate
Expenditure


2014-15
66151.73
65862.38

2015-16
65400.00
62235.54

2016-17
62619.36
68252.87


The proposal for a non-lapsable Defence Modernisation Fund has not been agreed to by Ministry of Finance.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shrimati K. Maragatham in Lok Sabha today.

Ministry of Defence
21-July, 2017 15:03 IST
Defence Innovation Organisation

The Government has approved a Scheme of Defence Innovation Fund (DIF), aimed at creating an eco-system to foster innovation and technology development in defence by engaging R&D institutes, academia, industry including MSMEs, start-ups and even individual innovators and provide them award based grant/ funding to carry out innovative development, which has good potential for future commercialization. The Scheme is proposed to be implemented through a ‘not for profit’ company under section 8 of the Companies Act, namely Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO). DIO has been registered with Bengaluru as its headquarter. The DIO would be funded by two Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), namely Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

The maximum corpus fund raised by HAL and BEL for DIO shall be Rs. 100 crore, Rs. 50 crore each from HAL and BEL. To start with, HAL and BEL will contribute Rs. 5 crore each. Subsequently, public or private entities, which are ‘not for profit’ organisations and are ready to promote and fund innovation programmes of this nature, would be invited to join the organisation.

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

 

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Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
25-July, 2017 15:37 IST
Pull-out of BHEL from Joint Venture with EML

On 21st October 2016, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) had made the offer to transfer 51% equity shares held by it to the Govt. of Kerala (GoK) i.e. the other partner in the Joint Venture Company (JVC) named “BHEL Electrical Machines Ltd.” (BHEL-EML) - which is a separate Schedule “C” CPSE having manufacturing facilities/plant in Kasaragod (Kerala). This step was taken in the backdrop of recommendation of a NITI Aayog Committee that the Government of India’s stake in BHEL-EML be handed over to the State Government, and in case the State Government refuses, a strategic sale of the Government of India’s stake could be considered. Government of Kerala has been requested to take over BHEL’s 51 % equity stake in BHEL-EML. BHEL-EML has informed that Government of Kerala has agreed in principle to take over it.

BHEL-EML is a company registered under the Companies Act and is a separate legal entity. The Company is responsible for managing its affairs independently. The performance of BHEL-EML could not pick-up since its inception as the Company is operating in stiff competition with private players and is mainly in the field of manufacturing Railway equipment with low margin products. BHEL, as a partner in the JVC, provided financial assistance to BHEL-EML in the form of working capital loan viz. Rs. 1.7 Crore in 2011-12 which was repaid by BHEL-EML in 2012-13 along with interest, and Rs. 3 Crore in 2015-16 which is currently outstanding. Further, BHEL also provided technical and coordination support towards identification & development of new products to be taken up by BHEL-EML (e.g. different types of alternators, string monitoring unit etc.). However, these efforts could not progress in contributing to the business of BHEL-EML and it has been reporting losses since its incorporation (in January 2011).

This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Babul Supriyo in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
25-July, 2017 15:34 IST
Promotion of Electric Vehicles

With a view to provide impetus to domestic manufacturing of hybrid & electric vehicles (collectively termed as XEVs), the Government of India approved the National Mission on Electric Mobility in 2011 and subsequently National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 was unveiled in 2013. This Mission Plan has been designed mainly considering the Fuel Security and Environmental Pollution in the country.

In order to promote manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles and ensure sustainable growth of the same and as a follow up of the mission, Department of Heavy Industry has formulated a scheme namely FAME India [ Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India] for the initial period of two years starting from 1st April 2015 (Phase-1). In addition, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power has informed that Ministry of Power has also notified the fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars which provide super credits for electric vehicles.

As per the Gazette Notification of FAME Scheme, the scheme shall be reviewed appropriately based on the outcome and experience gained in the Phase 1 of this scheme. The Phase 1 of FAME Scheme, which was initially for a period of 2 years commencing from 1st April 2015, has however been extended for a period of 6 months till 30th September 2017, with slight modification to the extent of discontinuation of the available benefits to the Mild Hybrid technology under the scheme with effect from 1st April 2017.

Ministry of Power informed that the Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles need to draw electricity from the grid for charging of their batteries used for powering them. The country has sufficient capacity at present to meet the current requirement.

This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Babul Supriyo in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
25-July, 2017 15:30 IST
Surplus Capital with PSEs

Department of Public Enterprises deals with Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The Boards of Directors of CPSEs take decisions on investment of funds/capital in various projects and subsidiaries, expansion, diversification, joint venture, and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) etc. as per the delegated powers based on their investment needs and in line with their business plans with the approval of the administrative Ministry / Department / Expenditure Finance Committee / Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, wherever required. As per the information available, 35 CPSEs/government organizations, having CAPEX target of Rs.500 crores & above in 2016-17, had incurred capital expenditure of Rs.253800.24 crores in 2016-17.

