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Ministry of Defence
10-November, 2017 18:22 IST
Bel pays Rs. 159.91 crore final dividend

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has paid total dividend of 225 per cent in three instalments to the Government of India for the financial year 2016-17.

Chairman & Managing Director, BEL Shri M V Gowtama, presented the 105 per cent third and final dividend cheque of Rs. 159.91 crore, payable on the shares held by the President of India and Government nominee, to the Defence Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, here today. The first Interim dividend of 30 per cent (on face value of Rs. 10 per equity share) was paid to the Government in January 2017 and the second interim dividend of 90 per cent (on face value of Re. one per equity share) was paid to the Government in March 2017.



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The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman receiving a dividend cheque for the financial year 2016-17 from the Chairman and Managing Director, BEL, Shri M.V. Gowtama, in New Delhi on November 10, 2017. The Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra is also seen.

 

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President's Secretariat
13-November, 2017 18:58 IST
Probationers of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service and the Indian Trade Service call on the President

Groups of probationers from the Indian Ordnance Factories Service and the Indian Trade Service called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today (November 13, 2017) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Addressing both groups of probationers jointly, the President said that their selection was a personal achievement for them, and their career ahead was full of possibilities for public service. In their own ways, they would serve the country and its 1.3 billion people, and play a crucial role in services that helped make India strong and secure.

The President said that our defence related challenges are immense, and we have to be prepared to meet any situation, at any time. The Indian Ordnance Factories Service contributes directly to our nation’s security. Ordnance Factories Service officers should feel proud that they will be managing our Ordnance Factories, which provide our soldiers weapons, ammunition and equipment that they need to protect our country. As managers of the Ordnance Factories, these officers would in a sense be responsible for India’s defence preparedness. The President urged them to develop a spirit of innovation so that they could take forward the much-needed modernisation of Ordnance Factories.

The President said that the strength of a nation is assessed not only by the might of its defence forces but also by the strength of its economy. Economies today operate in an increasingly integrated world where nations compete for a share of global markets and trade. While we have done quite well in promoting trade in the past two decades, there is a lot more to be achieved. In the mid-18th century India had almost a 25 per cent share of global industrial output. It held a prominent share in global trade. Today, our country’s share in global trade is around two per cent.

It is Indian Trade Service officers, the President said, who will play an important role in ensuring that our country regains its strong position in the global trading order. As officers their role should no longer be that of trade regulators alone, but they should emerge as trade facilitators. With their knowledge of economics and trade-related operations, they can improve our trade negotiations, suggest trade-friendly policies and initiate procedural simplifications that can facilitate trade.

The President advised the probationers to live a life of optimism and make positive changes happen both in their work domains as well as in society at large. He also advised the probationers to stay away from any temptations, and serve the country with honesty, integrity and dedication.

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Ministry of Finance
14-November, 2017 18:34 IST
The Government of India launched today the BHARAT-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund targeting an initial amount of about Rs.8,000 Crore; This New Fund Offer is open till November 17, 2017 The Fund is expected to benefit long term and retail investors by providing an opportunity of participation in equity stocks of the Government run companies and earn stable returns.

The Government of India launched today the BHARAT-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund targeting an initial amount of about Rs.8,000 crore. This New Fund Offer is open till November 17, 2017. The Units of the Scheme will be allotted 25% to each category of investors. In this ETF, the Retirement Fund has been made separate category of Investors. In case of spill-over, additional portion will be allocated giving preference to retail and retirement funds. There is a 3% discount across the board.

The strength of this ETF lies in the specially created Index S&P BSE BHARAT-22 INDEX. This Index is a unique blend of shares of key CPSEs,Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and also the Government owned shares in blue chip private companies like Larsen & Tubro (L&T), Axis Bank and ITC. The shares of the Government companies represent 6 core sectors of the economy - Finance, Industry, Energy, Utilities, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Basic Materials. This combination makes the Index broad-based and diversified. The Sector and Stock exposure limits help in risk management and reduction of concentration, providing stability to the Index. The strength of the Index has been demonstrated in its performance from the time of its launch in August 2017 wherein it has out-performed the NIFTY-50 and Sensex.

