Artillery worth Rs 2,000 cr kept in storage found unfit

[CONNAN]

Missiles and explosives worth more than Rs 2,000 crores (approx) were kept in those storages, which did not adhere to the Space Test and Engineering Contract’s (STEC) guidelines under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

In a classic case of ignorance, missiles and explosives worth more than Rs 2,000 crores (approx) were kept in those storages, which did not adhere to the Space Test and Engineering Contract’s (STEC) guidelines under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The startling revelation came during a CAG audit and ‘shook’ the NDA government with the fact that how the previous government took India’s defence as a ‘joke’. At a time when neighboring countries are flexing muscles by violating ceasefire or by building state of the art facilities in the bordering areas, such ‘disclosures’ came as a rude shock for the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.

Sources said, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was asked by the PM to take immediate action for a proper storage of these armaments. He was also asked to submit a detailed report on why Equipment Deports (ED) were not made as per STEC guidelines and asked to verify the environment clauses, while building such storages.

It was learnt that out of eight EDs, the national auditor has selected only four sheds (one at each depot located in the southern and central part of India) and found that they belong to the era of pre 1954 vintage. Shockingly, missiles and explosives were found to be kept in those storages, which had developed multiple cracks on walls, pillars, roof, floor and platforms.

As per experts, missiles, explosives and other armaments require proper controlled climatic conditions but none of the four sheds found to be fit for such expensive storage. “There should be a percentage of moisture, humidity, cooling etc while keeping such delegate missiles. If it was not followed then the precision and impact of such armaments will be affected. Also, this could lead to a huge loss to nation’s money,” government sources said.

MoD has a huge inventory of sophisticated equipment and weapons which include aircraft, helicopters, missiles, explosives stores. With the induction of advanced aircrafts, more sophisticated air armament stores including rockets, bombs, missiles, etc. are required to be stored in high quality, dust free and a temperature controlled environment.

Not the least, it was also found that in some of the EDs fire fighting facilities were made without following STEC guidelines and in some areas the ED is located in densely populated areas, which again is a gross violation of government rules.

“The MoD has accepted some lapses in terms of storage and they are working on it. There are some environment and land issues, which we are hopeful to solve soon,” government sources said.

Artillery worth Rs 2,000 cr kept in storage found unfit | Millennium Post

 

[Screambowl]

I hope they will try to standardize the depots

 

[magudi]

The startling revelation came during a CAG audit and ‘shook’ the NDA government with the fact that how the previous government took India’s defence as a ‘joke’.

Let's vote em back in '19 eh?

 

[Zarvan]

Missiles and explosives worth more than Rs 2,000 crores (approx) were kept in those storages, which did not adhere to the Space Test and Engineering Contract’s (STEC) guidelines under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

In a classic case of ignorance, missiles and explosives worth more than Rs 2,000 crores (approx) were kept in those storages, which did not adhere to the Space Test and Engineering Contract’s (STEC) guidelines under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The startling revelation came during a CAG audit and ‘shook’ the NDA government with the fact that how the previous government took India’s defence as a ‘joke’. At a time when neighboring countries are flexing muscles by violating ceasefire or by building state of the art facilities in the bordering areas, such ‘disclosures’ came as a rude shock for the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.

Sources said, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was asked by the PM to take immediate action for a proper storage of these armaments. He was also asked to submit a detailed report on why Equipment Deports (ED) were not made as per STEC guidelines and asked to verify the environment clauses, while building such storages.

It was learnt that out of eight EDs, the national auditor has selected only four sheds (one at each depot located in the southern and central part of India) and found that they belong to the era of pre 1954 vintage. Shockingly, missiles and explosives were found to be kept in those storages, which had developed multiple cracks on walls, pillars, roof, floor and platforms.

As per experts, missiles, explosives and other armaments require proper controlled climatic conditions but none of the four sheds found to be fit for such expensive storage. “There should be a percentage of moisture, humidity, cooling etc while keeping such delegate missiles. If it was not followed then the precision and impact of such armaments will be affected. Also, this could lead to a huge loss to nation’s money,” government sources said.

MoD has a huge inventory of sophisticated equipment and weapons which include aircraft, helicopters, missiles, explosives stores. With the induction of advanced aircrafts, more sophisticated air armament stores including rockets, bombs, missiles, etc. are required to be stored in high quality, dust free and a temperature controlled environment.

Not the least, it was also found that in some of the EDs fire fighting facilities were made without following STEC guidelines and in some areas the ED is located in densely populated areas, which again is a gross violation of government rules.

“The MoD has accepted some lapses in terms of storage and they are working on it. There are some environment and land issues, which we are hopeful to solve soon,” government sources said.

Artillery worth Rs 2,000 cr kept in storage found unfit | Millennium Post

Scandal after Scandal great going I must say

 

[CONNAN]

Scandal after Scandal great going I must say

it was the negligence of the previous govt and yes Cong's are the famous scammers

 

[Indo-guy]

Scandal after Scandal great going I must say

In a democracy there is a scope for disclosure of scandals and remedial action !

We took corrective action after stream of scandals and people of India changed the govt . That may not be possible everywhere .

