###### MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ### Report ###### 2017-18 ----- ###### C-17 Globemaster being escorted by Su-30 MKI Fighters 1) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) : Dominating the Skies 2) Successful Trials of Sub-sonic Cruise Missile 'Nirbhay' 3) Growth of Private Defence Industry Front Cover : 4) Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations (Clockwise) 5) Missile Firing- INS Kochi ----- # Annual Report 2017-18 #### Ministry of Defence ###### Government of India ----- ----- ##### Contents 1. Security Environment 1 2. Organisation and Functions of the Ministry of Defence 7 3. Indian Army 15 4. Indian Navy 27 5. Indian Air Force 39 6. Indian Coast Guard 49 7. Defence Production 55 8. Defence Research and Development 77 9. Inter Service Organisations 95 10. Recruitment and Training 113 11. Resettlement and Welfare of Ex-Servicemen 133 12. Cooperation between the Armed Forces and Civil Authorities 145 13. National Cadet Corps 155 14. Defence Cooperation with Foreign Countries 163 15. Ceremonial and Other Activities 175 16. Activities of Vigilance Units 187 17. Empowerment and Welfare of Women 193 18. Initiatives towards Simplification, Decentralization and Enhancing 201 the Ease of Doing Business **Appendices** I Matters dealt with by the Departments of the Ministry of Defence 207 II Ministers, Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries who were in Position from 211 January 1, 2017 onwards III Summary of Important Audit Observations-Ministry of Defence 212 IV Position of Action Taken Notes (ATNs) as on 31.12.2017 in 223 respect of observations made in the C&AG Reports/PAC Reports ----- ----- ## 1 ## 1 ###### SECURITY ENVIRONMENT ----- ###### Security Environment 1.1 India’s foreign policy and defence strategy seeks to ensure a peaceful and enabling environment for achieving transformative national growth and development. A complex and increasingly unpredictable interplay of regional and global developments, ranging from West Asia to the Indo Pacific, shapes India’s security environment. Guided by the principles of strategic autonomy and self the year, India continued to adopt a holistic approach to security threats and successfully addressed its security imperatives, including emerging aspects such as energy security, information and cyber security and environmental issues. ###### Regional Security Environment 1.3 India occupies a pivotal geographical position reliance, India continued to address a wide spectrum of 1.3 India occupies a pivotal geographical position in the Indian Ocean. An overwhelming large quantum of conventional and non-conventional security challenges by India’s external trade and more than 70 per cent of our pursuing constructive bilateral engagement with partner energy imports originate in West Asia and pass through countries as well as in regional and global frameworks to the Indian Ocean. Maritime Security figures as an important promote peace and stability. dimension of India’s bilateral relations with all Indian Ocean 1.2 The past year witnessed major geopolitical littoral states as well with several regional and multilateral and geo-economic developments, some of which led to bodies such as IORA, ADMM Plus, IONS, ReCAAP, ARF continuing instability and volatility in parts of our immediate etc. India has made substantial progress in its maritime and extended neighbourhood. These uncertainties have engagement in the region and beyond. We initiated been compounded by shifting strategic postures of major efforts to help maritime neighbours establish information- powers, leading to competition and contestation. Over sharing networks and contribute to shared development ----- 1.4 The situation in India’s immediate neighbourhood remains complex. There has been a rise in terrorism in the Pakistan-Afghanistan region. In Sri Lanka and Nepal, the success of post-conflict transition processes depend on the ability of the political system to evolve an inclusive agenda that accommodates the aspirations of all communities. The growing trend of countries in the region falling into debttraps through new paradigms of external developmental assistance poses a challenge to the long term stability of these relatively small and vulnerable economies. Such loans and assistance have already led to adverse consequences for some recipient countries. 1.5 In Afghanistan, the emergence of ‘Islamic State’ and Taliban with the support of countries in the region and outside has further complicated the security situation and continued to foment terrorism and violence. The Afghan National Security Forces, with the help of US and NATO forces, continue to target Taliban and Islamic State to reduce their influence. The Taliban however continues to pursue distinct military as well as political objectives in Afghanistan. The newly announced US policy for Afghanistan and South Asia in August 2017 indicates more flexibility in conducting operations in Afghanistan. Pakistan has yet to reign in its proxies operating in Afghanistan and sheltered in Pakistan. of Maritime Domain Awareness. Maritime connectivity is nations to enhance economic and defence cooperation one of the key pillars of India’s development cooperation for mutual benefit. The exodus of large number of people with Asia and Africa. India has been working with like- from Rakhine State of Myanmar since August 2017, largely minded countries to preserve the integrity, inviolability to Bangladesh, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis in and security of the maritime domain. Recognizing the Bangladesh. growing importance of maritime trade in an increasingly 1.7 India and Bhutan traditionally share unique globalised world, India supports freedom of navigation bilateral relations, characterized by trust and and over-flight, and unimpeded commerce, based on the understanding, which have matured over the years. The principles of international law, particularly UNCLOS. special relationship has been sustained by the tradition of 1.4 The situation in India’s immediate neighbourhood regular visits and high level dialogue. Close cooperation remains complex. There has been a rise in terrorism in the in security issues and effective border management are Pakistan-Afghanistan region. In Sri Lanka and Nepal, the the hallmark of bilateral ties. There has been a gradual success of post-conflict transition processes depend on the and smooth transition towards democratic constitutional ability of the political system to evolve an inclusive agenda monarchy in Bhutan and the next parliamentary elections in Bhutan are due in 2018. 1.8 India continues to assist Maldives in capacity building. The initiation of Defence Cooperation Dialogue in 2016 and ongoing Military Staff talks have provided some impetus to defence cooperation. Growing radicalisation and increasing influence of external powers in the island nation are adversely affecting the regional security environment. Recent developments that threaten democratic structures and processes in the country create further long-term challenges for security and stability. 1.9 India and Nepal enjoy a special and unique relationship rooted in shared heritage, civilisation, culture and extensive people to people relations. Both countries also share close military and security ties. Security issues of mutual concern are regularly discussed with the Government of Nepal through institutionalized bilateral mechanisms. Nepal successfully conducted elections to has yet to reign in its proxies operating in Afghanistan and the Federal Parliament, Provincial Assemblies and Local sheltered in Pakistan. Bodies under the new Constitution in 2017-18. 1.6 The internal security situation in Bangladesh has 1.10 India and Myanmar witnessed further continued to improve due to the effective synergised intensification of ties with successful visits of Prime Minister operations being conducted by Bangladesh’s security to Myanmar in September 2017 and by Senior General to forces. However, the danger of an increase in radicalisation India in July 2017. The attack by Arakan Rohingya Salvation remains a cause of concern that could impact on the Army’s operatives on Myanmar Police outposts in Northern internal security situation of Bangladesh with possible Rakhine and the Myanmar Army’s stern response resulted consequences for India. India and Bangladesh continue in the exodus of a large number of people from Rakhine to progress bilateral defence cooperation. Historical ties, state of Myanmar since August 2017. The humanitarian crisis cultural linkages and security imperatives drive the two which has unfolded has severe security implications for the ----- 1.11 The politico-security situation in Pakistan continues to remain problematic. Law enforcement and security agencies remained largely unaccountable for human rights violations and exercised disproportionate political influence. Pakistan’s precarious economic situation and fluid political setting since the ouster of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in July 2017 pose serious challenges to its internal stability. The Pakistan Army maintains its rigid control on national security policies. Pakistan continues to pursue a confrontational policy vis-a-vis India, primarily driven by Pakistan Army and ISI. The proxy war through its Jehadi organizations in Jammu and Kashmir continues unabated. Under the rubric of CPEC, China has positioned itself as the primary supplier of military hardware, technoeconomic funding and diplomatic support to Pakistan. The Pakistan Army continues to differentiate between good and bad terrorists and nurture anti-India terror groups as strategic assets. Internationally proscribed terror entities and individuals are being encouraged to enter the political mainstream in Pakistan. 1.12 Sri Lanka is a key strategic partner with an important role in ensuring security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region. Increasing investments from foreign entities with a high debt component is a concern. India continued to engage with Sri Lanka on issues of defence and security, including capacity building and training of the armed forces. 1.13 Though events in 2017 added to the complexities in India-China relations, the strategic dialogue between India and China continued under the overall context of a developmental partnership, which also helped in peaceful disengagement of border personnel of India and China at the face-off site in the Doklam region. Both sides recognized that ensuring peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas is an essential pre-requisite to the development of bilateral relations. They agreed that progress in bilateral relations should be guided by the consensus reached between their leaders that at a time of global uncertainty, India-China relations are a factor region as transnational terror organizations could exploit of stability and India and China, in their relationship, the displaced youth. India sent humanitarian relief material must not allow differences to become and is assisting Myanmar and Bangladesh find an amicable disputes. solution to the current crisis. 1.14 India’s Act East policy has found expression 1.11 The politico-security situation in Pakistan through India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with our continues to remain problematic. Law enforcement and extended neighbourhood. India’s vision of Security and security agencies remained largely unaccountable for Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) covers capacityhuman rights violations and exercised disproportionate building, HADR, SAR and EEZ surveillance in addition to political influence. Pakistan’s precarious economic situation blue economy aspects. This has been supplemented by and fluid political setting since the ouster of former Prime showcasing India’s achievements in developing state of Minister Nawaz Sharif in July 2017 pose serious challenges the art defence capabilities, such as in design and building to its internal stability. The Pakistan Army maintains its rigid of warships. The situation in Korean Peninsula arising out control on national security policies. Pakistan continues to of the North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile tests pursue a confrontational policy vis-a-vis India, primarily poses a serious challenge to regional as well as global security. India has condemned the nuclear tests conducted by North Korea and has expressed its concerns over the proliferation of nuclear and missile technologies which need to be investigated thoroughly. 1.15 Japan is reviewing its National Defence Program Guidelines (NDPG) with specific reference to missile defence, outer space and cyber security. Japanese participation in the MALABAR exercises, the ratification of the India-Japan civil nuclear agreement, efforts of the two sides to explore joint developmental projects in Asia and Africa and enhanced bilateral defence cooperation have re-affirmed Indo-Japanese commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 1.16 The security environment in West Asia is critical to India because of our energy requirements and for the security of the large Indian Diaspora. The year saw a deepening of differences between key players which has 1.13 Though events in 2017 added to the complexities manifested itself in the continuing civil war in Syria and in India-China relations, the strategic dialogue between Yemen. Iran and India have stakes in the Chabahar Project India and China continued under the overall context of a through which the first consignment of wheat has been developmental partnership, which also helped in peaceful supplied to Afghanistan. In Iraq, the security forces have disengagement of border personnel of India and China achieved major successes in their campaign against the at the face-off site in the Doklam region. Both sides IS. India’s approach towards the conflicts in West Asia has recognized that ensuring peace and tranquillity in the been to encourage peaceful dialogue with involvement India-China border areas is an essential pre-requisite to of all concerned parties to ensure lasting peace in the the development of bilateral relations. They agreed that region. India continues to support the legally established progress in bilateral relations should be guided by the Governments in the region. consensus reached between their leaders that at a time of global uncertainty, India-China relations are a factor 1.17 India became a full member of the Shanghai ----- political forces are testing the core values of European Union. 