The Index constituents include leading Maharatanas and Navratanas such as Coal India, GAIL, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Bharat Petroleum, and National Aluminum Company (NALCO), three Public Sector Banks such as SBI, Bank of Baroda apart from the 3 private sector companies mentioned earlier.

The Government of India is undertaking a number of Key Economic Reforms which is driving growth in these sectors of economy. The major reforms such as mentioned below for which market expert believe will fuel the growth in the economy and may benefit the underlying stocks in ETF.

Finance: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, Digital and Cashless Economy, Listing of Insurance companies, Bank recapitalization and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Commerce: Liberalization of Foreign Director Investment (FDI) in India

Oil: Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG subsidies, Introduction of Daily Fuel pricing, Consolidation of Govt. run oil companies.

Energy: Revival package for electricity distribution companies of India (DISCOMs).

Through this instrument, the Government of India is divesting multiple stocks spread across various sectors in one bundled instrument thereby reducing over hang on individual stocks and maximizing sale proceed for the Government. This is expected to benefit long term and retail investors by providing an opportunity of participation in equity stocks of the Government run companies and earn stable returns.

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Ministry of Defence
16-November, 2017 11:15 IST
Portable Diver Detection Sonar



In consonance with Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ Policy; Indian Navy on 15th November 2017, has concluded a contract with Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division for supply of Portable Diver Detection Sonar (PDDS) under the ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ category. This is the second contract to be signed by the Indian Navy under the ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ category to boost Government of India’s Defence indigenisation effort. The maiden contract under this category was also signed earlier this year by the Indian Navy for supply of Surface Surveillance Radar for IN warships.

Portable Diver Detection Sonar would be manufactured by Tata Power SED in India at their facility at Bengaluru with Transfer of Technology from DSIT Israel. Induction of weapons and sensors under ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ category, is one the numerous measures being taken by the Indian Navy to boost indigenisation for ensuring a self reliant Navy, in line with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Induction of Portable Diver Detection Sonar would further enhance Indian Navy’s Underwater Surveillance Capability in the field of Low Intensity Maritime Operations. Procurement of these sonars for utilisation onboard ships is being undertaken by the Indian Navy to augment countermeasures against asymmetric threats.


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The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh visiting the exhibition on the sidelines of the 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Homeland Security, in New Delhi on November 17, 2017.

 

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The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at the interactive session organised by CII, in Chennai on November 18, 2017.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman addressing an interactive session organised by CII, in Chennai on November 18, 2017.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at the interactive session organised by ASSOCHAM, in Chennai on November 18, 2017. The Minister for Industries, Tamil Nadu, Shri M.C. Sampath is also seen.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman releasing a book on ‘Defence Manufacturing in India’, at the interactive session organised by ASSOCHAM, in Chennai on November 18, 2017. The Minister for Industries, Tamil Nadu, Shri M.C. Sampath and other dignitaries are also seen.

 

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http://indianexpress.com/article/in...o-private-sector-to-build-helicopter-4966243/
By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: December 3, 2017 8:12 pm

HAL is in the process of identifying the private defence major with whom it will share the technology for the production of the twin-engine combat helicopter in India.

In the first such initiative, state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is ready to transfer the technology of its advanced light helicopter Dhruv to a domestic defence manufacturer for the commercial production of the chopper, official sources said.

HAL is in the process of identifying the private defence major with whom it will share the technology for the production of the twin-engine combat helicopter in India. The private entity will have the option of selling the choppers or through HAL.

HAL will for the first time share technology with a private entity for the mass production of a military platform. It was not immediately known how much it would charge for the technology transfer.

The decision to go ahead with this was in line with the government’s initiative to promote the domestic defence industry, officials said. The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-new generation helicopter in the 5.5-tonne weight class.


By March 2017, HAL had produced 228 Helicopters, including 216 for the Indian Armed Forces.

At present, it is executing an order for another 159 choppers for the Army and the Air Force. Dhruv has also been supplied to Nepal, Mauritius and the Maldives. The sources said a number of defence manufacturers have shown an interest in acquiring the technology for the Dhruv helicopter.

