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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday cleared the procurement of infantry combat vehicles for the Army and a survey training vessel for the Navy at a combined cost of about ₹1850 crore.

“These include procurement of essential quantity of BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicles for mechanised infantry and other arms and services at an estimated cost of ₹1125 crore from the Ordinance Factory Board (OFB),” the Ministry said in a statement.

The second proposal is a Survey Training Vessel to augment the Navy’s growing hydrographic needs in ports, harbours and exclusive economic zones. Indian Navy has been undertaking hydrographic survey for a number of friendly nations in the Indian Ocean and beyond.

The construction of the vessel will be undertaken under Buy Indian-IDDM category of Defence Procurement Procedure by Indian shipyards at an estimated cost of ₹626 crore.

 

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat with the students and teachers from Manipur, in New Delhi on February 21, 2018.

Ministry of Defence
21-February, 2018 16:06 IST
Students from Manipur 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 11 Boys and 09 Girls, accompanied by two teachers from Sajik Tampak, Chandel, Manipur is being organised from 19 February to 01 March 18.

The tour was flagged off from Sajik Tampak, Chandel, Manipur on 16 February 18 and during the course of the tour, participants have visited various cultural and historical places in Delhi and Agra. The participants interacted with General Bipin Rawat on 21 February 18. The General shared his experiences 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.

These National Integration Tours are educational and motivational tours for youth of North Eastern States and J&K, 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.

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The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (I/C) and Information & Broadcasting, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore with a group of students from Manipur on a National Integration Tour, organised by the Assam Rifles, in New Delhi on February 22, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Defence
23-February, 2018 18:07 IST
Raksha Mantri Presents Best Marching Contingent Trophies

Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Best Marching Contingent Trophies to the Punjab Regiment and the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) who participated at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2018 at the historic Rajpath, New Delhi. Commandant, the Punjab Regiment Centre Brigadier Sanjeev Soni received the Trophy on behalf of the Punjab Regiment while Director General Shri RK Pachnanda received the trophy on behalf of ITPB. Smt Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated the two contingents for their excellent performance and for receiving the trophies.

The function was attended by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre, the Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra and other senior officers from the Ministry of Defence, the three Services and Ministry of Home Affairs.

On the auspicious occasion of 69th Republic Day, the marching contingent of one of the oldest regiments of Indian Army, the Punjab Regiment participated amongst other contingents wherein one Officer, two Junior Commissioned Officers and 144 Other Ranks from all the units of the regiment displayed unmatched talent and glory. The Punjab Regiment Republic Day Contingent was earlier adjudged the Best Marching Contingent in the year 1993.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Best Marching Contingent trophy for Republic Day Parade 2018 to the Commandant, the Punjab Regiment Centre Brigadier Sanjeev Soni, in New Delhi on February 23, 2018.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Best Marching Contingent trophy for Republic Day Parade 2018 to the Director General Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Shri R.K. Pachnanda, in New Delhi on February 23, 2018. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre is also seen.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the gathering, during the presentation ceremony of the Best Marching Contingent trophies for Republic Day Parade 2018, in New Delhi on February 23, 2018. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, the three Service Chiefs: Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, General Bipin Rawat and Admiral Sunil Lanba and the Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra are also seen.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in a group photograph with the officials of Punjab Regiment, during the presentation ceremony of the Best Marching Contingent trophies for Republic Day Parade 2018, in New Delhi on February 23, 2018. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, the Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat and Commandant, the Punjab Regiment Centre Brigadier Sanjeev Soni are also seen.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in a group photograph with the officials of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), during the presentation ceremony of the Best Marching Contingent trophies for Republic Day Parade 2018, in New Delhi on February 23, 2018. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and the Director General Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Shri R.K. Pachnanda are also seen.

 

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Ministry of Defence
24-February, 2018 15:25 IST
Rakshamantri Distributes Cheques to Households for Land Acquisition Under Project Seabird, Karwar

RakshaMantriSmt Nirmala Sitharamandistributes cheques worth almost 5 crore for 30 households (96 persons) who were rehabilitated under Operation Seabird (Naval Project). She expressed gratitude towards those who have given their land for the development of the strategic Naval Base that shall strengthen the presence of the Navy along the Western Coast of India.

Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence (MoD) acquired private land measuring 2412 acres 15 guntas 7 anas located in 13 vilages of Talukas Karwar and Ankola, Uttar Kannada District in Karnataka for the purpose of creating Naval Base. At the time of acquisition of land from 1988 to 2000, a sum of Rs. 22.55 crores was paid to the ex-land owners towards compensation besides Rs. 126 crores towards rehabilitation packages to the project affected families.

Some land owners who were not satisfied with quantum of compensation awarded by Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO), had filed references u/s 18 of Land Acquisition (LA) Act 1894, following which the Courts awarded enhanced compensation @ Rs. 4.60 lacs per acre which was confirmed by the Supreme Court.

Accordingly, in compliance of the Court orders, MoD till date has already paid Rs. 380.42 crore as enhanced compensation in respect of 1008 such cases. This amount has already been deposited with SLAOKarwar for onward disbursal to land owners through the Execution Courts at Karwar/ Ankola.

As regards applications filed by ex-land owners u/s 28-A of LA Act, sanction of MoD has been accorded in 858 cases for an amount of Rs. 207.11 crore. DEO, Bangalore deposited Rs. 154 crore as on 23.02.2018 with SLAO, Karwar. The balance amount of Rs. 53,11,58,544/- will be deposited by DEO Bangalore with SLAO, Karwar within February 2018.

To sum up, of the total land acquisition compensation to be provided to the land owners of Rs 587 crore (including Section 18(1) and Section 28-A), the Central Government has already deposited Rs 534 crore with the SLAO and the Courts. The balance Rs 53 crore will be deposited by the end of February 2018.

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It observed that in view of a vast catchment area, there should be a separate police range for Ladakh region to ensure efficiency in the system, the spokesman said.

 

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Ministry of Railways
28-February, 2018 18:54 IST
A Total of 100 New Fobs Will be Dedicated For The Service of Mumbaikarswithin Next 12 Months: Piyush Goyal

Three newly constructed foot over bridges at Elphinstone Road, Currey road & Ambivali Built by Indian Army dedicated to the nation by Mumbaikars.

In a rare and first of its kind gesture, the three newly constructed Foot Over Bridges at Elphinstone Road, Currey Road &Ambivali stations built by Indian Army were dedicated by the Mumbaikars in the august presence of Shri DevendraFadnavis Chief Minister of Maharshtra, Union Minister for Railways and Coal Shri PiyushGoyal, Shri RajenGohain, Minister of State of Railways and Dr. Subhash Bhamre - Minister of State for Defence at the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday, 27th February, 2018 alongwith two other FOBs at Currey Road &Ambivali stations of Central Rly. The inaugural plaque for newly constructed FOB at Elphinstone Road was unveiled by a flower vendor Shri ShivrajKonde, while the second plaque of Currey Road FOB was unveiled by a dabbawalla, Shri Sopan More and the third plaque of Ambivali FOB was unveiled by a fish vendor,SmtLataChandrakantKoli.

As a mark of gratitude towards the brave heart Indian Army, flower vendors specially decorated the Elphinstone Road FOB for its dedication to the nation ceremony. The Ministry of Railways had joined hands with the Ministry of Defence to build new FOBs over three of its Mumbai suburban railway stations, namely Elphinstone Road, Currey Road &Ambivali. The Indian Army commenced the work for construction of Foot Over Bridges at these stations on war footing and completed it within a record time of approx. three months. It aims to provide relief and also cater to the increasing commuter traffic at these stations.

On this occasion, Minister of Railways Shri PiyushGoyal expressed his gratitude, as a Mumbaikar, towards Indian Army for undertaking this magnanimous task and for completing it in a record time. He further said that since October, 2017, 20 FOBs have been constructed over the entire Mumbai suburban section. Out of these 3 have been constructed by Indian Army and 17 FOBs have been constructed by both WR & CR. Shri Goyal said “22 more FOBs are planned to be constructed by June, 2018 and 56 more FOBs have been sanctioned and will be provided within next 12 months.”Accordingly, a total of 100 new FOBs will be dedicated for the service of Mumbaikars. Shri Goyaladded that through the completion of various vital projects in Mumbai, “we shall cherish the dream of Hon’ble Prime Minister of “New India, New Railways”.



Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Fadnavis while addressing the media, thanked the Indian Army for their valuable contribution to the Mumbaikars and also to the Central Govt. for sanctioning a budgetary allocation of Rs. 55,000 crores since the last financial year for the development of railway infrastructure over Mumbai suburban section.



With these developments, Railways have speeded up the process of upgradation of infrastructure for passengers with safety point of view at all the suburban stations, with special emphasis on Parel – Elphinstone Road stations and such other stations for a more safer and convenient travel.



Details of the newly constructed FOB at Elphinstone Road



The new FOB at Elphinstone Road spanning a length of 73.1 mtrs and a width of 3.65 mtrs has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 10.44 crores by Indian Army in a record time of 117 days, which connects Parel station on the East side and PhoolwaliGali outside the Elphinstone Road station on the west side. This new FOB has been provided to facilitate smooth flow of passengers and to decongest both Elphinstone Road and Parel stations, especially during peak hours. The FOB has been built on war footing by the Ministry of Defence, in the aftermath of the unfortunate incident of stampede occurred at Elphinstone road station on 29th September, 2017.



Major Benefits:

• This new FOB will help in smooth flow & de-congestion of commuters crowd during peak hours at both Elphinstone Road and Parel stations.
• This will prove to be very much convenient for flower & fish vendors of nearby markets.
• This new FOB will be a boon for daily commuters which will not only provide an additional mode for changing the platforms from East to West side and vice versa.
• Appx 1.6 Lakh passengers who are commuting daily at these two stations will be highly benefited.

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The Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis at the inauguration of the newly constructed Foot Over Bridges, in Mumbai on February 27, 2018.

The Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and the Minister of State for Railways, Shri Rajen Gohain at the inauguration of the newly constructed Foot Over Bridges, in Mumbai on February 27, 2018.

The Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal interacting with the media at the inauguration of the newly constructed Foot Over Bridges, in Mumbai on February 27, 2018. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and the Minister of State for Railways, Shri Rajen Gohain are also seen.

The Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Shri U.P.S. Madan handing over the land documents for high speed Rail Terminal at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to the Managing Director, National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd., Shri Achal Khare, in the presence of the Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, in Mumbai on February 27, 2018. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Shri U.P.S. Madan handing over the land documents for high speed Rail Terminal at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to the Managing Director, National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd., Shri Achal Khare, in the presence of the Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, in Mumbai on February 27, 2018. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, the Minister of State for Railways, Shri Rajen Gohain and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal at the inauguration of the 5th PHD Global Rail Convention-2018, in New Delhi on February 28, 2018.

The Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal releasing the Knowledge Report, at the inauguration of the 5th PHD Global Rail Convention-2018, in New Delhi on February 28, 2018.

The Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal delivering the inaugural address at the 5th PHD Global Rail Convention-2018, in New Delhi on February 28, 2018.

The Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal delivering the inaugural address at the 5th PHD Global Rail Convention-2018, in New Delhi on February 28, 2018.

 

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“The vintage of personal weapons, assault rifles, carbines and LMGs being operated by the troops of the three services, especially by soldiers positioned on the borders and in areas affected by militancy has been a cause of concern for over a decade…

With the approval of these two proposals, the Government has cleared procurement of the entire range of personal weapons for the three Services, the Ministry said in a statement.

These small arms would be procured under the Buy and Make (Indian) category and of the total quantities envisaged, 75% will be through Indian industry under “Buy and Make (Indian)” category and balance through Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). The cost of carbines and LMGs is ₹4,607 crore and ₹3,000 crore respectively.

The reservation for the OFB has been kept to optimally utilise their infrastructure and capacity, as well as provide a window for assimilation of critical technologies towards building indigenous capability in small arms manufacturing, the Ministry stated.

In the last two months, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had accorded approval for procurement of a series of small arms.

The largest deal is for the procurement of 7.4 lakh assault rifles from both OFB and Private Industry at an estimated cost of ₹12,280 crore.

Other approved small arms proposals include 5,917 sniper rifles for the Army

Purchase to include 41,000 Light Machine Guns and over 3.5 lakh Close Quarter Battle carbines for the three services.

Indian Air Force for about ₹982 crore, 17,000 Light Machine Guns (LMG) for the three Services at an estimated cost of over ₹1,819 crore, and another proposal for 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 Carbines at a combined cost of ₹3,547 crore.