As per information available in the Public Enterprises Survey 2015-16 that was laid on the Table of both the Houses of Parliament on 21.3.2017, 320 CPSEs have total cash & bank balances of Rs. 2,43,477.50 crore as on 31.3.2016.

This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Babul Supriyo in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Defence28-July, 2017 15:47 IST
Defence Equipment Manufacturing Units

State / UT-wise details of Ordnance Factories, manufacturing units of 9 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and the Private Companies who have reported commencement of production are as under:


State
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
DPSUs
Private Companies

Chandigarh (UT)
01
-
-

Uttarakhand
02
01
-

Uttar Pradesh
09
04
03

Bihar
01
-
-

Tamil Nadu
06
01
06

Odisha
01
02
-

Telangana
01
05
09

West Bengal
04
06
01

Maharashtra
10
05
09

Madhya Pradesh
06
-
-

Karnataka
-
15
15

Andhra Pradesh
-
03
05

Kerala
-
02
02

Jharkhand
-
01
-

Goa
-
01
-

Haryana
-
01
04

Punjab
-
-
02

Gujarat
-
-
02

Rajasthan
-
-
01

Multiple locations
-
-
07

Total:
41
47
66


342 licenses have been issued to 205 Indian companies for manufacturing defence products:


6 licenses have been issued to Indian companies for manufacturing of defence explosives.


This information was given by Minister of state for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Hariom Singh Rathore in Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Defence
28-July, 2017 15:44 IST
Funds for Defence Sector

Under the Capital Budget, BE 2016-17 was Rs.86340.00 crore whereas BE 2017-18 is Rs.86488.01 crore.

For Navy, the allocation in BE 2017-18 under Capital Budget is Rs.18603.71 crore which includes Committed Liabilities for Capital Acquisition amounting to Rs.14004.76 crore. For Air Force, the allocation in BE 2017-18 under Capital Budget is Rs.33570.17 crore which includes Committed Liabilities for Capital Acquisition amounting to Rs. 26899.90 crore and an amount of Rs.4000.00 crore has been kept for New Schemes.

The progress of capital acquisition expenditure is monitored regularly by the Acquisition Wing which is tasked with the responsibility of defence capital procurement. Acquisition Wing, being a specialist organization created on the basis of the Kargil Committee Report and recommendations of the Group of Ministers, not only monitors capital expenditure, but also looks after all capital acquisition projects from inception to finality. In addition, the Defence Procurement Board, which is chaired by defence Secretary and the Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri comprising of all stakeholders, monitors adherence to broad timelines in Defence Procurement. Under the Capital Acquisition, available funds are first set aside for Committed Liabilities (CL) as these payments are mandatory and hence cannot be avoided. After setting aside funds for CL, allocations are made under New Schemes (NS) depending upon available funds. It may be added that projection of requirement for NS includes several cases at varying stages of approval which may or may not reach finality. Nevertheless, all efforts are made to ensure that no ‘New Scheme’ approved is delayed for want of funds. Additional funds are sought, if required, at appropriate stages during the course of financial year.

This information was given by Minister of state for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Dr. K Gopal Rathore in Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Defence
28-July, 2017 15:42 IST
Contracts under make in India Programme

During the last three financial years, 96 contracts involving Rs.85733.25 crore have been signed with Indian vendors for capital procurement of defence equipment for Defence Forces.

During the same period 58 contracts involving Rs.121563.09 crore have been signed with foreign vendors for capital procurement of defence equipment for Defence Forces.

This information was given by Minister of state for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Om Birla in Lok Sabha today.

 

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Ministry of Defence
01-August, 2017 15:56 IST
Performance of BEML

Financial performance and profit / loss of BEML Ltd. in the last three years:

(Rs. in Crore)

Year
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17

Total Sales
3129.65
3422.92
2836.98

Profit Before Tax (PBT)
6.91
77.92
98.30


Product range of BEML Ltd. is as under:

Defence Segment: High Mobility & Recovery Vehicles, Bridge Systems, Vehicles for Missile projects, Tank Transportation Trailers, Milrail Wagons, Mine Ploughs, Crash Fire Tenders, Aircraft Towing Tractors, Aircraft Weapon Loading Trolley etc.


Rail & Metro Segment: Passenger Vehicles, EMUs, Metro Cars, Maintenance and Utility Vehicles etc.