1.20 The India US Strategic partnership assumes immense significance in the emerging global order. The visit of the Prime Minister to the United States in June 2017 witnessed the two nations renewing their commitment towards strengthening their strategic partnership and upholding a rules-based global order. In the past few years the Indo-US defence partnership has progressed in tandem with economic relations. Ensuring maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean and the wider Indo Pacific region is a key security imperative and one of the key objectives of India’s engagement with the US and other partners. ###### Internal Security Environment 1.21 State sponsored terrorism by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir remains the foremost internal security schemes for development of roads, setting up of mobile towers, skill development and financial inclusion etc. apart from the flagship schemes of Central Government in infrastructure, education, health, agriculture etc. 1.23 The overall security situation in the North Eastern states improved substantially in 2017. The numbers of insurgency related incidents in the region decreased by 36% percent compared to 2016 (2016-484, 2017-308). The year 2017 witnessed the lowest number of insurgency incidents since 1997. Security forces casualties in the region declined from 17 (2016) to 12 (2017) and civilian casualties from 48 (2016) to 37 (2017). Similarly, number of kidnapping/ abduction incidents also declined by 40% (2016-168, 2017 102). Counter Interagency Operations led to neutralization of 57 militants, arrest of 995 and recovery of 432 weapons in 2017 in the region. Compared to 2013, insurgency incidents declined significantly by 58%, civilian’s casualties by 66%, SFs casualties by 34% and kidnapping/abduction cases by 67% in the region in 2017. While the States of Sikkim, Cooperation Organization (SCO) last year. We have 1.22 There was a marked improvement in LWE friendly relations with all the five Central Asian Republics Scenario in 2017. The geographical spread of LWE and strong security, economic and cultural ties. violence saw significant reduction with the number of districts reporting violence going down from 68 in 2016 1.18 India and Russia have traditionally shared strong to 58 in 2017. The improved security situation is a result ties, especially in the field of defence. This relationship of resolute implementation of the multi-pronged strategy continued last year through the conduct of the historic encompassing security measures, development measures, INDRA-2017, the first ever Tri Services Joint Exercise off ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities etc. Vladivostok in November 2017 and enhanced defence Greater presence of security forces across LWE States and cooperation. severe attrition on armed LWE cadres through arrests, surrenders, desertions and neutralization in operations 1.19 In Europe, internal and external factors pose have contributed to the reduction in violence. Several unprecedented challenges. Internal divisions over the developmental initiatives have been taken specifically for migration crisis, challenges to security amid terrorist development of LWE affected areas including focused attacks, growing inequality, xenophobia and rise of new schemes for development of roads, setting up of mobile ----- themselves. As a result, a number of cadres of insurgent activities. During the period 23.12.2014 to 31.12.2017, 1015 outfits have surrendered after laying down arms and joined cadres/linkmen of NDFB/ Saoraigwra have been arrested the mainstream of society. Sustained counter insurgency with recovery of huge quantity of arms and ammunitions operations are continuing against those outfits including from them and 60 cadres have been neutralized in counter NDFB (Saoraigwra) group which are indulging in violent insurgency operations. ######  ----- ## 2 ###### Organisation and Functions of the Ministry of Defence ----- ###### Organisation and Functions of the Ministry of Defence ###### ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP AND FUNCTIONS 2.1 After Independence, Ministry of Defence was created under the charge of a Cabinet Minister and each Service was placed under its own Commander-in-Chief. In 1955, the Commanders-in-Chief were renamed as the Chief of the Army Staff, the Chief of the Naval Staff and the Chief of the Air Staff. In November 1962, the Department 2.2 The Defence Secretary functions as head of the Department of Defence and is additionally responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the four Departments in the Ministry. ###### THE MINISTRY AND ITS DEPARTMENTS 2.3 The principal task of the Ministry is to frame policy directions on defence and security related matters and communicate them for implementation to the Services Headquarters, Inter-Service Organisations, Production Establishments and Research & Development Organisations. It is required to ensure effective implementation of the Government’s policy directions and the execution of approved programmes within the allocated resources. of Defence Production was set up to deal with research, matters and communicate them for implementation to development and production of defence equipment. In the Services Headquarters, Inter-Service Organisations, November, 1965, the Department of Defence Supplies Production Establishments and Research & Development was created for planning and execution of schemes for Organisations. It is required to ensure effective import substitution of defence requirements. These two implementation of the Government’s policy directions Departments were later merged to form the Department and the execution of approved programmes within the of Defence Production and Supplies. In 2004, the name allocated resources. of Department of Defence Production and Supplies was 2.4 The principal functions of the Departments are as changed to Department of Defence Production. In 1980, follows: the Department of Defence Research and Development was created. In 2004, the Department of Ex-Servicemen (i) The Department of Defence deals with the Welfare was setup. ----- integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and three Services of Staff Committee (COSC) to foster jointness and synergy and various Inter Service Organisations. It amongst the three Services. Since its inception, this HQ has is also responsible for the Defence Budget, achieved considerable milestones in joint and integrated establishment matters, defence policy, matters planning, coordination of intelligence, joint conduct of relating to Parliament, defence cooperation with Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) foreign countries and co-ordination of all defence operations and prioritising/ streamlining procurements. related activities. Salient achievements of HQ IDS, during the ensuing year, are enunciated in succeeding paras. (ii) The Department of Defence Production is headed by a Secretary and deals with matters pertaining to defence production, indigenisation of imported stores, equipment and spares, planning and control of departmental production units of the Ordnance Factory Board and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). (iii) The Department of Defence Research and Development is headed by a Secretary. Its function is to advise the Government on scientific aspects of military equipment and logistics and the formulation of research, design and development plans for equipment required by the Services. (iv) The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare is headed by a Secretary and deals with all resettlement, welfare and pensionary matters of Ex-Servicemen. 2.5 A list of subjects dealt with by various Departments and Finance Division of the Ministry of Defence is given in Appendix-I to this report. **_RM at the Andaman and Nicobar Tri-Service Command_** 2.8 **Unified Commanders’ Conference – 2017:** HQ IDS conducted the Unified Commanders’ Conference (UCC) at New Delhi on July 10 & 11, 2017. The conference provides a platform for discussions at the apex level on all ‘Joint’ issues amongst the three Services. The conference was attended by the Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri, National Security Advisor, Service Chiefs and other Senior military and civil officials of the Ministry of Defence and Tri-Services Organisations/ Institutions. Departments of the Ministry and the Secretary (Defence Finance)/ Financial Advisor (Defence Services) who held positions during the period of this report is given in **Appendix-II to this report.** ###### HEADQUARTERS INTEGRATED DEFENCE STAFF (HQ IDS) 2.9 **Chiefs of Staff Committee Farewell Banquet for** 2.7 HQ IDS was raised on October 1, 2001 based on **the President: The Chiefs of Staff Committee hosted a** the recommendations of Group of Ministers (GoM) on farewell banquet on July 21, 2017 in honour of President the Kargil Review Committee (KRC) report. The HQ was on the eve of his relinquishing office. The Vice President, raised under the command & control of Chairman Chiefs Prime Minister, Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri, ----- Service Chiefs, and other Senior military and civil officials 2.12 **Joint Special Forces Training Camp: The Camp** of the Services and the Ministry of Defence attended the is conducted annually under the aegis of Headquarters Banquet. Integrated Defence Staff with a view to furthering integration between the Services in the field of Special Operations. This year the exercise was conducted in November 2017 at the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 2.13 **_Humanitarian_** **_Assistance_** **_and_** **_Disaster_** **_Relief (HADR) Exercises:_** Three joint HADR exercises were carried out at Hyderabad, Shillong and Karwar, with participation of all stakeholders from the Armed Forces as well as the civil administration and central agencies, to rehearse and validate preparedness towards dealing with natural disasters. 2.10 **_Exercise INDRA:_** Giving Indo-Russian defence 2.11 **_Defence of Andaman & Nicobar Exercise_** **_(DANX):_** Exercise was carried out in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and surrounding waters in November 2017. Assets and personnel from all three Services participated in this exercise, both from the mainland as well as those stationed in the islands. HQ IDS as an Armed Forces Training Institute (AFTI) on May 4, 2017. 2.15 **_Armed Forces Veterans’ Day: The 2[nd] Armed_** Forces Veterans’ Day was held on January 14, 2018 as a mark of respect and commitment towards our Veterans. The occasion was marked by rallies at Delhi, Allahabad, Mumbai, occasion was marked by rallies at Delhi, Allahabad, Mumbai, stationed in the islands. Port Blair, Pune, Lucknow, Jalandhar and Jaipur. The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day Rally is an outreach programme to interact with Veterans and to apprise them of the measures taken by the Services HQ and Ministry of Defence on matters concerning their pension and welfare. Chief of Integrated Staff also laid a wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti, along with Veterans of the three Services, on the occasion. ###### ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL 2.16 The Government has established Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) for the adjudication of complaints and ----- 2.18 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a road construction organization to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces. Starting operations in May 1960 with two projects, it has now grown to 18 projects. Nine BRO projects are located in North West India (4 in J&K, 2 in Himachal Pradesh, 2 in Uttarakhand and 1 in Rajasthan), eight in Eastern India (1 in Sikkim, 4 in Arunachal Pradesh, 1 in Nagaland, 1 in Mizoram and 1 in Tripura) and 1 in Bhutan. Out of these, one project in Tripura has been kept in suspended animation. 2.19 BRO is mainly entrusted with task of construction and maintenance of roads in the border areas, in keeping with defence requirements. These roads are developed and maintained through funds provided under different heads. 2.20 Cabinet Secretariat has amended Government of India, Allocation of Business Rules 1961 vide Notification dated January 9, 2015 to include all matter relating to Border Roads Development Board (BRDB) and Border Roads Organization under Ministry of Defence. BRO is work charged Organization under Ministry of Defence. 