 

[Bang Galore]

This is poor reporting. If the storage is poor, what difference does it matter to the story if Rs.2000 crores worth of artillery is kept in it or a different figure? This is pretty much the army's problem, their priorities cause such issues.

 

[Tshering22]

Let's vote em back in '19 eh?

Poor storage management is what screwed it up.

Remember there are useless elements in the army's divisions as well that have to be thrown out.

 

[Echo_419]

Missiles and explosives worth more than Rs 2,000 crores (approx) were kept in those storages, which did not adhere to the Space Test and Engineering Contract’s (STEC) guidelines under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

In a classic case of ignorance, missiles and explosives worth more than Rs 2,000 crores (approx) were kept in those storages, which did not adhere to the Space Test and Engineering Contract’s (STEC) guidelines under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The startling revelation came during a CAG audit and ‘shook’ the NDA government with the fact that how the previous government took India’s defence as a ‘joke’. At a time when neighboring countries are flexing muscles by violating ceasefire or by building state of the art facilities in the bordering areas, such ‘disclosures’ came as a rude shock for the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.

Sources said, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was asked by the PM to take immediate action for a proper storage of these armaments. He was also asked to submit a detailed report on why Equipment Deports (ED) were not made as per STEC guidelines and asked to verify the environment clauses, while building such storages.

It was learnt that out of eight EDs, the national auditor has selected only four sheds (one at each depot located in the southern and central part of India) and found that they belong to the era of pre 1954 vintage. Shockingly, missiles and explosives were found to be kept in those storages, which had developed multiple cracks on walls, pillars, roof, floor and platforms.

As per experts, missiles, explosives and other armaments require proper controlled climatic conditions but none of the four sheds found to be fit for such expensive storage. “There should be a percentage of moisture, humidity, cooling etc while keeping such delegate missiles. If it was not followed then the precision and impact of such armaments will be affected. Also, this could lead to a huge loss to nation’s money,” government sources said.

MoD has a huge inventory of sophisticated equipment and weapons which include aircraft, helicopters, missiles, explosives stores. With the induction of advanced aircrafts, more sophisticated air armament stores including rockets, bombs, missiles, etc. are required to be stored in high quality, dust free and a temperature controlled environment.

Not the least, it was also found that in some of the EDs fire fighting facilities were made without following STEC guidelines and in some areas the ED is located in densely populated areas, which again is a gross violation of government rules.

“The MoD has accepted some lapses in terms of storage and they are working on it. There are some environment and land issues, which we are hopeful to solve soon,” government sources said.

Artillery worth Rs 2,000 cr kept in storage found unfit | Millennium Post

All the members of UPA Govt must be tried for Treason

Poor storage management is what screwed it up.

Remember there are useless elements in the army's divisions as well that have to be thrown out.

I blame the previous def minister the saint

 

[fatman17]

Peanuts for a super - power like India

 

[halfilhal]

Peanuts for a super - power like India

Enlightened Pakistani.

 

[Indo-guy]

This is poor reporting. If the storage is poor, what difference does it matter to the story if Rs.2000 crores worth of artillery is kept in it or a different figure? This is pretty much the army's problem, their priorities cause such issues.

I agree . we can't blame govt for everything that happens. Off course the final responsibility lies with them . But Govt can't mico manage everything . Army is to be blamed for this .

frankly speaking I am not really shocked .

In a country where millions and millions of grains rot even as millions suffer from hunger and malnutrition .

similar wastage of resources may it be military one - is not shocking ( although saddening ) .

so while army keeps demanding for ' more ' they also need to manage their pre existing resources well .

so much ' leakage ' and 'wastage' of resources happens that it can arm another small army ...( may be that is bit of exaggeration ...but point is ...we waste large number of resources due to poor maintenance and management )

All the members of UPA Govt must be tried for Treason



I blame the previous def minister the saint

Govt and defenve minister are easy targets to put blame . right ?

India is too big a country and there is too big chain of hierarchy ....so yes the ultimate responsibility lies with GOI and MoD ...but then frankly speaking this may not have reached eyes and ears of Defence minister . Because there is just too many people involved in between . Army also has to share the blame if storage facilities still resemble vintage 1954 ones ...

instead of asking for ' more ' ever year ..army should look into strengthening and maintaining pre existing ones .

If the storage facilities have not been upgraded since 1954 as it is implied ...then many more people should shoulder the blame besides GOI and MoD ...( mind you, I am not defending anybody ..I am just trying to put things in perspective )

 

[OrionHunter]

Scandal after Scandal great going I must say

Don't jump for joy. There are scandals after scandals in the Pak defence establishment too but are not publicized.

Every force in the world has stocking and maintenance problems - even the U.S of A. Pakistan isn't perfect, not by a long shot and thus cannot be an exception. There are a host of problems you guys have but are kept behind closed doors.

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

Their karnamay will next government discover... you cant stop curreption Modi is involve too after all election and re election cost money.. prob of subcontinent..

 

[duhastmish]

This just proved the pathetic attitude and work ethics by defence officials.

Now I bet bloody idiots can find someone accountable to kick his arse. This country just can't stop amusing. Funny but proves why the people are poor and will remain forever.