In September, HAL had signed a Rs 6,100-crore contract for the supply of 41 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) to the Indian Army while in March, the state-run entity inked a contract for supplying 32 ALH to the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.

The officials said HAL had enhanced its production facilities to speed up the manufacturing of helicopters and the Tejas light combat aircraft. They said HAL had finalised a plan to manufacture nearly 1,000 military helicopters and over 100 planes, in tune with the government’s focus on speeding up defence indigenisation.

 

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President's Secretariat
07-December, 2017 18:21 IST
President of India visits Andhra University and opens Centre for Defence Studies

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, visited the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam today (December 7, 2017) and opened the Centre for Defence Studies. He also laid the foundation stone for the E-Classroom Complex and Incubation Centre.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is extremely satisfying that the Andhra University, in particular its College of Engineering, is engaged in R&D projects with defence institutions. He noted that the Centre for Defence Studies will focus on cybersecurity, nanotechnology, radar and communications, corrosion technology, and other technologies that have strategic dimensions.

The President noted that professors and researchers from the Andhra University are collaborating on specific projects with DRDO as well as with the Naval Research Board and other institutions. Professors from Andhra University have been used as R&D consultants for missile projects, including in the development of the Brahmos missile. Additionally, expertise from this University has been sought by the Eastern Naval Command, headquartered in Vishakhapatnam, for civil engineering structural applications and corrosion related issues.

Research related to defence and military applications and technologies will have multiple benefits for our country. It will provide a tonic to the effort to Make in India. And as experience in other countries has shown, research in defence technologies can also lead to innovations that have diverse civilian applications.

The President said that the overall gender imbalance in our scientific and technological institutions continues to be a concern. He was happy to note that 40 per cent of the students at the Andhra University are girls. He expressed optimism that the inauguration of the Classroom and Laboratory Complex at the Andhra University College of Engineering for Women will enhance our country’s capacities to produce high-quality women engineers and technologists.

The President said that a true test of India’s progress is in the access and opportunity we provide our daughters when it comes to education. He pointed out that some of our leading defence and space scientists - who have powered our missile programmes and our rocket launches - are women. He said that he had the privilege to felicitate the senior DRDO scientist Dr Tessy Thomas, known as the “Missile Woman of India”, earlier this week in Agra. Women achievers like her are role models for our youth, particularly for our girl students.

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President's Secretariat
07-December, 2017 18:22 IST
Speech by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of inauguration/foundation stone laying of various projects of Andhra University

1. This is my first visit to Visakhapatnam since assuming office as the President of India. I am glad it has brought me to this well-known and well-respected institution of higher learning. Andhra University has a proud legacy in our country. Our second President and my distinguished predecessor, the scholar and academic Dr S. Radhakrishnan, was the second vice-chancellor of this University. I am also happy to note that the alumni of Andhra University include the current Vice-President of our country, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, as well as senior judges, technologists and corporate leaders.


2. In coming here, therefore, I am paying my tribute to the rich intellectual heritage of the University and of the state of Andhra Pradesh.


3. My visit here will mark three milestones:

I. Opening of the Centre for Defence Studies, Andhra University

II. Laying of the foundation stone for the E-Classroom Complex and Incubation Centre of the Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering

III. Inauguration of the Classroom and Laboratory Complex at the Andhra University College of Engineering for Women


4. While these three achievements and institutions are different, there is a common thread. The link is in Andhra University’s commitment to cutting-edge technologies, their inclusive availability, and their application in fields of public and strategic importance.


5. I am happy to learn that the Andhra University-Defence Joint Education and Research Programme is a distinctive effort for any state university in our country. I have been told that the Chief of our Air Force visited this University recently and his visit provided a major boost to the Andhra University-Defence Joint Education and Research Centre.


6. It is extremely satisfying that the University, in particular its College of Engineering, is engaged in R&D projects with defence institutions. I understand that the Centre for Defence Studies will focus on cybersecurity, nanotechnology, radar and communications, corrosion technology, and other technologies that have strategic dimensions.