2.21 BRO has earned a reputation of being the only road construction agency to construct and maintain roads in difficult, isolated and inhospitable terrain in inclement climate conditions. BRO has constructed approximately 52,000 Km of roads, 598 major permanent bridges of 49200 Meter length and 19 airfields in these areas of the country. At present, BRO is working on 852 roads (38,118 Km) which include new construction, improvement from single lane to Double lane (530 Nos and 22,803 Km) and maintenance of Roads of 18803 Km. These 852 roads 2.22 Finance Division in the Ministry of Defence deals with all matters having a financial implication. This Division is headed by Secretary (Defence Finance)/ Financial Advisor (Defence Services) and is fully integrated with the Ministry. 2.23 The Ministry of Defence enjoys enhanced delegated financial powers to facilitate quicker decision making. These powers are exercised with the concurrence of the Finance Division. With a view to ensuring transparency in exercise of these powers in respect of defence procurement matters and compliance with the laid down policy guidelines, the Defence Procurement Procedure and Defence Procurement Manual are updated from time to time. 2.24 Finance Division prepares and monitors Defence Services Estimates, Civil Estimates of the Ministry of Defence and the Estimates in respect of Defence Pensions. Break-up of the actual expenditure for the years 201516 and 2016-17, as also the Revised Estimates for 2017-18 and Budget Estimates for 2018-19 in respect of Defence Services Estimates are given in Table No. 2.1 and the relevant graph/chart at the end of this Chapter. dispute regarding service matters and appeals arising out also include 61 Indo China Border Roads (ICBRs). The of verdicts of the Court Martial of the Members of the three construction of 27 ICBRs has already been completed and Services (Army, Navy and Air Force) and provide speedy initial connectivity to further 23 roads has been achieved. justice to them. BRO is also maintaining five airfields. In addition, 2 Nos of Tunnels, Rohtang Tunnel (8.80 Km) in Himachal Pradesh 2.17 At present, the Principal Bench at Delhi and and Theng (0.578 Km) in Sikkim are under construction. Regional Benches at Chennai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Breakthrough of these tunnels has been achieved. Kolkata, Kochi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Jabalpur and Srinagar Completion of Theng tunnel is planned in the Financial are functional. Year 2017-18. ###### BORDER ROADS ORGANISATION DEFENCE (FINANCE) 2.18 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a road 2.22 Finance Division in the Ministry of Defence deals construction organization to meet the requirements of the with all matters having a financial implication. This Division Armed Forces. Starting operations in May 1960 with two is headed by Secretary (Defence Finance)/ Financial projects, it has now grown to 18 projects. Nine BRO projects Advisor (Defence Services) and is fully integrated with the ----- |Col1|2015-16 Actuals (Rev+Cap)|2016-17 Actuals (Rev+Cap)|RE 2017-18 (Rev+Cap)|BE 2018-19 (Rev+Cap)| |---|---|---|---|---| |Army|123550.86|142293.3|146657.51|153875.22| |Navy|34866.73|37133.65|38227.09|40419.53| |Air Force|52219.27|53271.23|60779.78|64591.44| |DGOF|1101.62|1643.22|880.22|1530.96| |DGQA|867.07|986.54|996|1026.98| |R&D|13289.28|13382.05|15463.25|17861.19| |Total|225894.83|248709.99|263003.85|279305.32| **Table 2.1** **Service/ Department-wise Break-up of Defence Expenditure/ Estimates** (` in crore) **2015-16 Actuals (Rev+Cap)** **2016-17 Actuals** **RE 2017-18 (Rev+Cap)** **BE 2018-19** **(Rev+Cap)** **(Rev+Cap)** Army 123550.86 142293.3 146657.51 153875.22 Navy 34866.73 37133.65 38227.09 40419.53 Air Force 52219.27 53271.23 60779.78 64591.44 DGOF 1101.62 1643.22 880.22 1530.96 DGQA 867.07 986.54 996 1026.98 R&D 13289.28 13382.05 15463.25 17861.19 DGOF – Directorate General of Ordnance Factories DGQA- Director General of Quality Assurance R&D- Research & Development ----- ######  ----- ----- ## 3 ## 3 ##### Indian Army ----- ###### Indian Army 3.1 The changing global geo-political dynamics presents the Nation with multiple security challenges. While constantly reviewing its operational preparedness/ postures to meet the perceived security challenges, the Indian Army (IA) is committed to the defence of the country from external and internal threats across the entire spectrum of warfare. Also, in times of disaster/ natural calamities, the Indian Army is in the forefront, providing soft targets like security force bases and convoys. The sentiments of the local population are being exploited by Separatists and inimical elements to ignite passion and to destabilise democratic institutions. Increased radicalisation and agitational dynamics, supported by social media campaign, have thrown new challenges for the Security Forces. 3.4 The recent action by the National Investigation aid and succour to the affected people. Agency (NIA) against second rung leadership of Hurriyat has reduced their activity and restricted their operating ###### JAMMU AND KASHMIR space. 3.2 The overall situation in the Valley is under control, although the cycle of violence initiated after Uri attacks 3.5 **_Ceasefire Violations (CFV):_** The ceasefire last year have continued. The Ceasefire Violations (CFVs) along the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL), Line of Control (LC) and International Border (IB) Sectors in J&K along Line of Control (LC) have shown a considerable has generally held. In the year 2016 post Uri terrorist attack increase over the corresponding period last year. Instances on September 18, 2016, the tempo of CFVs increased of infiltration attempts and tactical actions by enemy have considerably and has remained constant this year too. also increased. There were 228 CFVs along the LC in 2016 and this year 3.3 In the hinterland, the terrorists are focusing on till date (October 11, 2017) there have been 538 CFVs. ----- infiltration bids resulting in 58 terrorists killed (in 2016, the Army had eliminated 27 infiltration bids resulting in 37 terrorist killed). (b) **_Successful Infiltration:_** As per Multi Agency Centre Assessment, in 2017 till September 30, 2017, 80 terrorists infiltrated successfully out of the 291 who attempted (in 2016, 119 terrorists were successful out of 371 who attempted). ###### Situation in Hinterland 3.7 **_Terrorists Killed in Action: In 2017, 151 terrorists_** were eliminated by Army in hinterland. This year till date [January 14, 2018], 2 terrorists have been eliminated by Security Forces in hinterland. 3.8 **_Conclusion: The Army has assiduously combated_** terrorism in the State through people friendly operations with ‘Zero tolerance’ for Human Right violations. The endeavour would be to further strengthen the counter 3.10 **_Assam:_** The security situation in the State remained largely peaceful and under control. Calibrated, synergised and coordinated operations by Security Forces significantly reduced the operational space of insurgent groups. National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Saraigaora) {NDFB (S)} has been marginalised leading to demoralisation and disenchantment amongst its cadres. Insurgent groups are facing acute financial crunch and have resorted to extortion and sporadic acts of violence to maintain their relevance. 3.11 **_Nagaland:_** Security situation in the State has improved considerably since 2015. National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN(K)] has been marginalized due to focused counter insurgency operations by Security Forces and presently its activities are confined to Eastern Nagaland and Myanmar Naga Hills. Concerted and relentless operations by Security Forces along India – Myanmar border (IMB) has severely dented the outfit, both physically and psychologically. 3.12 Framework Agreement for Naga Peace Accord was signed on August 3, 2015 and attempts to gain consensus of various stakeholders by Government of India is in progress. National Socialist Council of Nagaland (KitoviNeakpao) and six Insurgent Groups have come together to form the ‘Working Group’ in an attempt to counter the increased influence of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isaac Muivah) {NSCN (IM)}. The Working Group of Naga National People’s Group (NNPG) have recently met Mr RN Ravi to convey their concerns on inclusive solution to the Naga peace process. Civil Society Organisations and Naga Tribal Council (NTC – apex body of Naga tribes of Nagaland) have also been pressuring Appropriate and effective retaliation, where required, was of the scale of violence in insurgency prone areas. Owing carried out to the CFVs initiated by Pakistan. The incidents to successful execution of comprehensive action plan of CFVs are taken up through the established mechanisms by the Security Forces against the insurgent groups, the of hotlines, flag meetings and Directorate General violence levels registered a decrease of approximately of Military Operation talks between the two countries. 60% thus ensuring moral ascendancy of Security Forces and Government machinery in the region. Inputs reveal 3.6 **_Infiltration:_** Active training and aiding of that insurgent groups are facing acute administrative terrorists continues from across the border to infiltrate and financial crunch due to relentless operations by through the LC to sustain proxy war in J&K. The efficacy Security Forces and have been forced to form umbrella of own Counter Infiltration grid has resulted in heavy organisations to maintain their capability for orchestrating attrition on infiltrating terrorists and lowering of successful violent activities. infiltration across the LC as reflected below: 3.10 **_Assam:_** The security situation in the State (a) **_Infiltration Bids Eliminated: In 2017 till date_** remained largely peaceful and under control. Calibrated, (November 13, 2017), the Army eliminated 32 synergised and coordinated operations by Security ----- 3.14 Demand of implementation of Inner Line Permit and its opposition were the main factors for protests in Manipur. Politics of “Blockades” and “Bandhs” continued to prevail and led to increasing fissures amongst the three major communities namely; Meiteis – Nagas – Kukis. The State is witnessing increased activities of NSCN (IM) in Naga dominated areas. There is also increased activity of Civil Society Organisations seeking clarification on the content of the Frame Work Agreement and these have been voicing concerns over maintaining territorial integrity of Manipur in light of the NSCN (IM)’s claim for Nagalim. 3.15 **_Arunachal Pradesh:_** Security situation in Arunachal Pradesh has been gradually improving in terms of reduction in violent incidents, lower civilian casualties and increasing number of apprehending of terrorists. Synergised operations by Security Forces have reduced the operational space of insurgents. Apart from the districts of Longding, Tirap and Changlang, the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 11 Police stations along the Assam border have been declared as ‘Disturbed Area’ for six months beyond September 30, 2017. Earlier areas under 14 police stations were declared as ‘Disturbed Area’. 3.18 **_Mizoram: State remained peaceful with increase_** in attempts by insurgent groups to smuggle arms and narcotics. Off late there is an increase in activities of Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups (EAG) along the trijunction of India, Myanmar and Bangladesh Border. There is a likelihood of spill-over of EAG activities in South Mizoram and influx of Myanmar population fearing violence by EAGs. Crackdown of Myanmar Army on ArakanRohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) has led to mass exodus of certain communities from Myanmar to neighbouring countries. Proactive measures are thus being taken to establish a coordinated intelligence grid and undertake effective border management to preclude any deterioration of situation on own side of India Myanmar Border. 3.19 **_Tripura:_** The State has remained comparatively peaceful and violence was within the threshold of law and order. Based on requisition from District Magistrate, West Tripura and Khowai districts, Assam Rifles columns were deployed in aid to civil authority for maintaining law and order in the affected areas with effect from September 21 to 30, 2017. 3.20 **_Summary: The year 2017 witnessed reduced_** levels of violence which reflect the efforts of Security Forcesto ensure transition of security environment from volatility to peace and tranquility. The region is at the cusp of major changes and large infrastructure and communication projects are on the anvil as part of ‘Act East Policy’. The ongoing NRC update and Naga Peace Accord is likely to have a Pan regional impact and situation needs to be proactively monitored in the coming months due to the likelihood of ethnic clashes. the NSCN(K) to join the peace process. In view of the 3.17 **_Meghalaya:_** The State continues to remain upcoming State Assembly elections in February, 2018 and peaceful with dwindling support base for Garo National the perceived public opinion that the Naga Peace Process Liberation Army (GNLA). The violence remained largely is nearing its conclusion, there is increased political activity confined to Garo hills perpetrated by the GNLA. Spillover by all stakeholders. of the activities of these groups was also visible in neighbouring districts of Goalparaand Dhubri in Assam. 