Mining & Construction: Bull Dozers, Excavators, Dumpers, Shovels, Loaders, Water Sprinklers, Motor Graders, Pipe Layers, Tyre Handlers, etc.


BEML Ltd. has obtained several contracts for manufacturing Stainless Steel Metro Cars as the lowest bidder through competitive biddings.


Government has given ‘in-principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment of some CPSEs including BEML Ltd. Disinvestments through strategic sale are being considered based on recommendations of NITI Aayog after taking into consideration all aspects of the matter. However, after completion of process, specific approval of Government would be sought again.


This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Surendra Singh Nagar in Rajya Sabha today.

 

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Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
01-August, 2017 14:38 IST
State-of-the-art Technology in Heavy Industries

A Scheme for enhancement of competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector is in operation since 2014. One of the Scheme components is setting up Centre of Excellence (CoE) for technology development. The component provides for setting up CoE at national centres of excellence in educational and technology such as Indian Institute of Technologies (IIT) and Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI).

Under the Capital Goods Scheme, CoEs have been set up in the Institutes of national repute like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bangalore and PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

Hi-tech Shuttle less Looms are being developed in CMTI, Bangalore. In IIT Madras, 11 machine tool technologies are being developed and 3 welding technologies are being developed in PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Babul Supriyo in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
01-August, 2017 14:34 IST
Production of Electric Vehicles

Government of India approved the National Mission on Electric Mobility in 2011 and subsequently National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 was unveiled in 2013. Under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020, Government of India has an ambitious target to achieve 60-70 lakh sales of hybrid and electric vehicles by 2020.

As part of the mission, Department of Heavy Industry formulated a scheme namely FAME -India [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India]. The overall scheme is proposed to be implemented over a period of 6 years, till 2020, wherein it is intended to support the hybrid / electric vehicles market development and its manufacturing eco-system to achieve self-sustenance at the end of the stipulated period. At present, the Phase-1 of the scheme is being implemented, which was originally for a period of 2 years commencing from 1st April 2015 till 31st March 2017, and has now been extended for a further period of 6 months till 30th September 2017.

Since FAME India Scheme, at present, is not applicable PAN-India in totality, the Department captures the data of vehicles which are sold under Demand Creation focus area of the scheme, whereby demand incentive is extended for purchase of electric & hybrid vehicles in these covered areas. Under the scheme, a total of 1,50,550 electric/hybrid vehicles were extended incentive as on 26th July 2017.

This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Babul Supriyo in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
02-August, 2017 15:17 IST
Initiatives for production of electric Vehicles

With a view to promote electric mobility in the country, the Government of India approved the National Mission on Electric Mobility (NMEM) in 2011 and subsequently National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 was unveiled in 2013. This Mission Plan has been designed mainly considering the Fuel Security and Environmental Pollution in the country. NMEM aims for a cumulative fuel saving of about 9500 million litres equivalent resulting in reduction of pollution and green house gas emission of 2 million tonnes with targeted market penetration of 6-7 million vehicles by 2020.



As part of this mission, Department of Heavy Industry formulated a scheme namely FAME -India [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India]. The overall scheme is proposed to be implemented over a period of 6 years, till 2020, wherein it is intended to support the hybrid / electric vehicles market development and its manufacturing eco-system to achieve self-sustenance at the end of the stipulated period. The scheme is one of the green initiatives of the Government of India, which will be one of the biggest contributors in reducing pollution from road transport sector in near future. The scheme has 4 focus areas i.e. Technology Development, Demand Creation, Pilot Projects and Charging Infrastructure.



Under FAME India Scheme, 148275 electric/hybrid vehicles (xEVs) have been given direct support by way of demand incentives amounting to Rs. 192.56 Crore (Approx) since its launch on 1st April 2015 and till 30th June 2017. This has resulted in approximately fuel saving of 13553917 litre and CO2 reduction of 33971052 Kg.


For promotion of electric mobility, the Government has already given financial support under different focus area of the FAME India Scheme since its inception on 1st April 2017, as per detail given below:



S.No.

Focus Area /

Component of Scheme

Extended Financial Assistance

1

Technology Platform

Rs. 38.08 crore

2

Demand Incentive

Rs.192.56 crore

3

Charging infrastructure

Rs. 1.00 crore

4

Pilot Project

Rs. 36.68 crore

TOTAL

Rs. 268.32 crore



The names of the Indian as well as Foreign Automobile Manufacturers registered with the Department of Heavy Industry as on date for availing benefit of demand incentives on sale of their electric/hybrid vehicles is given below:-



1) MAHINDRA REVA ELECTRIC VEHICLES PRIVATE LIMITED

2) Electrotherm (India) Limited

3) Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

4) HERO ELECTRIC VEHICLES PRIVATE LIMITED

5) Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd

6) Lohia Auto Industries

7) Ampere Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.