The cost of carbines and LMGs is ₹4,607 crore and ₹3,000 crore respectively.

Of the various small arms, immediate operational requirement for the soldiers deployed on the borders will be procured through fast track route and for the balance production lines will be set up in India.

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The DAC also approved the procurement of essential quantity of High Capacity Radio Relay (HCRR) for the Army and Air Force at a cost of over Rs 1092 crore .

The HCRRs would provide fail-safe and reliable communication along with increased bandwidth in the Tactical Battle Area.

 

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Ministry of Defence
01-March, 2018 16:41 IST
Dr Bhamre inaugurates Annual Army Seminar 2017-18

Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr Subhash Bhamre inaugurated one-day Annual Army Seminar for 2017-18 on ‘Contribution of the Army Towards Nation Building’ at Manekshaw Centrehere today. Objective of the seminar is to highlight the contributions of the Indian Army towards Nation building and identify new spheres and areas for future participation.

Delivering the key note address Dr Bhamre said currently, 60 per cent of defence related requirements are met through imports.This is, however, changing with the ‘Make In India’ endeavour. In the coming years, a huge chunk of our defence budget that now goes to foreign companies will be infused into indigenous defence industry. The Indian Army, with its extensive range of equipment, emerges as a key entity in making the ‘Make in India’ pursuit, a success.

Complimenting the role of the Army, Dr Bhamre said, the pan India footprint has facilitated it to be the de-facto ‘first responders’ in many a disaster situation saving the precious lives of our citizens. The nation is grateful to the Army for its dedicated efforts and contribution.

Dr Bhamre saidceasefire violations on the Line of Control continue to target Indian Army posts as well as civilian population and infrastructure…However, focussed operations by our security forces have resulted in neutralisation of a large number of terrorists. He further said the country needs to continue with firm actions to negate, mitigate and destroy elements inimical to our security. He also mentioned that the insurgency problem in the North Eastern States have been largely contained.

He also released two books, namely ‘The Purpose of India’s Security Strategy: Defence, Deterrence and Global Involvement’by Prof Gautam Sen and ‘Mountain Warfare and the Indian Army: Towards An Effective Deterrence Capability’ by Col Gautam Das (Retd). Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat delivered the welcome address.

During the day long deliberations, major aspects like contribution of Indian Army towards nation building in the fields of education, social systems, youth empowerment, economic upliftment and direct connect with the people in far flung areas were discussed.The aspects of military diplomacy being an effective instrument of national foreign policy was also deliberated upon.

The seminar was well attended by eminent senior veterans and serving officers of the three Services &Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Defence Public Sector Undertakings, the Strategic Community and the Media.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre releasing two books, namely ‘The Purpose of India’s Security Strategy: Defence, Deterrence and Global Involvement’ by Prof. Gautam Sen and ‘Mountain Warfare and the Indian Army: Towards an Effective Deterrence Capability’ by Col. Gautam Das (Retd), at the Annual Army Seminar 2017-18, in New Delhi on March 01, 2018. The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat is also seen.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre addressing the gathering at the Annual Army Seminar 2017-18, in New Delhi on March 01, 2018. The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat is also seen.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat addressing the gathering at the Annual Army Seminar 2017-18, in New Delhi on March 01, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Defence
5-March, 2018 15:07 IST
Reforms in the Indian Army to Enhance Combat Capability

A Committee of Experts (CoE) was constituted by Ministry of Defence under the chairmanship of Lt. Gen. (Retd) DB Shekatkar to recommend measures to enhance combat capability and rebalance defence expenditure of the armed forces. The Committee submitted its report in December 2016. The Report was taken up by the Ministry of Defence to frame key action points and roadmap for implementation. Action has already been initiated on the following:

• Optimization of Signals Establishments to include Radio Monitoring Companies, Corps Air Support Signal Regiments, Air Formation Signal Regiments, Composite Signal Regiments and merger of Corps Operating and Engineering Signal Regiments.
• Restructuring of repair echelons in the Army to include Base Workshops, Advance Base Workshops and Static / Station Workshops in the field Army.
• Redeployment of Ordnance echelons to include Vehicle Depots, Ordnance Depots and Central Ordnance Depots apart from streamlining inventory control mechanisms.
• Better utilization of Supply and Transportation echelons and Animal Transport Units.
• Closure of Military Farms and Army Postal Establishments in peace locations.
• Enhancement in standards for recruitment of clerical staff and drivers in the Army.
• Improving the efficiency of the National Cadet Corps.