3.13 **_Manipur:_** Security situation in the State The recent Gazette notification by Government of India continues to remain fragile and it continued to be the most has declared only 10 km belt of area bordering Assam as disturbed State in the North East region. Majority of the ‘Disturbed Area’, while earlier it was 20 km belt. violence has been perpetrated by Valley based groups as they accounted for approximately 60% of the violence in 3.18 **_Mizoram: State remained peaceful with increase_** Manipur. Inter-tribal rivalry and insider - outsider divide in attempts by insurgent groups to smuggle arms and was prominently visible during 2017. narcotics. Off late there is an increase in activities of Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups (EAG) along the tri- 3.14 Demand of implementation of Inner Line Permit junction of India, Myanmar and Bangladesh Border. There is and its opposition were the main factors for protests in ----- to be peaceful. There are few areas along the border where (b) There was a visible cold period in the Border India and China have differing perception of the LAC. Both Defence Cooperation between both the sides carry out patrolling upto their respective perceptions countries post HH Dalai Lama visit to of LAC. Specific cases of transgression by Chinese Arunachal Pradesh in April, 2017, after patrols into such areas across LAC are taken up with which China suspended all BPMs. A similar Chinese authorities through the established mechanism stance was observed during the Doklam stand off. of Hotlines, Border Personnel Meetings (BPM) and Flag (c) **_Hotline between India and China:_** India and Meetings. China agreed to establish a hotline between the ###### Doklam Stand Off Military Headquarters of the two countries as part of Border Defence Cooperation Agreement 3.22 The Doklam face-off has been a landmark event in 2013. Discussions are on to operationalise the India-China relations. India displayed a firm but determined mechanism at the earliest. ‘Resolve’ to hold its ground. The Indian sensitivities to the Doklam Plateau area of Bhutan – by virtue of its location 3.26 **_Transgressions:_** The number of transgressions and proximity to the Siliguri corridor, too, was highlighted. in 2017 have increased from 2016 indicating PLA’s 3.23 The entire period could be divided into three distinct phases based on the status of activities of both sides – a ‘Quiet’ stand off upto June 25, 2017, buildup of forces by both sides complemented by bellicose Chinese media from June 26 to August 14, 2017 and a subsequent ‘Thaw’ leading to disengagement from August 15 to 28, 2017. 3.24 Disengagement at Face-Off Point between own troops and PLA took place on August 28, 2017. The mutual disengagement was a result of intense diplomatic communications between both the sides, complemented by the firm Resolve and Determination shown by Indian Army on ground. Post the disengagement, however, deescalation of troops is yet to take place. ###### Border Defence Cooperation between the two Countries 3.26 **_Transgressions:_** The number of transgressions in 2017 have increased from 2016 indicating PLA’s assertiveness and sensitivity to its claims on the Northern Borders. Till date, the total number of transgressions on the Northern Borders are 334 (including 65 by fishermen at Dichu) vis-a-vis 235 (including 56 by fishermen at Dichu) in 2016 for the corresponding period. ###### DEFENCE COOPERATION WITH FRIENDLY FOREIGN COUNTRIES 3.27 Defence Cooperation activities constitute an important tool for furtherance of our national interests and foreign policy objectives. In keeping with India’s rising global stature in recent years, there has been a considerable increase in Defence Cooperation activities undertaken by the Indian Army. Accordingly, an increasing number of Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) have shown keen interest to engage with the Indian Army, which is viewed not only as the world’s second largest standing Army but also as a professional, apolitical force with extensive combat experience and exemplary training standards. As on date, Indian Army undertakes Defence cooperation activities with 99 countries. 3.25 During the year, both the countries had a number combat experience and exemplary training standards. As of Flag Meetings/Border Personal Meeting (BPM) which on date, Indian Army undertakes Defence cooperation have contributed towards Border Defence Cooperation. In activities with 99 countries. addition, following Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) 3.28 **_Structured Engagements:_** The Government are in the process of implementation: of India has entered into MoUs/ Defence Cooperation (a) **_New Border Personnel Management (BPM)_** Agreement with 55 countries. Indian Army holds bilateral **_Mechanism: At present there are five locations_** Army-to-Army Staff Talks (including Executive Steering on Northern Borders where BPMs are conducted. Groups) with 14 countries. These provide the formal Two additional sites, namely Lipulekh in Middle basis for progressing Defence cooperation initiatives. For Sector and Chumar in Western Sect are under engagement with Nepal, there is a joint Ministry of Defence consideration. and Ministry of External Affairs mechanism called Nepal ----- between India and Nepal continues to be strengthend in various fields by providing defence equipment, training to persons of Nepal Army, through visit of medical teams, trekking teams and visit of senior officers. Capability enhancement of the Nepal Army is also being undertaken. 3.31 **_Bhutan:_** In keeping with the traditional close ties with Bhutan, we are providing assistance for capacity building of the Royal Bhutan Army and Royal Body Guards to further enhance strategic relations. ###### Combined Exercise with Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC) 3.32 Combined Military excercises with FFCs are an important part of defence cooperation. It involve sharing of experiences, understanding the changing dynamics of military operation, developing inter-opreability and stremlining the procedures for combined operations including Humanitarin Assistance and Disaster Relief. Sampriti-VII at Umroi and Variengte from November 6 to 18, 2017. 3.34 **_Visits: The year 2017 was witness to the conduct_** of numerous high and functional level visits. The Army Chiefs of Japan, Czech Republic, Israel, Afghanistan and Bangladesh visited India while the COAS visited Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. In addition, 451 high/ functional level interactions/ engagements were undertaken with FFCs during the year. 3.35 **_Joint Exercises:_** Joint Exercises with FFCs constitute the most visible component of our defence cooperation activities. These events showcase our professionalism globally and provide valuable exposure to own troops. Two new joint exercises have been instituted with Vietnam and Myanmar during the year. 3.36 2017 also saw the upgradation of Exercise India Bilateral Consultative Group on Security (NIBCGS). Battalion Level Combined Training/ Excercise- A similar multi Ministry engagement exists with Russia Exercise Surya Kiran XI, at Pithoragarh, from wherein a ‘Road Map for the Development of India – Russia March 7 to 20, 2017. Defence Cooperation’ has been signed during the Annual (c) **_Exercise Surya Kiran XII:_** 12[th] Indo-Nepal Meeting of Defence Ministers held in Russia on June 23, Battalion Level Combined Training/Exercise- 2017. Exercise Surya Kiran XII, at Nepal from September 3.29 There are 70 Military/Defence Attachés including 3 to 16, 2017. 31 from the Army posted in 44 Defence Wings abroad. Similarly, Defence representation in foreign embassies in (d) **_Mitra Shakti-V:_** 5[th] Indo-Sri-Lanka Training/ New Delhi has increased to 113 Defence Attachés from 70 Exercise - Exercise Mitra Shakit-V at Aundh, Pune, countries. from October 13 to 26, 2017. 3.30 **_Nepal:_** The focus on enhancing military to (e) **_Exercise Sampriti-2017:_** 7[th] Indo-Bangladesh military relations as part of ongoing defence cooperation Platoon Level Training/ Exercise - Exercise between India and Nepal continues to be strengthend in Sampriti-VII at Umroi and Variengte from ----- 3.38 **_Military Ceremonial Events:_** Indian Army led the 62 member Services Band in the Spasskaya Military Music Festival held in Moscow from August 26 to September 3, 2017. Our Pipers also participated in the Annual Commemoration Ceremony of WW-I held in France and Belgium from November 9 to 14, 2017. An Indian Army Delegation attended the Ceremony at La Gorgue, France on November 12, 2017 for burial of the remains of two Indian Soldiers martyred during WW-I in France. ###### MODERNISATION AND EQUIPMENT 3.39 The major Army acquisition is focused on modernisation, building new capabilities and making up for deficiencies, while giving impetus to indigenization. Various measures have been adopted by Army to reduce procurement time-lines and hasten procurement for certain critical requirements. 3.40 **_Acquisitions:_** Modernisation and capability development of Indian Army is taking place at a rapid pace. During the current financial Year 2017-18 (upto November, 2017) 13 (thirteen) contracts worth ` 30030 crore have been signed for capital procurement of defence equipment for Army such as Helicopter, Missiles, Simulators, Artillery Guns, Electronic Fuzes and Ammunition. Various Arms and Services are being modernized to enhance the combat efficiency as follows: 3.37 **_International_** **_Army_** **_Games_** **_(Russia)_** capability of the Infantry soldier. Contract for Sub **_2017:_** The Indian Army contingents participated in Machine Guns for Rasthriya Rifles has been signed the Tank Biathlon and Sniper Competitions of International and acquisition of latest weapons and equipment Army Games (Russia) – 2017 from July 29 to August 12, 2017 is underway to enhance fighting capability and in Russia and Kazakhstan respectively. Own tanks were survivability of Infantry. used in the Tank Biathlon for the first time. Indian Army (c) **_Artillery:_** Capability development of Artillery also sent a number of observers in various competitions is focused on enhancing lethality, accuracy and held in Russia and Kazakhstan. surveillance capabilities. Signing of contracts 3.38 **_Military Ceremonial Events:_** Indian Army to enhance the firepower and accuracy is led the 62 member Services Band in the Spasskaya underway. Upgrades of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Military Music Festival held in Moscow from August 26 (SATCOM) System, Weaponisation of UAVs and to September 3, 2017. Our Pipers also participated in the Upgunning of Guns are in the pipeline which will Annual Commemoration Ceremony of WW-I held in France give a tremendous boost to the fire power and and Belgium from November 9 to 14, 2017. An Indian Army surveillance capability of Indian Army. (d) **_Army Air Defence: Capability enhancement of_** Corps of Army Air Defence is underway. Induction of Surface to Air Missiles will give a tremendous boost to the air defence capability of ground forces. In addition, procurement/upgrades of number Air Defence Gun and equipment are at fairly advanced stages and will further enhance the capability of ground based Air Defence. (e) **_Army Aviation:_** Army Aviation is enhancing its firepower and surveillance capability. Many contracts have been concluded in the current financial year. Procurement of Search and Rescue Equipment and Air to Air Missile are at advanced stages of procurement. In addition procurement of helicopters will enhance the fighting capability. 3.41 In addition to acquisitions specific to different arms, induction of Specialist Vehicles, Critical Rolling Stock for rail movement, projects for Electronic Warfare, communication and Battlefield Management are also being undertaken. All these modernisation schemes once implemented would ensure a robust Army capable to take on any challenge in the envisaged battlefield milieu. and Services are being modernized to enhance the combat Stock for rail movement, projects for Electronic Warfare, efficiency as follows: communication and Battlefield Management are also being undertaken. All these modernisation schemes once (a) **_Mechanised Forces: Capability enhancement of_** implemented would ensure a robust Army capable to take Mechanised Forces is being undertaken by means on any challenge in the envisaged battlefield milieu. of night enablement, enhancing mobility and accuracy and upgradation of existing equipment. 3.42 A number of initiatives have been undertaken Night enablement of tanks and BMPs are aimed at to streamline and hasten the procurement process enhancing night fighting capability and accuracy. keeping in view the provisions of Defence Procurement Procedure – 2016. Government has also promulgated (b) **_Infantry:_** Enhancing fighting capabilities of the policy of Strategic Partnerships in the Defence Sector Infantry is being undertaken with an aim to which is intended to institutionalize a transparent and enhance survivability, lethality and fighting ----- object mechanism to encourage border participation of ammunition is done by placing five year Roll on Indent of the private sector in manufacture of major on Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to enable it to plan defence platforms and equipment. Government its production. The indent is placed on mutually agreed regularly monitors progress of ongoing procurement targets keeping the OFB capacity in view. The first five projects, so as to ensure that the Army is equipped to meet year Roll on Indent for 2010 to 2014 was placed on OFB the entire spectrum of security challenges. in February, 2010. The second Roll on indent was placed on OFB in October, 2013 for projected requirement of five 3.43 The Army Design Bureau (ADB) was raised on year perspective plan for year 2014 to 2019. Production August 31, 2016 with a charter “to function as an Army reports of OFB are being monitored monthly and shortfalls interface with leading research institutions like the DRDO are being highlighted. and IITs, Academia, DPSUs and the industry, enabling them to understand and appreciate user requirements in depth 3.48 **_Ammunition Road Map:_** During mid course and paving the way for high quality research and product evaluation of Five Year Roll on Plan of ammunition, need development”. The ADB has mapped the indigenous was felt for preparing Ammunition Road Map to address capabilities and capacities of the entire nation in the terms the criticalities. Ammunition Road Map was approved by of technology, R&D and production for the DPSUs, Private Industry as well as various Academic Institutes. The ADB has been interacting with industries at various regional hubs and Technology Institutes/ R&D establishments across the country to help the industry and academia understand the modernization requirements of the Indian Army and for the Army to appreciate the capabilities/ constraints of the industry/ academia. 