7. Professors and researchers from this University are collaborating on specific projects with DRDO as well as with the Naval Research Board and other institutions. Professors from Andhra University have been used as R&D consultants for missile projects, including in the development of the Brahmos missile. Additionally, expertise from this University has been sought by the Eastern Naval Command, headquartered here in Vishakhapatnam, for civil engineering structural applications and corrosion related issues.


8. This is indeed an impressive body of work. Research related to defence and military applications and technologies will have multiple benefits for our country. It will provide a tonic to the effort to Make in India and to innovate, develop and manufacture military technology and equipment. And as experience in other countries has shown, research in defence technologies can also lead to innovations that have diverse civilian applications.


9. For example, the Internet, advances in Information Technology and the development of space technologies have changed human society. All of these have either originated in or been accelerated by research in defence technologies. I am confident that will be the route in India as well, and that this University will be an important engine in this journey.


10. The Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering will also have a role to play in this endeavour. I understand it is one of the largest Departments in the University, with over 1200 students. The inauguration of the E-Classroom Complex and Incubation Centre will enhance the Department’s capacity to innovate and provide solutions for our country’s needs, in socio-economic development and defence alike.


11. In fact, here I must commend the efforts of the government of Andhra Pradesh, led by the Chief Minister. It is promoting and using technology for the benefit of common people – in fields as far apart as urban planning and agriculture.


Ladies and Gentlemen

12. The overall gender imbalance in our scientific and technological institutions continues to be a concern. In this context, I am happy to note that 40 per cent of the students at this University are girls. I am fully optimistic that the inauguration of the Classroom and Laboratory Complex at the Andhra University College of Engineering for Women will enhance our country’s capacities to produce high-quality women engineers and technologists. A true test of India’s progress is in the access and opportunity we provide our daughters when it comes to education.


13. I must point out here that some of our leading defence and space scientists - who have powered our missile programmes and our rocket launches - are women. Earlier this week, at a university convocation in Agra, I was privileged to felicitate the senior DRDO scientist Dr Tessy Thomas, known as the “Missile Woman of India”. Women achievers like her are role models for our youth, particularly for our girl students.


14. With those words, I wish Andhra University and wish all of you the very best for the future. May the University continue to be a technology hub for our country. And may its technologists, both men and women, continue to help in the building of our defence research capabilities.


Thank you

Jai Hind!


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Ministry of Defence
08-December, 2017 13:34 IST
Clarification – Regarding DRDO-Developed Biodigesters

DRDO has examined recent media reports on a study undertaken by IIT, Chennai on DRDO developed bio digesters. DRDO team has also interacted with Prof Ligy Philip who had undertaken the study. After examining the information available it emerges that the experiment design by IIT, Chennai was flawed and results of the study are inaccurate. The statement by Prof Ligy that organic matter (Human waste) collecting in the bio-digesters does not undergo any kind of treatment is factually incorrect. The investigator had not undertaken any study on bio digesters fitted in Indian Railways and the reference to the same in the news articles is false and misleading. “The study had been undertaken without interacting with DRDO and it appears that the study has been conducted without understanding how the technology works”. DRDO developed biodigester technology has been proven over the years and Indian Railways has implemented the same in a very large scale after trying out various options from India and abroad. The application for bio digester for rural sanitation has the potential to become the single most important factor for the Swach Bharat initiative.

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Ministry of Defence
09-December, 2017 23:15 IST
More Participation of Private Enterprises Needed in Aerospace Sector- Dr Bhamre

Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre expressed the need for larger ecosystem of Private Enterprises to transform themselves for greater participation in the aerospace sector to support the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been instrumental in nurturing a competitive aviation eco-system in India by way of collaborating with private industries as outsourced partners, with more than 30% of HAL’s man-hours being outsourced including several critical work packages, he added.