This information was given by RakshaRajyaMantriDr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to ShriD. Kupendra Reddyin Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Home Affairs
06-March, 2018 16:32 IST
Retirement of CAPF Personnel

As reported by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) & Assam Rifles (AR), the details of personnel, who have left their jobs, taken voluntary retirement or resigned during the last three years and upto 31.01.2018, force and rank-wise are as per details given below:



Force

CRPF

Gazetted Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
14
21
33
02

Resi
21
26
26
03



Subordinate Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
93
482
840
58


Resi
92
68
70
07






Other Ranks
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
673
2845
3481
183

Resi
483
359
673
67




Total
VR
8725

Resi
1895

BSF

Gazetted Officers

2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR

5
26
33
4

Resi

31
26
38
5



Subordinate Officers

2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
53
295
761
75



Resi
79
62
78
1


Other Ranks

2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
453
2811
5207
319

Resi
288
231
298
19




Total
VR
10042

Resi
1156

Total
VR
Resi


ITBP

Gazetted Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018

VR
2
4
6
1


Resi
10
14
26
0



Subordinate Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
10
20
55
2


Resi
12
4
9
1




Other Ranks
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
13
62
190
4



Resi
29
22
19
3


Total

VR
369

Resi
149






SSB

Gazetted Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
1
5
8
0


Resi
19
9
10
0



Subordinate Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
13
121
232
0


Resi
18
7
6
0




Other Ranks
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
47
151
250
28


Resi
85
63
42
7



Total
VR
856

Resi
266


CISF

Gazetted Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018


VR
4
5
14
3


Resi
3
9
3
1



Subordinate Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018


VR
18
106
162
8


Resi
269
176
170
25




Other Ranks
2015
2016
2017
2018


VR
104
477
633
17


Resi
370
239
578
16


Total

VR
1551

Resi
1859


AR

Gazetted Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
0
0
0
0


Resi
0
0
0
0




Subordinate Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
9
11
32
1


Resi
0
0
0
0





Other Ranks
2015
2016
2017
2018*

VR
85
146
571
79


Resi
16
9
33
2

Total

VR
934

Resi
60


Total

Gazetted Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

110
145
197
19


Subordinate Officers
2015
2016
2017
2018*

666
1352
2415
178


Other Ranks
2015
2016
2017
2018*

2646
7415
11975
744


Total
27862






















VR - Voluntary Retirement, Resi : Resignation



* As on 31.01.2018







The CAPFs have informed that the force personnel proceeded on voluntary retirement and resignation from CAPFs/AR mainly due to various personal and domestic reasons, including children/family issues, health/illness of self or family, social/ family obligations and commitments etc. Some personnel also sought voluntary retirement to enjoy a static life as well as pensionary benefits after completing 20 years of service.



The personnel who intend to proceed on voluntary retirement or submit resignation are given personal hearing/counseling by their Controlling Officers. Voluntary Retirement/ resignation is essentially a personal choice. However, improvement in the working condition of officers/men in CAPFs is a continuous endeavour. Some of the measures taken for improving the working conditions are as per details given below:



Steps taken by the Government to check attrition of CAPF personnel



i) Transparent policies pertaining to transfer and leave of CAPFs and AR personnel. The hospitalization period due to injuries while on duty is treated as on duty. Choice posting is considered to the extent possible after the personnel served in hard area.



(ii) Regular interaction of officers with troops to find out and redress their grievances.



(iii) Officers/personnel due for retirement are considered for terminal posting.



(iv) Ensuring adequate rest and relief by regulating the duty hours.



(v) Improving living conditions for troops, providing adequate recreational/ entertainment, sports, communication facilities etc. Crèche facility is also provided at various establishments (where feasible) to facilitate the female employees.



(vi) Facility of retention of government accommodation at the place of last posting (for keeping the family) while posted in NE State, J&K and LWE affected areas (except State Capitals).



(vii) Providing better medical facilities, also organizing talks with specialists to address their personal and psychological concerns and organizing Meditation & Yoga routinely for better stress management.



(viii) Adequately compensating the troops deployed in difficult areas.