3.44 To engage the industry and academia, two Compendiums of Problem Statements highlighting various equipment and technology related problems faced by the Indian Army were published. There has been a very heartening response from both the Industry and academia and now we are in the process of finalizing the routes for productionising/ developing the solutions found suitable for the Army. A third Compendium is under compilation. 3.45 The ADB has also been empowered to facilitate Ministry of Defence to meet ammunition requirement. The ammunition procurement plan approved under the Ammunition Road Map included placing of additional requirements on OFB and procurement of some ammunition items ex-import. 3.49 **_Emergency Procurement of Ammunition:_** Ministry of Defence delegated Emergency Procurement powers to VCOAS in October, 2016. As a result of this delegation, done with a view to make up critical deficiency of Indian Army, many contracts were finalized for various critical ammunition, armament, vehicles and spares item. The procurements undertaken have improved the state of equipment holdings of Indian Army. 3.50 **_Delegation_** **_of_** **_Powers_** **_to_** **_Maintain_** **_Minimum Stock Level of Critical Ammunition and_** **_Spares:_** In order to ensure that the Armed Forces are always well-equipped for meeting emergent operational basic research through the Army Technology Board. requirements, the powers for procurement to maintain Research to convert a proof of concept to a prototype minimum levels of critical ammunition and critical spares, stage can also be facilitated by the ADB through the have been delegated to the Service Headquarters (SHQs). Technology development fund. The power and responsibility is therefore given to the Armed Forces to ensure that the minimum critical levels ###### Ammunition for ammunition and spares are maintained at all times. 3.46 **_Ammunition Stocks:_** A number of major 3.51 **_Manufacture of Ammunition for Indian_** initiatives have been taken for improving ammunition **_Army by Indian Industry: To facilitate development_** stocks of Indian Army. This multi-pronged strategy is of indigenous capacity and reduce import dependence going to result in gradual build-up of ammunition. with the long-term objective of building capacity within 3.47 **_Ammunition Roll on Plan:_** The management the industry as a robust alternative source of ammunition, ----- 3.54 **_Delegation of Powers for maintaining_** **_100% stock level of Critical Armament & Mines:_** Financial powers have been delegated to VCOAS for undertaking procurement upto 100% authorization in respect of some identified critical armaments and mines. 3.55 **_Weapon Night Sights and Surveillance Devices:_** The requirement of Image Intensifier Night Vision Devices (NVD) for Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) and Non-AFV applications of Indian Army are met by M/s BEL & OLF. Present procurement cases from M/s BEL include Hand Held Thermal Imager (HHTI), HHTI with Laser Range Finder (LRF), Passive Night Vision Goggles (PNVG), Passive Night Vision Binoculars (PNVB), Passive Night Sight (PNS) for INSAS Rifle/LMG and from OLF include Image Intensifier & Thermal Imagery Sights for AFV platforms. ###### RASHTRIYA RIFLES 3.56 Rashtriya Rifles since its raising has rendered invaluable assistance towards the security as well as socio-economic development of the State. During 2017, Rashtriya Rifles has relentlessly pressed on with its operational tasks. The Force as a whole provided pivotal support for maintaining peace and tranquillity in the State which otherwise continues to be in turmoil. This has made a visible change in the way people perceive the Army, besides increasing the comfort levels between 'Awaam' and 'Jawan'. Also, Youth Employment and Guidance Nodes (YEGN), set up by Rashtriya Rifles, targeted the youth of the State effectively. This has helped them explore avenues of higher education and employment, thus guiding them away from the lure of easy money and a misplaced sense of power through terrorism. 3.61 Creation of Rashtriya Rifles, the only specially structured Counter Insurgency/Counter Terrorism Force in the world has been one of the finest examples of a strategic decision with a long term perspective. The expertise gained is invaluable in building comprehensive National Power and needs to be preserved in perpetuity. It will be the endeavour of the Force to eliminate terrorism from the State in its entirety and continue to guide the populace, particularly the youth, to join the national mainstream. the Government has approved manufacturing of selected 3.58 **_Operational Achievements of Rashtriya_** ammunition for Indian Army by Indian Industry. **_Rifles: The Rashtriya Rifles has neutralised 142 terrorists_** during the period under review (108 killed, 34 apprehended) ###### Armament and has also recovered significant cache of warlike stores. 3.52 **_Armament Ex-OFB: Based on Annual Provision_** 3.59 **_Shri Amarnath Yatra (Op Shiva):_** Rashtriya Review, indent is placed on OFB for manufacture of Rifles units and formations played a major role in ensuring armament for which OFB has the Capacity and Technology. peaceful conduct of Yatra by early and tiered deployment, 3.53 **_Armament Ex-Import:_** Due to non-availability aggressive domination and sound intelligence network. of technology, certain armaments are also being imported Full assistance including medical cover was provided to to make up the deficiency. facilitate the movement of the devotees. 3.54 **_Delegation of Powers for maintaining_** 3.60 **_People Friendly Operations:_** A large number **_100% stock level of Critical Armament & Mines:_** of people friendly activities were undertaken to shape the Financial powers have been delegated to VCOAS people’s perception about the Army and the Government. for undertaking procurement upto 100% authorization in ----- Ecological, MAHAR for the state of Maharashtra for afforestation and related activities in Marathwada region. The unit has been raised at Aurangabad and is operationally effective with effect from December 9, 2017. (b) **_Raising of an Infantry Battalion (Territorial_** **_Army)_** **_for_** **_Andaman_** **_and_** **_Nicobar_** **_Command:_** Government has approved raising of 172 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Madras for Andaman and Nicobar Command. The Unit is under raising at MADRAS Regimental Centre with effect from August, 2017. Presently, recruitment is being carried out at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The unit will be operationally effective with effect from May 1, 2019. (c) **_Raising of one Composite Ecological Task_** **_Force (CETF) Battalion for National Mission_** a vibrant and committed organisation and also to promote healthy lifestyle in all ranks and families of Armed Forces. The event saw tremendous enthusiastic participation by more than 3000 personnel and was flagged of by Lt. Colonel (Honorary) Kapil Dev (former captain of Indian cricket team) and Director General of Military Operations. The Territorial Army Symphony Band conducted a band display at India Gate on October 8, 2017. The event was witnessed by a large civilian crowd who appreciated and added to the patriotic environment of the evening. 3.63 **_Contribution of Territorial Army Units_** approximately 652.77 Lakh saplings and covered an area **_in Counter Insurgency/Counter Terrorism and_** of approximately 72,618 hectares. The efforts of Ecological **_Internal Security: Presently approximately 75 percent of_** Task Force Battalions (Territorial Army) have been TA units are deployed in Counter Insurgency/ appreciated by one and all. Counter Terrorism environment in Jammu & Kashmir and North-East and are playing an important role as an 3.66 **_Territorial Army Day Celebrations: The_** adjunct to Regular Army for carrying out assigned task in Territorial Army celebrates its Raising Day on October 9 professional manner. every year. Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), Other Ranks (ORs) of Territorial Army and their families, 3.64 Raising of new Territorial Army Battalions: called on The President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhawan (a) **_Raising of an Infantry Battalion (Territorial_** on October 9, 2017. The Territorial Army Half Marathon **_Army)_** **_Ecological_** **_for_** **_Government_** **_of_** was organised at Carriappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt on **_Maharashtra: Government has approved raising_** October 2, 2017 with an aim to project Territorial Army as of 136 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) a vibrant and committed organisation and also to promote ----- **_Calling on the President of India by Territorial Army Fraternity_** **3.67** **_COAS_** **_Silver_** **_Trophy_** **_for_** **_the_** **_Year_** **_2017-18:_** 105 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) RAJ RIF and 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) ASSAM has been declared joint winners as Best Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) amongst 43 Territorial Army units (Infantry and Home & Hearth Units). **3.68** **_Honours and Awards 2017: The following_** Gallantry/Distinguished Service Awards have been granted to Territorial Army personnel on the occasion of Independence Day 2017: (i) Kirti Chakra - 01 (ii) Sena Medal - 01 (iii) Mention-in-Despatches (Operation Rakshak) - 01 It has demonstrated a unique capacity of sustaining large troop commitments over prolonged periods. Towards the fulfillment of India’s commitment to the UN and peace, 153 Indian Army soldiers have so far made the supreme sacrifice. 3.70 The professionalism of Indian contingents has been widely acknowledged. Indian contingents have repeatedly been felicitated by the Force Commanders of their respective missions for their superlative performance. A number of measures have been undertaken to enhance financial powers and fast track procurement procedures to increase the serviceability and availability of contingents in UN missions. The Overseas Allowance of troops deployed in UN missions has been enhanced in September, 2017. 3.71 United Nations Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO): India has deployed an Infantry Brigade Group alongwith Staff Officers (SOs) and Military Observers (MILOBs) to the mission since 2004. Indian troops have conducted extensive operations to support the National Army of Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rapid Deployable Battalion (RDB) has also been operationalised in the mission area thus providing a dynamic and potent tool to Commander, the Indian UN Brigade to fulfill the requirements of the mandate. Due to re-organization of the mission, one Indian Infantry Battalion Group has been reduced from the mission in August, 2017. (Operation Rakshak) - 01 3.71 United Nations Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO): India has deployed an Infantry (iv) COAS Commendation Card - 06 Brigade Group alongwith Staff Officers (SOs) and Military (v) VCOAS Commendation Card - 01 Observers (MILOBs) to the mission since 2004. Indian troops have conducted extensive operations to support the (vi) GOC-in-C Commendation National Army of Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rapid Card - 72 Deployable Battalion (RDB) has also been operationalised ###### UN MISSIONS in the mission area thus providing a dynamic and potent 3.69 Indian troops are currently deployed in seven tool to Commander, the Indian UN Brigade to fulfill the UN missions around the world. The Indian Army, as part requirements of the mandate. Due to re-organization of of the UN Peacekeeping forces has been instrumental in the mission, one Indian Infantry Battalion Group has been ensuring peace and stability in Africa and parts of Asia. reduced from the mission in August, 2017. ----- **3.74** **_United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon_** **_(UNIFIL): Indian Army’s contribution to UNIFIL includes_** Infantry, Indian Medical Team and Staff Officers. The Infantry is mandated to monitor the Blue Line against any violation of line of withdrawal between Lebanon and Israel **3.76** **_Centre for UN Peacekeeping (CUNPK): The_** Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) is the nodal agency for peacekeeping related training activities in the country. Every year, it trains a number of officers from all three Services, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and also from friendly foreign countries. The courses conducted by the CUNPK have been appreciated by UN and various Friendly Foreign Countries for their comprehensive content and flawless conduct. 