He was speaking at a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Summit under Make-in-India held at HAL Nashik today. Dr. Bhamre said that it is a welcome move that private organizations including MSMEs are being engaged in Design & Developments of products and technologies. “I request all the stake holders of this aerospace and defence manufacturing eco-system to contribute”, he stated. Dr. Bhamre further said that HAL’s facility is of national importance and with the availability of state-of-the art infrastructure and expertise built over the years, additional orders on HAL would help IAF bridge the gap between the existing and desired squadron strength in the shortest possible time. This is possible with Public-Private partnership, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, CMD, HAL Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, said the company is keen to encourage private partnership in all its activities and as a major step, it would like to offer the indigenous helicopter ‘ALH Dhruv’ (Civil version) for manufacturing to select Indian private companies through Transfer of Technology. HAL is likely to float RFI soon for identifying the Indian Private Agency that can produce Dhruv helicopters in future. Considering the increasing need of helicopters in civil operations of the country, this will be a mega deal from HAL which is the OEM and Licensor.

The civil version of this versatile and proven flying machine, developed over the years of research, will be made available for manufacturing to Indian industry. This version can be used for short distance passenger transport, VIP travel, search and rescue, emergency medical service, under slung load, disaster relief and offshore operations in varying and challenging geographical terrains.

CEO&MD of Dynamatic Technologies Limited (Bengaluru) Shri Udayanth Malhatra, symbolically handed over 100th Ship set of Su-30 MKI Assemblies to Shri Raju in the presence of Dr Bhamre.

CEO, MiG Complex, HAL Shri Daljeet Singh, welcomed the gathering. CEO, CEMILAC Shri P. Jayapal, AD DGAQA Shri Nirmal Thasiah and vendors from different parts of the country were present on the occasion.

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http://www.deccanherald.com/content/648031/scientists-develop-simple-machine-clear.html

DH News Service, Bengaluru, Dec 14 2017, 0:57 IST

Weed cutting machine prepared by NAL completing successful tests at the MEG side of Ulsoor Lake in Bengaluru.

The simple and stylish weeding machine at Ulsoor lake has left many onlookers awestruck. The machine is more so unique as it uses the engine of the outdated, yet popular Maruti- 800 car.

The scientists from National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), civilian aerospace R&D laboratory have designed this weed cutting machine called airboat over the past three months. They are now testing it at the MEG side of Ulsoor Lake.

S Selvarajan, chief scientist from NAL said that the defence officials cooperated and gave a testing space. The machine landed at the lake in September and since then the weeds have been regularly cleared. The operations were not hampered during rainy days also.

The team states that the machine can be used to clear weeds in other lakes also, including Bellandur and Varthur, but the safety of the machines is important. At the MEG centre, the guards take care of the machine.

Apart from clearing weeds, the machine can also clear floating waste. The machine can also be used as weed cutter and to transport people in marshy terrain.

The scientists assert that it is a unique invention and are ready to even modify it to suit other demands.

 

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NEW DELHI: The government will spend Rs 1,054 crore in the next two years on the procurement of modern weapons, vehicles and other gadgets for seven paramilitary forces, including CRPF and BSF, an official said.

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Three more central forensic laboratories will also come up in Pune, Bhopal and Guwahati by next March to help law enforcement agencies in detecting, arresting and prosecuting criminals expeditiously, the official said.

The decisions were taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh here today, a ministry official said.

The decisions were taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh here today, a ministry official said.

Of the Rs 1,054 crore approved by the central government, half of the amount will be spent in the next two years for modernisation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), while the rest will be spent for the upgradation of six other central armed police forces -- BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG and Assam Rifles, the ministry official said.

Earlier, only Rs 200 crore was given for the seven central armed police forces every year under the scheme of modernisation of police forces.

The home ministry also enhanced the financial powers of the director general of each of the central armed police forces from Rs 15 crore to Rs 20 crore per year, the official said.

The ministry has also issued guidelines for the implementation of a Rs 25,000-crore mega internal security scheme, approved by the union cabinet in September, to strengthen the country's law and order mechanism, modernise police forces and effectively fight against terrorism.

This is the biggest ever internal security scheme in the country and the financial outlay for the scheme over the three years period is Rs 25,060 crore, out of which the central government share will be Rs ..