8) AVON CYCLES LTD.

9) VOLVO INDIA PVT. LTD.

10) CHRIS MOTORS

11) AJANTA MANUFACTURING LIMITED

12) MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD

13) Tunwal Electronics

14) OKINAWA AUTOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED


This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Babul Supriyo in reply to a written question in the Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Defence
04-August, 2017 15:08 IST
Progress of Make in India Initiative

‘Make in India’ in defence manufacturing is primarily driven by capital acquisition of defence equipment and other policy measures taken to promote indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country by harnessing the capabilities of the public and private sector. These measures include according priority and preference to procurement from Indian vendors under the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016, liberalization of the licensing regime and FDI policy by raising the cap on FDI in the defence sector, simplification of export procedure, streamlining of defence offset guidelines etc. Recently, the Government has notified the ‘Strategic Partnership (SP)’ Model which envisages establishment of long-term strategic partnerships with Indian Private entities through a transparent and competitive process, wherein they would tie up with global OEMs to seek technology transfers to set up domestic manufacturing infrastructure and supply chains.

The Capital expenditure on procurement of defence equipment by three Services, from Indian vendors has increased from Rs. 31575 Crore (47% of total Procurement value) in 2013-14 to Rs. 41873 Crore (60.5% of total Procurement value) in 2016-17. In last three financial years i.e. 2014-15 to 2016-17, the Government has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 145 proposals worth Rs. 399800 Crore approximately, out of which 103 proposals worth Rs. 2,46,400 Crore approximately have been approved under ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’, ‘Buy (Indian)’, ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ and ‘Make’ categories of capital acquisition.

After opening up of the Defence Industry Sector for private Sector participation in 2001, so far 342 Letters of Intents (LOIs) / Industrial Licences (ILs) have been issued to 205 Indian companies for manufacture of a wide range of defence items to public / private companies. 13 ILs have been issued to 12 Indian companies for manufacture of fighter aircrafts, helicopter, or their parts / components / assemblies etc in the country.

Foreign companies are allowed to have tie-ups with Indian vendors for indigenous production involving Transfer of technology (ToT) under ‘Buy & Make (Indian)’ and ‘Buy & Make’ categories of capital acquisition. Some of the major projects approved under these categories in the past three years include 155mm / 52 caliber Mounted Gun system, Extended Range (ER) Rockets for 122mm GRAD Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher, Successor to Air Defence Guns, New Generation Ammunition for 84mm Rocket Launcher, Mine Ploughs Sets etc.

One of the objectives of ‘Make in India’ initiative is to build world class manufacturing infrastructure in the country so as to reduce dependence on imports and to reduce the cost in the long run. However, this being a long term activity, it is premature to assess its impact on reduction in manufacturing cost at this stage.

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

Ministry of Defence
04-August, 2017 15:07 IST
Manufacturing of Defence Equipment

9 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) with 47 units engaged in manufacturing and production of defence equipment / weapons in the country as per the following State / UT-wise details:

Name of State / UT
Number of Units

Karnataka
15

West Bengal
6

Maharashtra
5

Telangana
5

Uttar Pradesh
4

Andhra Pradesh
3

Kerala
2

Orissa
2

Goa
1

Haryana
1

Jharkhand
1

Tamil Nadu
1

Uttarakhand
1

Total:
47

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shrimati V Sathya Bama in Lok Sabha today.

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Ministry of Defence
04-August, 2017 15:07 IST
Indigenisation of Defence Equipment

Procurement of defence equipment is undertaken from various domestic as well as foreign vendors, based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes and to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges.

During the last three years and in the current year, 99 contracts with Indian vendors and 61 contracts with foreign vendors have been signed for capital procurement of defence equipment such as aircraft, helicopters, rockets, missiles, artillery gun, frigates, simulators and ammunition.

Government is pursuing initiatives to achieve higher levels of indigenisation and self-reliance in the defence sector by harnessing the capabilities of the public and private sector industries in the country. These measures include according priority and preference to procurement from Indian vendors and liberalization of the licensing regime.

Government has also promulgated the policy on Strategic Partnership in the Defence Sector which is intended to institutionalise a transparent and objective mechanism to encourage broader participation of the private sector in manufacture of major defence platforms and equipment.