3.72 A major attack by Armed groups on own post of occupied Cheeba Farms. Situation in mission area is stable Lubero was successfully countered by neutralizing two but unpredictable. armed group cadres and wounding two other by own **3.75** **_United Nations Disengagement Observe_** contingent troops at Lubero. **_Force (UNDOF): India has deployed a logistic contingent_** **3.73** **_United Nation Mission in South Sudan_** in UNDOF responsible for providing second line logistic **_(UNMISS): India has deployed seven military contingents_** support to the mission. The mission is being restructured including two Infantry Battalion Groups and two hospitals to carry out it’s mandated tasks on both, sides of it’s Area in the mission. The ongoing clashes between Government of Responsibility. Peacekeepers on both, Israeli and Syrian Forces and opposition armed forces has rendered the sides include elements of the Indian contingents. security situation both volatile and unpredictable. Troops **3.76** **_Centre for UN Peacekeeping (CUNPK): The_** of INDBATT-II successfully extricated 13 persons of Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) is the Medicines Sans Frontiers (MSF) on July 12, 2017. nodal agency for peacekeeping related training activities **3.74** **_United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon_** in the country. Every year, it trains a number of officers **_(UNIFIL): Indian Army’s contribution to UNIFIL includes_** from all three Services, Central Armed Police Forces ######  ----- ## 4 ## 4 ##### INDIAN NAVY ----- ###### Indian Navy 4.1 India is a maritime nation and the country sits astride a large number of busy International Shipping Lanes that criss-cross the Indian Ocean. More than 95% of our trade by volume and 68% by value is transported over the seas. For a rapidly growing economy seeking new markets worldwide, these trade figures will only grow upwards in the future. her global interactions widened and her national security imperatives and political interests stretched gradually beyond the Indian Ocean Region. It can thus be assumed that the 21[st ]century will be the ‘Century of the Seas’ for India and that the oceans will remain a key enabler in her global resurgence. 4.4 The Indian Navy (IN) has been playing a maritime 4.2 India’s economic resurgence is directly linked to leadership role in the Indian Ocean Region due to its multi- her overseas trade and energy needs, most of which are dimensional capabilities and active presence in the region. transported by sea. Mercantile trade constitutes more The environment in India’s maritime neighbourhood than 40% of India’s GDP, and is likely to increase in the is dynamic, with increased instabilities, deepening future. Maintenance of a secure maritime environment, geopolitical and ethnic faultlines, growing military which enables unhindered pursuit of economic activities is, capabilities and wide range of security challenges. These therefore, essential for the overall economic development pose a combination of conventional and sub-conventional and security of the country. threats emanating to India, at and from the seas. These 4.3 The last decade has witnessed India’s dependence threats and challenges require the Indian Navy to remain on her maritime environment expanding substantially as effective across the entire spectrum of combat operations her economic, military and technological strength grew, and constantly reshape itself to meet future challenges. ----- 4.5 The Indian Navy is the key enabler and guarantor and gradual transition of ships from periods of maintenance of the country’s maritime sovereignty and myriad use-of- layoffs to full scale operations has been implemented. the-sea activities. This is discharged by the Navy through its The new Transition cycle focusses efforts of Operational four roles – military, diplomatic, constabulary and benign. Commanders on the training and safety inspections of The objective of the Navy’s military role is deterrence/ ships prior to their deployment for operations. This is dissuasion against any intervention or act which is against expected to enhance both ‘Combat Readiness’ and ‘Safety National Interests, and the ability to inflict a crushing Standards’ on board ships. defeat on the adversary in the event of hostilities. A major objective of the Navy’s Constabulary role is to ensure **Overseas Operations** coastal and offshore security and implement anti-piracy 4.10 **_NAVDEX-17: IN ship Sunayna with one Advanced_** measures, in conjunction with the Indian Coast Guard and Light Helicopter (ALH) embarked, participated in the other Central and State agencies. Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2017 at Abu Dhabi, from February 18–24, 2017, to showcase 4.6 A high degree of Maritime Domain Awareness India’s indigenous ship and aircraft building capability. (MDA) is being maintained by utilising IN assets and resources. The IN stands fully ready to respond to any contingency in appropriate manner. A new Mission-based deployment concept has been implemented. Mission ready ships and aircraft are being deployed in ‘pole positions’ along critical sea lanes of communications and choke points. The deployed assets are ready to meet any eventuality across the spectrum of operations. One frontline Fleet ship has been continuously deployed in the Gulf of Aden region since October 2008 for anti-piracy operations and provides safe escort to merchant ships of Indian and foreign nationalities. 4.7 Protection to offshore assets, including Offshore Development Areas (ODAs), is being ensured through deployment of Immediate Support Vessels (ISVs) and other assets. Regular exercises have been conducted to validate the safety and security of ODA platforms which are vital to India’s energy security. 4.11 **_Eastern Fleet Overseas Deployment (OSD)_** (a) The ships of the Eastern Fleet comprising INS Sahyadri, Shivalik, Kamorta, and Jyoti were deployed to the Southern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific in May-June 2017. The ships made port calls at Singapore, Kuantan, Jakarta, Surabaya, Port Moresby and Fremantle. (b) **_OSD for ASEAN and INDRA 17:_** Eastern Fleet ships Satpura and Kadmatt were deployed for INDRA-17, an annual bilateral exercise with the Russian Navy and ASEAN International Fleet Review (IFR) at Thailand. The ships visited Singapore, Haiphong (Vietnam), Manila (Philippines), Sasebo (Japan), Vladivostok (Russia), Bandar Seri Bagwan (Brunei), Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Belawan (Indonesia), Laem Chabang (Thailand for ASEAN IFR) and Port Kelang (Malaysia). IFR) and Port Kelang (Malaysia). 4.8 The IN has been actively pursuing activities 4.12 **_Western_** **_Fleet_** **_Overseas_** **_Deployment:_** towards capability building and capacity enhancement Western Fleet Ships Mumbai, Trishul and Aditya proceeded of Navies of friendly countries in the IOR. Towards this on Overseas Deployment to the Mediterranean Sea/ end, India has been providing hardware and platforms, Atlantic Ocean in April-May 2017: which includes ships and aircraft, for Exclusive Economic (a) The ships visited Souda Bay, Greece from Zone (EEZ) surveillance. IN has also been instrumental in April 17–20, 2017 and exercised with the development of maritime infrastructure of friendly nations. Hellenic (Greek) Navy. They participated in Ex- IN initiatives contribute towards developing operational VARUNA (conducted annually with the French and technical skills to friendly foreign countries. Navy) at Toulon, France, from April 24–30, 2017. 4.9 A new Transition cycle that allows for a focussed The ships, thereafter, made port calls at Valencia ----- (Spain), Alexandria (Egypt), Haifa (Israel) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) before arriving at Mumbai in end May 2017. (b) IN ship Tarkash was deployed overseas from April– July, 2017. The ship visited Plymouth and London, UK in May 2017 and participated in Ex–KONKAN, an annual bilateral exercise with the Royal Navy. The ship also visited Lisbon (Portugal), **_DANX - 17_** Casablanca (Morocco), Lagos (Nigeria), Luanda (Angola), Port of Walvis Bay (Namibia), Cape **Exercises with Foreign Navies** Town (South Africa) and Port Louis (Mauritius). 4.16 **_Exercise MALABAR 2017: The 21[st] edition of Ex_** 4.13 **_Overseas Deployment of INSV Mhadei:_** IN Sailing Vessel (INSV) Mhadei, with all women crew (six officers), sailed from Goa to Cape Town (South Africa) in November December 2016. The vessel participated in Cape to Rio Race 2017, with six officers onboard (including two women officers). On successful completion of the race she entered Rio de Janeiro on January 22, 2017 and departed on February 1, 2017. Subsequently, the ship entered Cape Town on February 25, 2017 and arrived at Goa on May 22, 2017. ###### Major Exercises 4.14 **_Exercise PARIKSHAN:_** The Western Naval Command conducted an operational level Table Top Tri Service wargame titled ‘Exercise PARIKSHAN’ from August Malabar was conducted at/off Chennai and Bay of Bengal from July 9–17, 2017. IN, US Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) participated in the exercise. The primary objective of the exercise was to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability amongst the participating navies. 4.17 **_VARUNA-17:_** The Western Fleet ships Mumbai, Trishul and Aditya participated in exercise VARUNA in April 17, 2017 off Toulon, France. 4.18 **_KONKAN-17:_** INS Tarkash participated in Exercise KONKAN-17 with the Royal Navy in May 2017 off United Kingdom. The Ship visited Plymouth and London during the exercise and also participated in HMS Tricomalee Bi-centenary year celebrations and cultural events at London as part of the ‘India-UK Year of Culture’. 4.19 **_SIMBEX-17: Ex–SIMBEX, the annual exercise with_** 7–9, 2017. Representatives from Naval Headquarters, and Republic of Singapore Navy was conducted at Singapore operational commands of the Army and Air Force in the from May 12 to 21, 2017. IN ships Shivalik, Sahyadri, Kamorta region participated in the wargame. and Jyoti participated in the exercise. 4.15 **_DANX-17: The Joint Services Exercise ‘Defence of_** 4.20 **_INDRA-17:_** Indo-Russia Joint Tri-Services Andaman and Nicobar Exercise’ (DANX-17) was conducted Exercise INDRA-17 was conducted off Vladivostok, Russian in Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) from November Federation from October 19 to 29, 2017. This was the first 20–25, 2017. IN/ICG Ships, IN/IAF/ICG aircraft and Army ever Tri-Services bilateral military exercise between the troops from ANC and other Commands of IN, IA & IAF two countries. The Naval Operations part of exercise were participated in the exercise. conducted off Vladivostok. ----- May 9 to 12, 2017. Indian Naval Ship Karmuk, Indian Naval aircraft Dornier with Indonesian ship Sutedi Senoputra and Indonesian aircraft CN-235 participated in the exercise. Closing Ceremony of the Coordinated Patrol was conducted from May 22 to 24, 2017 at Belawan, Indonesia. **_Opening Ceremony at Vladivostok_** 4.21 **_AUSINDEX-17:_** The Joint Royal Australian Navy-IN (Ex–AUSINDEX) was conducted off the coast of Australia, from June 13 to 19, 2017. IN ships Shivalik, Kamorta and Jyoti participated in the exercise. Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise, SLINEX 17, from September 7 to 14, 2017. Srilankan Naval Ships Sayura and Sagara and IN Ships Gharial and Kora participated in the exercise. 4.23 **_Nassem-Al-Bahr:_** Bilateral maritime exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr between IN and Royal Oman Navy was held from December 16 to 22, 2017 off Muscat. IN ships Teg and Trikand, IN submarine Shankush and a P8I aircraft participated in the exercise. ###### Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) with Indian Ocean Region Littoral Navies 4.24 **_India_** **_-_** **_Thailand_** **_Coordinated_** **_Patrol_** **_(CORPAT):_** Indo-Thai CORPAT (conducted since 2005) **_India–Indonesia CORPAT_** (b) 30[th] India-Indonesia CORPAT between Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy was conducted from October 24 to November 5, 2017. Opening Ceremony was conducted at Belawan, Indonesia from October 24 to 26, 2017. Indian Naval Ship Sukanya, Indian Naval aircraft Dornier-235 with Indonesian ship Imam Bonjol and Indonesian CASSA aircraft P-862 participated in the exercise. Closing Ceremony of the Coordinated Patrol was conducted from November 3–5, 2017 at Port Blair. Longlom and Thailand Navy Dornier 228 participated in the Coordinated Patrol. The opening ceremony was held at Phuket on April 13, 2017 and closing ceremony at Port Blair on April 20, 2017. 4.25 **_India–Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT)_** (a) India-Indonesia CORPAT, conducted since 2002, is held twice a year. 29[th] India-Indonesia CORPAT between Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy was conducted from May 9 to 25, 2017. Opening **_India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol_** Ceremony was conducted at Port Blair from ----- ###### Anti-Piracy enhancing coordination between all maritime stakeholders, including the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Air Force, Central 4.26 As part of its wider role of providing security and state maritime agencies, and national intelligence to shipping in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy agencies for Maritime Domain Awareness and Network continues to deploy one ship for anti-piracy patrol in the Centric Operations. In addition, the Navy is pursuing Gulf of Aden. A total of 65 IN warships have been deployed agreements for sharing of white shipping and air traffic till December 2017, which have safely escorted more than information between friendly nations, both in the IOR and 3788 (including 405 Indian flagged) ships with over beyond. 