(ix) Other welfare measures like facility of Central Police Canteen (CPC), scholarship for wards etc. Also air courier service has been provided to CAPF personnel deployed in NE States, J&K and LWE affected areas as welfare measure.



(x) Designating retired CAPF personnel as ex-CAPF personnel for better identity and community recognition.



(xi) Promotions are released regularly to eligible personnel as & when the vacancies arise. Financial benefits under Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) are given in case promotion does not take place for want of vacancies at 10, 20 & 30 years of service.



Besides above, implementation of suitable model for improvement of working conditions of CAPFs & AR is a continuous process and instructions in this regard are issued from time to time by this Ministry.



This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.



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Ministry of Home Affairs
06-March, 2018 16:31 IST
Facilities to CAPF Personnel

The total number of CAPFs & AR personnel posted in the country, force-wise as on 31.01.2018 is as under :-



Force
Number of personnel posted

CRPF
3,01,041

BSF
2,46,554

CISF
1,42,836

SSB
80,285

ITBP
83,641

Assam Rifle
63,485

Total
9,17,842


As per information received from CAPFs & AR, 4202 personnel died during service and on duty due to non-combat causes during the last three years and current year upto 31.01.2018.

CAPFs & AR personnel and officers (upto the rank of Commandant, who are deployed in field formation only) are entitled to Ration Money Allowance @ Rs. 97.85 per head per day.


The details of facilities provided to CAPF personnel is as per details given below:

1. Continuous endeavours are made to improve the living conditions of the CAPF personnel, including enhancing the level of their housing satisfaction and appropriate budgetary allocations are also made for this purpose.
2. Forces have taken adequate steps to provide potable drinking water to its troops and families even in remotest areas. Borewells in permanent locations, water supplies from State Water bodies, installing commercial Reverse Osmosis (RO) system and water-harvesting are some of the measures undertaken by the forces for providing water.
3. CAPF personnel deployed at borders are provided with barrack accommodation with cook house, dining hall and toilet blocks. In harsh areas, integrated composite building with central heating and freeze proof toilets are provided. Medical facilities, Air Courier Services, dedicated rail coaches in some major trains, Central Police Canteen, recreation and transit camp facilities are also available to the personnel deployed at borders.
4. Ex-gratia lump-sum compensation @ Rs.35 lakhs for death on active duty and Rs.25 Lakhs for death on duty, as the case may be, is entitled to the Next of Kin of the deceased personnel.
5. Under the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme, amount @ Rs.2250/- pm for girls and Rs.2000/- pm for boys is being released to the wards of serving/retired CAPFs, AR and NSG personnel. Prime Minister Scholarship is admissible to 1000 girls and 1000 boys.
6. 5% vacancies are reserved in Group ‘C’ for compassionate appointments for NoK of the deceased personnel.
7. There is a reservation in MBBS and BDS seats for the wards of CAPFs & AR personnel in Medical Colleges.
8. Central Police Canteens are functioning at various locations in the country.
9. A Welfare & Rehabilitation Board has been established for the welfare and rehabilitation of CAPF & AR personnel and their families including disabled personnel.
10. The NOKs of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel who sacrificed their lives for the cause of nation are eligible for ‘Operational Casualty Certificate’.
11. The Government has accepted the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) on various allowances, inter alia, Risk & Hardship Allowance, Dress Allowance, Additional Free Railway Warrant/LTC, etc.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.



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The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat with the students and teachers from Govt. Law College, Mumbai, in New Delhi on March 06, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Defence
07-March, 2018 15:13 IST
Women Personnel in Army

Held strength of women officers (excluding Medical, Dental and Nursing) in the Indian Army for the last three years are as under:

Year
Number of officers

2015 (as on 1st July)
1466

2016 (as on 1st July)
1512

2017 (as on 1st July)
1548



The borne strength of women officers (excluding Medical and Dental) in the Indian Navy as on 1st January from 2015 onwards is as follows

Year
Borne strength of women officers

2015
382

2016
409

2017
469



The strength of women officers (except Medical and Dental branch) in Indian Air Force in the last three years is as follows:

Year
Strength of women officers

2015
1428

2016
1584

2017
1598


Details of women officers (excluding Medical, Dental and Nursing) in different Arms and Service of Indian Army as on 1st January, 2018 are as under:

Arm / Service
Women officers

AAD
63

Engrs
195

Sigs
220

ASC
265

AOC
292

EME
263

Int
73

Army Avn
20

AEC
85

RVC
0

JAG
85



Total
1561



Current held strength of women officers in Armed Forces Medical Services as on 1st January, 2018 is as under:

Services
Number of Officers

AMC (Medical Officers)
975

AD Corps (Dental Officers)
127

MNS (Military Nursing Service)
3730


There are no non-commissioned women officers in the Army. As on 27 February 2018, the total strength of women officers in the Indian Navy (including Medical and Dental) is 639.