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

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Ministry of Defence
04-August, 2017 15:02 IST
Domestic Defence-Industrial Base

The country has a strong defence industrial base which includes 41 Ordnance Factories (OFs), 09 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), 205 Indian Private Companies covering 342 Industrial licenses and several other small and medium enterprises producing parts & components. In the last 3 years government has taken several measures such as liberalizing Industrial licensing regime, liberalizing Foreign Director Investment (FDI) policy, rationalizing Defence procurement process, streamlining defence offset guidelines etc. to further widen domestic defence industrial base.

In the Union Budget Estimates 2017-18 in respect of Ministry of Defence, the provisions are kept for an amount of Rs. 2,57,513.89 crore towards pay, allowances, pensions and maintenance of assets of Defence Services and Rs. 86,488.01 crore towards procurement of major equipments, machineries, etc.

The critical gaps of Indian Army in artillery guns, infantry weapons, light helicopters, night fighting devices, etc., have been identified and have been suitably addressed in 13th Defence Plan 2017-2022 and the Annual Acquisition Plan 2017-19. Modernisation and capability development are ongoing complex processes with long gestation period. The Government has taken a number of effective measures to streamline acquisition process through Defence Procurement Procedures (DPP) 2016 and strategic partnership model etc. This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri C Mahendran in Lok Sabha today.

 

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Ministry of Defence
08-August, 2017 14:59 IST
Developing Military-Industrial Complex

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), an R&D wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD), is mandate to design and develop strategic, complex and security sensitive systems in the fields of missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, radars, electronic warfare systems, sonars combat vehicles, combat aircraft, sensors, etc. for the Armed Forces as per their specific Qualitative Requirements for enhancing the national security of the country. Over the past five decades, DRDO has developed / upgraded a number of systems / products /technologies, a large number of which have already been productionised. Value of systems / products / technologies developed / upgraded by DRDO and inducted into the Services or in the process of induction stands over Rs.2.56 lakh Crore. This figure does not include Strategic Systems. DRDO has always been acting dedicatedly towards indigenisation of weapons & defence equipments. However, achieving self-reliance in the field of defence is the joint responsibility of Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) & Ordnance Factory Boards (OFBs). Also production of these products & Technologies is done by OFBs, DPSUs and private industries. Government has always supported DRDO in terms to allocation of funds.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley in a written reply to Shrimati Vandana Chavan in Rajya Sabha today.

 

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The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari lighting the lamp at inauguration of the renovated BSE International Convention Hall and Listing Ceremony of Cochin Shipyard Ltd., in Mumbai on August 11, 2017.

 

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Ministry of Defence
11-August, 2017 15:06 IST
Make in India Initiative

Defence sector being a User driven sector, Defence Forces are actively involved in various policies & procedures related to procurement, indigenous design, development & manufacture of defence equipment, co-development & co-production with foreign OEMs, thus contributing towards ‘Make in India’ . Some of the major areas, where defence personnel are involved, are listed below:

‘Make Procedure’: ‘Make’ procedure as given out at Chapter-III of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016, envisages involvement of Defence personnel at various stages of development of a defence equipment. The ‘Make’ projects are identified through a consultative process with involvement of members from Services Head Quarters (SHQs). Project Management Unit (PMU) headed by Service officer, established at SHQs, is responsible for monitoring the implementation of ‘Make’ projects of respective SHQ. The Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) mandated to steer the Make project, is also headed by Service Officer.

Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme: TDF scheme launched by the Government aims at funding the development of defence and dual use technologies that are currently not available with the Indian defence industry, or have not been developed so far, thus creating an Eco-system for enhancing cutting edge technology capability for Defence application. The scheme envisages constitution of Empowered Committee and Technical Committee with representation from Armed Forces as members, which are involved in identification of technologies, Project Monitoring & Mentoring activities.

‘Buy & Make (Indian)’ and ‘Buy & Make’ Categories of Capital Acquisition: ‘Buy & Make (Indian)’ and ‘Buy & Make’ categories of capital acquisition under DPP, envisage tie-up between Indian Vendor/ Indian Production Agency & foreign OEM, for indigenous production of defence equipment involving Transfer of Technology (ToT) of critical technologies to promote ‘Make in India’. The Defence Personnel are engaged at various stages of procurement to progress the projects categorized under these categories.

Army Design Bureau (ADB): SHQ (Army) has established an Army Design Bureau (ADB) in August - 2016 as a single point coordination with Industry & Academia. The mandate of ADB, inter- alia is to act as a central repository of technical know-how, to bring forward the innovation undertaken by field formation, to generate long-term research requirement for Indian Army etc.

In addition, a large number of personnel from the Armed forces are posted in DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation) to provide impetus to design & development of projects of the Armed forces, thus contributing to indigenization process.

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