24,858 mariners embarked. Till date the IN has thwarted 44 piracy attempts and apprehended 120 pirates. The IN 4.30 Coastal and Offshore Security exercises are being remains committed to ensuring good order at sea in the conducted regularly in all coastal States and UTs towards Indian maritime zones and towards ensuring freedom streamlining existing mechanisms, improving inter-agency of navigation in the high seas including off Somalia. IN’s coordination and strengthening maritime, coastal and presence in this region is being maintained to ensure offshore security. The IN continues to proactively engage safety and security of Indian trade. with the fishermen and coastal communities through **_Anti-Piracy Operations_** 4.27 IN ships and aircraft are also being regularly 4.30 Coastal and Offshore Security exercises are being conducted regularly in all coastal States and UTs towards streamlining existing mechanisms, improving inter-agency coordination and strengthening maritime, coastal and offshore security. The IN continues to proactively engage with the fishermen and coastal communities through community interaction programmes towards integrating them into the maritime security matrix. IN is strengthening the existing mechanisms and increasing the complexity of such exercises, with the involvement of all stakeholders. ###### Foreign Cooperation 4.31 **_Operational Sea Training – Foreign Ships:_** The maiden Staff Sea Checks (SSC) as part of Operational Sea training of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship Topaz (February 6-11, 2017) and Mauritius Coast Guard Ship Valiant (May 8-13, 2017) was undertaken which was tailor made to suit the respective ships and their equipment fit. and offshore security. Due impetus has been accorded to coastal security issues in coordination with various national agencies and organisations. IN is offering assistance to Border Security Force/ Central Industrial Security Force / State Marine Police for procurement, maintenance and **_Operational Sea Training - Foreign Ships_** exploitation of boats for coastal security. 4.29 The National Command Control Communication 4.32 **_SAR Operations at Maldives:_** In May 2017, Government of Maldives had requested for Search and Intelligence (NC 3I) Network inter-linking 51 stations Rescue (SAR) assistance regarding a civilian Landing of the IN and ICG and integrating multiple sensors is Craft Maria 3 with six crew (including a lady) being being effectively exploited towards developing domain missing. Immediately an Advanced Light Helicopter awareness and for inter-agency coordination. IN is also ----- 4.33 **_33[rd] Annual National Conference of the_** **_Marine Medicine and Allied Sciences:_** The 33[rd] Annual National Conference of the Marine Medicine and Allied Sciences was held at INHS Asvini, Mumbai from August 31 to September 1, 2017. The event served as a platform for multi-dimensional imbibing of ideas and concepts in the field of Naval medical services. 22 Delegates from nine Friendly Foreign Navies (Indonesia, UAE, US, Bangladesh, Kenya, Oman, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam) participated in the conference. 4.34 **_Relief Material to Bangladesh by INS_** **_Gharial:_** As an aftermath of the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, INS Gharial, an amphibious ship, was loaded with 777 tons of relief material which was handed over to the Bangladesh Government between September 25 and 28, 2017. (ALH) of the Indian Navy, which is deployed at Maldives, entered Chittagong on June 1, 2017 for rendering HADR was launched and IN ship Kirch which was deployed for assistance. The Government of Bangladesh conveyed EEZ surveillance of Maldives was diverted to the search their gratitude to the Government of India and the crew area. Subsequently, on May 20, 2017, an IN Dornier members of IN ship Sumitra for rescuing Bangladesh aircraft was deployed to augment the SAR operations. nationals at sea under difficult circumstances and for the The Dornier detected Maria 3 and directed Kirch to the relief supplies. Landing Craft. Despite inclement weather and rough seas, Kirch rescued all the crew members of Maria 3 and safely handed over the crew members to the Government of Maldives. 4.33 **_33[rd] Annual National Conference of the_** **_Marine Medicine and Allied Sciences:_** The 33[rd] Annual National Conference of the Marine Medicine and Allied Sciences was held at INHS Asvini, Mumbai from **_Rescue of Bangladesh Fishermen by INS Sumitra_** 4.36 **_Search and Rescue Conference Special SAR_** **_Award – INS Sumitra: INS Sumitra was awarded special_** SAR award by National Maritime Search and Rescue Board for displaying exemplary professionalism, commitment and devotion to duty. 4.37 **_Relief Operations in Myanmar:_** After sailing from Chittagong, IN ship Sumitra proceeded to provide relief assistance to Myanmar, post cyclone ‘Mora’. The ship visited Yangon from June 6 to 8, 2017 during which she provided necessary assistance. **_Relief Assistance to Myanmar_** **_Relief Material to Bangladesh by INS Gharial_** 4.38 **_Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC):_** The maiden 4.35 **_Rescue of Bangladeshi Fishermen:_** IN ship ‘Goa Maritime Conclave’ (GMC) was conducted at Naval Sumitra was deployed in the Northern Bay of Bengal War College, Goa on November 1-2, 2017. Chiefs of to provide immediate assistance in the aftermath of Navy/ Heads of Maritime Agency/ representatives of Cyclone ‘Mora’. During this deployment, the ship rescued Bangladesh, Indonesia, Maldives, Malaysia, Mauritius, 33 Bangladesh fishermen found stranded at sea. On Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand completion of search and rescue operation at sea, Sumitra attended the Conclave. The event was inaugurated ----- by the Raksha Mantri at Naval War College, Goa on Mauritius Coast Guard. The vessels named Valiant and November 1, 2017. The Conclave was aimed at ‘Addressing Victory were constructed at M/s GSL under Indian Navy’s Regional Maritime Challenges’ wherein the deliberations supervision. Indian Naval ships towed both the ships to were focused on emerging maritime threats and force Mauritius where they were commissioned into Mauritius structuring, maritime domain awareness, maritime security Coast Guard on December 10, 2016 and August 16, 2017 architecture, and maritime security challenges in the Indian respectively. Ocean Region (IOR). 4.42 **_Commissioning of SLNS Sayurala:_** The first 4.39 **_Signing of White Shipping Agreements:_** AOPV built by M/s Goa Shipyard Limited for Sri Lankan The Indian Navy has been engaging with various Friendly Navy (SLN) was handed over to Sri Lanka on July 22, 2017. Foreign Navies for concluding and signing of Agreements The AOPV was commissioned as SLNS Sayurala on August for exchange of White Shipping Information, towards 2, 2017 at Colombo by the Sri Lankan President. enhancing our Maritime Domain Awareness in our areas of interest. Towards this, White Shipping Agreements have been signed with 13 countries, including Australia, (a) **_EEZ Surveillance of Maldives:_** During EEZ surveillance a special team from INS Cankarso consisting of IN divers carried out underwater hull welding onboard Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) ship Huravee, thereby enabling the operational availability of the ship to the MNDF. **_Commissioning of SLNS Sayurala_** ###### Navy to Navy Interaction 4.43 **_Exercises for IOR Littorals:_** In a significant step taken towards synergising our HADR efforts with that of our neighbours, the Indian Navy invited ‘Observers’ from Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Myanmar to participate in the ‘Annual Tri-Service HADR Exercise’ conducted by the Indian Navy from May 18–20, 2017 on the Western Coast. Further, to expose mid-level leaders of IOR littoral nations to Blue Water operations, the Indian Navy conducted ‘Exercise SAMBANDH’, from October 24–27, 2017, wherein the Indian Navy’s capabilities were showcased to ‘Observers’ from 18 Friendly Foreign Countries, which included, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles, Mozambique, Oman, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, Myanmar to participate in the ‘Annual Tri-Service HADR (b) **_EEZ Surveillance of Seychelles and Mauritius:_** Exercise’ conducted by the Indian Navy from May IN ship Tarkash was deployed for EEZ surveillance 18–20, 2017 on the Western Coast. Further, to expose and provided Outer Island Support to Seychelles mid-level leaders of IOR littoral nations to and Mauritius in October-November 2017. The Blue Water operations, the Indian Navy conducted ship undertook personnel and stores transfer from ‘Exercise SAMBANDH’, from October 24–27, 2017, Port Louis to outer Island (which is about 600nm wherein the Indian Navy’s capabilities were showcased North of Port Louis) including transhipment of to ‘Observers’ from 18 Friendly Foreign Countries, which generator parts which were considered critical for included, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mauritius, providing electricity to the island. Maldives, Seychelles, Mozambique, Oman, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, 4.41 **_Supply of Waterjet Fast Patrol Vessels:_** Tanzania and Madagascar. India supplied two Waterjet Fast Patrol Vessels to ----- 4.44 Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks: The Indian Navy held Staff Talks with the navies of a host of friendly countries during the year. Extensive discussions on maritime cooperation and bilateral issues were held with Bangladesh, France, Singapore, Maldives, Myanmar, Thailand, United Kingdom, UAE, Russia, Indonesia and Oman (inaugural), during the ‘Staff Talks’. Operational interaction, cooperation in hydrography, training and sharing of White Shipping Information are a few common issues discussed during the ‘Staff Talks’. (including India) took part in the competition. INA team was 2[nd] overall in team positions. Cadet Praveen Prabhakar was awarded silver medal in individual Men’s category. ###### Commissioning and Decommissioning 4.46 **_Commissioning_** **_of_** **_INS_** **_Kiltan:_** INS Kiltan, the third ship of Project-28 Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette was commissioned by the Raksha Mantri on October 16, 2017. Commissioning of Kiltan is an affirmation of India’s expertise in design and building of sophisticated warships and is a major step in pursuance of self-reliance **_SAMBANDH -17_** through indigenisation. The ship has been designed by the 4.44 Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks: The Indian Navy held Indian Navy’s in-house design organisation, Directorate of Naval Design, and built by M/s Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd Kolkata. INS Kiltan is the first major warship with entire superstructure made of carbon fiber reinforced composite material. Weapons and Sensors have been installed/interfaced on a Composite Super Structure for the first time on a major warship. **_Commissioning of INS Kiltan_** 4.47 **_Commissioning of Landing Craft Utility_** **_Admiral’s Cup_** **_(Mk IV):_** The first ship of the eight IN LCU (Mark IV) 4.45 **_Admiral’s Cup:_** The eighth edition of the Project, namely IN LCU L 51, was commissioned on March International Sailing Regatta, Admiral’s Cup Regatta-2017, 28, 2017 at Port Blair by Vice Admiral, Commander-in- was conducted in Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command. The second ship, from December 2–8, 2017. 26 countries took part in the IN LCU L 52, was commissioned on August 21, 2017 at sailing regatta excluding two Teams from India (INA and Port Blair by, Lieutenant Governor, Andaman and Nicobar NDA). Team from Vietnam participated as an Observer. Islands. 