The branch wise breakdown is as follows:

Branch /Cadre / Specialisation
Strength

Education
132

Logistics
144

Law
04

ATC
67

Naval Constructor
64

Observer
70

Pilot
02

Naval Armament
10

Medical
144

Dental
02

Total:
639


Branch wise details of women officers (except Medical and Dental branch) in the Indian Air Force (IAF) as on 1st February, 2018 is as follows:

Branch
No. of women officers

F(P)
104

F(N)
16

AE(M)
48

AE(L)
569

ADM
430

LGS
162

ACCTS
116

EDN
83

MET
70

Total:
1598

There are no non-commissioned women officers in the IAF.


The complaints of discrimination received from women officers at work place in the armed forces are investigated and necessary action taken against defaulting officers, in accordance with the prevailing Acts and rules in force.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Smt Kamla Devi Paatle in Lok Sabha today.

Ministry of Defence
07-March, 2018 15:11 IST
Recruitment of Soldiers

The details of youths who were recruited as soldiers in the Indian Army at various levels such as Commissioned Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers / Other Ranks (JCOs / ORs) are given below:

Officers *:
Year
Candidates Selected

2015
1961

2016
1858

2017
1773



JCOs / ORs *:
Year
Candidates Selected

2014-15
66,992

2015-16
71,434

2016-17
52,086

2017-18
17,257(Till 31st December 2017)

*Recruitment for Commissioned Officers is done calendar year wise, whereas the recruitment for JCO / ORs is done financial year wise.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Vinod Lakhamashi Chavda in Lok Sabha today.

 

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In Leh today. Sitharaman to discuss border security


Leh, March 10


Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is arriving in Leh on a day-long visit tomorrow.

She is scheduled to attend the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s International Women’s Day function at Leh town. She will hand over the ‘Deep Lakshmi Baton’ to the next year’s host.

She is also expected to meet the representatives of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh. She will also interact with local farmers and women self-help groups. Sitharaman is also expected to review the security situation on the Indo-China border with the top Army officers. — OC

Major General N Srinivas Rao, GOC, TASA reviewing the attestation parade held at Artillery Centre in Hyderabad on Sunday.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...ade-for-400-recruits-held/article23037071.ece

Artillery Centre at Golconda conducted attestation parade for recruits on completion of their year-long training. The passing-out parade for 400 recruits was reviewed by General Officer Commanding, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area Major General N. Srinivas Rao, and was witnessed by parents and guardians.

Mr. Rao lauded the efforts of Artillery Centre for improving the standards of training. He handed over medals to the recruits, who did the best in drill, physical training, and weapon training. Medal for the ‘Overall Best Recruit’ was awarded to Rahul Lakhera.

Mr. Rao also presented honorary medals to parents and guardians, and interacted with them along with commandant, Artillary Centre, Brigadier R.R. Kumar and senior army officers, instructors and staff. Later, he laid a wreath at the war memorial of the Artillery Centre and paid tribute to martyred soldiers.

 

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Ministry of Defence
13-March, 2018 18:21 IST
National Integration Tour of students From Shopian & Kulgam (J&K)

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 28 boys between the age of 13 to 30 years, accompanied by two teachers from Shopian and Kulgam districts of J&K visited New Delhi from 11 March to 15 March 18.

The tour was flagged off from Behibagh, Srinagar (J&K) on 10 March 18 and during the course of the tour, participants visited various cultural and historical places in Delhi. The students interacted with General Bipin Rawat on 13 March 18 during which the General shared his experiences while serving in these areas and motivated them to work hard and contribute actively in the nation building process.

The National Integration Tours are educational and motivational tours for the youth, 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 exposes them to various career options and enables them to interact with renowned personalities.

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