8 female and 47 male participants from 27 countries ----- 4.48 **_Commissioning of INS Tillanchang and_** **_INS Tarasa:_** The third and fourth ships (Tillanchang and Tarasa) of the four Follow On Waterjet Fast Attack Craft Project were Commissioned on March 9,2017 and September 26, 2017 at Karwar and Mumbai respectively. **_Commissioning of INS Tarasa and Tillanchang_** 4.49 **_Commissioning of INS Kalvari:_** Kalvari, the first submarine of Project-75, was delivered by M/s MDL to the Indian Navy on September 21,2017. The submarine was commissioned on December 14, 2017 by the Prime Minister. **_Launching of Khanderi_** 4.53 **_Floating_** **_Dock_** **_Navy_** **_-2:_** FDN-2, being constructed at M/s L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli, was **_IN LCUs (Mk IV)_** launched on June 20, 2017 at Kattupalli near Chennai. The 4.48 **_Commissioning of INS Tillanchang and_** FDN-2 would be capable of docking ships with draft up to **_INS Tarasa:_** The third and fourth ships (Tillanchang 7 metres and displacement up to 8000 tons. and Tarasa) of the four Follow On Waterjet Fast Attack **_Launching of FDN-2_** ###### Naval Aviation 4.54 Naval Aviation is poised at a crucial juncture on its path towards modernisation. Numerous initiatives have been undertaken in the quest towards ensuring a potent, professionally competent and operationally ready Naval Air Arm of the future. Towards this, modern, state-of-the art aircraft such as P8I, Hawk AJTs and MiG-29K fighters have been inducted. In addition, contracts were concluded have been inducted. In addition, contracts were concluded 4.50 **_Decommissioning:_** The Navy bid adieu to for procurement of 16 ALH MK III, 12 Dorniers and eight the aircraft carrier INS Viraat on March 6, 2017, after an Chetak Helicopters. illustrious service of 30 years in the Indian Navy. ###### Launching of Ships 4.55 MiG 29K/KUB: MiG 29K/KUB is a multirole, ship-based fighter aircraft designed for destroying 4.51 **_NOPVs - Shachi and Shruti:_** The first aerial targets as well as surface ships and shore objects two ships of the five Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels, Shachi of the enemy. The aircraft has a high thrust-to-weight and Shruti, were launched on July 25, 2017. ratio, high maneuvering performance, modern avionics 4.52 **_Yard_** **_11876_** **_(Khanderi):_** The 2[nd] and weapons for air-to-air, air-to-ground and air-to-sea submarine of Project-75, namely Khanderi target engagement. All 45 contracted aircraft have been (Yard 11876), was launched on January 12, 2017 at MDL. delivered, out of which 38 have been accepted. ----- (a) In pursuance of the PM’s directives, a Day at Sea was conducted for MPs/ MLAs of Kerala State off Kochi on January 10, 2017. The aim of this event was to provide an overview of the coastal security architecture of India and to assist the senior leadership of the state to appreciate the threats and challenges that can come from the sea. (b) MP/ MLA and State Government officials Day at Sea for the state of Tamil Nadu was conducted on April 18, 2017. IN ships Ranvir, Chennai and Sumedha participated in the event conducted off Chennai. A total of 654 guests, including 17 MPs, 137 MLAs and 71 Media personnel had embarked Chennai and Sumedha for the event. 4.57 **_Award of President’s Colours to Submarine_** **_Arm of Indian Navy: The President awarded President’s_** Colours to the submarine Arm of the Indian Navy on December 8, 2017 at Visakhapatnam. 4.59 **_International Yoga Day:_** International Yoga Day was celebrated all over the Indian Navy on June 21, 2017. Multifocal activities were organised for the benefit of all Naval Personnel and their families across all Naval stations and units including onboard IN ships/ submarines on deployment. **_International Yoga Day_** 4.60 **_Navika Sagar Parikarma:_** Six naval women officers are undertaking Navika Sagar Parikrama on an Indian-built 56 feet long Sailing Vessel, INSV Tarini. This is the first Indian all-women crew circumnavigation of the globe under sail. The expedition was flagged-off from Goa by Raksha Mantri on September 10, 2017 and is expected to return to Goa in April, 2018. 4.58 **_Coast to Coast Outreach Programme –_** **_Valsura:_** As part of the platinum Jubilee celebration of INS Valsura, the Indian Navy commemorated the event with a unique “Coast to Coast” social outreach programme to connect with the children and youth of the country along both coasts. A mega road trip in five cars covered a distance of 6000 kms touching all major naval establishments and places of Naval Maritime Heritage enroute. The Naval team interacted with local populace, war veterans and widows and visited schools and colleges to spread awareness **_Raksha Mantri in the Cockpit of MiG 29K_** about the Indian Navy. ###### Important Events of Interest 4.59 **_International Yoga Day:_** International Yoga 4.56 **_MP/ MLA Day at Sea:_** Day was celebrated all over the Indian Navy on June 21, 2017. Multifocal activities were organised for the benefit (a) In pursuance of the PM’s directives, a Day at Sea ----- ----- ## 5 ## 5 ##### INDIAN AIR FORCE ----- ###### Indian Air Force 5.1 IAF is pursuing a dedicated and focused modernisation plan to transform itself into a strategic aerospace power with full spectrum capability. Continuous upgradation of existing equipment and induction of new weapon platforms have ensured that IAF continues on the desired trajectory of modernisation. Future inductions of Rafale aircraft, Attack Helicopters, Heavy Lift Helicopters, Combat Support Elements, Surface to Air Guided Weapon (SAGW) and Air Defence Radars will further bolster its operational capability. IAF is also strengthening its ability to undertake Network Centric Operations (NCO) by integrating all sensors, weapon systems and command & control structures. ###### Acquisitions and Upgrades 5.3 **_Su-30 MKI:_** Induction of Su-30 MKI aircraft in the IAF is under progress. The current lot of Su-30 MKI aircraft are being manufactured in HAL through Transfer of Technology. Advanced indigenous weapons like ‘BrahMos’ supersonic cruise missile and ‘Astra’ Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile have been indigenously integrated and fired from the aircraft. from the aircraft. to Air Guided Weapon (SAGW) and Air Defence Radars will further bolster its operational capability. IAF is also strengthening its ability to undertake Network Centric Operations (NCO) by integrating all sensors, weapon systems and command & control structures. 5.2 IAF is striving for self-sufficiency by promoting ‘Make in India’ through focused, sustained and evolved Indigenisation Programmes. IAF is committed to ensure that India’s high reliance on foreign manufactured defence equipment is continuously reduced. **_BrahMos Missile on a Su-30 MKI_** ----- 5.4 **_Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas): In consonance_** men and material during flood relief operations in Gujarat with the ‘Make in India’ campaign launched by the Prime and Bihar and for airlifting relief material to the Rohingya Minister, the first Squadron of Tejas, an advanced multi- populace in Bangladesh. role aircraft with state-of-art avionics, was formed on July 1, 2016. The aircraft participated in the Republic Day Flypast, Aero India and in the Air Force Day flypast this year. **_Light Combat Aircraft_** 5.5 **_Rafale: Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) was_** signed with the Government of France for procurement of 36 Rafale aircraft on September 23, 2016. The first squadron is planned to be fully equipped by February, 2021 and the second squadron by April, 2022. has proven its worth in a number of HADR operations in Nepal, Bihar and J&K. It was instrumental in the operations against Anti-National Elements at AF Station Pathankot and deployment of para military troops in Srinagar. IAF has inducted additional six C-130J aircraft in 2017 and its operational capability is being enhanced by procuring Night Vision Goggles. **_Rafale_** **_C-130J Aircraft in IAF Colours_** 5.6 **_C-17 Globemaster III:_** C-17 aircraft is a heavy military cargo aircraft with enhanced range 5.8 **_Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-IV:_** Advance and is capable to operate from high altitude airfields Light Helicopter has been further developed into ALH in hot conditions. The aircraft is actively utilized Mk-IV version, transforming it into an armed platform by in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief integrating rockets, guns and air-to-air missiles for carrying (HADR) Operations and was recently used to transport out the armed role. ----- avionics, weather radar and powerful aero engines for high altitude operations. It is being exploited for various civil and military operations such as transportation, paratrooper induction, search & rescue, medical 5.11 **_Mirage-2000 : The combat effectiveness of_** Mirage-2000 aircraft has been upgraded with ‘upgraded avionics suite’ and integration of new weapons making it a more potent platform. Initial Operational Clearance Design and Development (D&D) had been completed by OEM at France and the fleet upgrade is being undertaken by M/s HAL. **_HawkMk-132 in SKAT Colours: Perfection Personified_** ###### Aircraft Upgrade **_ALH Mk-IV_** 5.11 **_Mirage-2000 : The combat effectiveness of_** Mirage-2000 aircraft has been upgraded with ‘upgraded 5.9 **_Mi-17 V5 Helicopters:_** Mi-17 V5 helicopter avionics suite’ and integration of new weapons making it a is specially designed with full glass cockpit, advanced more potent platform. Initial Operational Clearance Design avionics, weather radar and powerful aero engines for ----- 5.13 **_Jaguar DARIN-III:_** Jaguar aircraft is being upgraded to DARIN-III standards, which involves integration of advanced avionics. With integration of air to-air and anti-ship weapon systems compatible with the avionics of DARIN-III aircraft, the war waging potential of Jaguar would vastly improve. **_The Harvard Aircraft: Flying Display_** ###### Weapons, Missiles and Warning System 5.16 **_Sensor Fuzed Weapon (SWF): IAF has_** procured Sensor Fuzed Weapons and associated **_Jaguar: Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft_** 5.14 **_MLH:_** Contract for upgrade of Medium Lift Helicopters was signed in January 2017. The upgrade will improve the Electronic Warfare (EW) and night operations capability of the fleet. 5.17 **_Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM):_** On completion of successful Verification Firing Tests by DRDO, IAF is in the process of inducting the MRSAM system, capable of engaging targets from extreme low altitude to high altitude and very close range to medium ranges. This weapon, networked in the modern IACCS system of IAF, would defeat all types of hostile targets, including those with extremely low **_MLH Upgrade_** 5.15 **_Restoration of Vintage Flight : Vintage aircraft_** of World War-II era are an important part of Indian aviation and heritage of the IAF. After restoration, one Tiger Moth and one Harvard aircraft are operating in IAF colours. Being integral part of most air displays, both aircraft have enthralled audiences all over the country. They remind us of our rich aviation heritage besides motivating the young generation. **_SPYDER System_** ----- 5.19 **_Pechora & OSA-AK:_** Pechora missiles are towards achieving self-reliance in development of military being refurbished with a fresh lease of life for 10 years. capabilities. The equipment is planned to be digitised from the existing valve-based technology. The missiles of OSA-AK have also been refurbished with the help of Bharat Dynamics Ltd, Hyderabad. **_AEW&C_** 5.22 **_Software Defined Radio: The Software Defined_** Radio (SDR) will be integrated on various IAF Airborne and Ground platforms and will enhance Network Centric **_OSA-AK_** 5.20 **_IGLA:_** IGLA missiles are being sustained through life extension trials of propulsion systems, conducted by HEMRL, BDL and Indian Navy, followed by electrical check and dynamic firing by IAF. Refurbishment is also being actively pursued with BDL, Hyderabad. 5.23 Aerospace Safety record of the Indian Air Force (IAF), through the past decade, has improved as a result of various steps taken by the IAF and the Government. 5.24 **_Aircraft Accident Rates:_** The annual aircraft accident rates, calculated as number of Cat I accidents per 10,000 hours of flying during the financial year, have shown a progressive decline over the years. Cat I accident rates observed over past forty five years are indicated below: per 10,000 hours of flying during the financial year, have HEMRL, BDL and Indian Navy, followed by electrical check shown a progressive decline over the years. Cat I accident and dynamic firing by IAF. Refurbishment is also being rates observed over past forty five years are indicated actively pursued with BDL, Hyderabad. below: 5.21 **_AEW&C (Indigenous) System:_** The first DRDO designed and developed Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) system, aboard Embraer-145 aircraft, was inducted in the IAF in February 2017. The state of the art Active Electronically Scanned Array based Radar system can detect airborne objects from far off distances and provides early warning to the Air Defence Command and Control centres. AEW&C is a huge leap by India ----- 5.25 **_Flying Efforts:_** There has been a constant Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN from 24 Defence increase in the flying efforts on one hand and reduced airfields, of which 15 are IAF aerodromes. Operation of RCS accident rate on the other. This indicates that safety flights from all these IAF airfields have been cleared by measures taken by IAF are in the right direction. The assets IAF. AAI is in process of making temporary arrangements thus preserved with increase in flying, directly contribute to at these bases for immediate commencement of RCS enhanced operational capability. Financial year wise flying flights. 30 RCS Routes have also been cleared by IAF in the efforts by IAF for the past ten financial years are depicted year 2017, providing last mile connectivity under the RCS below: flights to/ from various RCS airports through IAF restricted airspace. 5.28 **_Colour Coded Zoning Maps: Powers to issue_** ‘No Objection Certificate’ for construction of infrastructure including real estate projects have been delegated by Ministry of Defence to Command HQ thereby significantly 5.26 **_Procurement_** **_and_** **_Upgradation_** **_of_** **_Aeromedical Simulators:_** Two Ejection Procedure Simulators have been installed at 1 and 2 Aero Medical Training Centres (AMTC) and are used to train the correct procedure and posture to be adopted before ejection from a fighter aircraft to aircrew. The Software and Hardware of the Spatial Disorientation (SD) Simulators installed at IAM and 1 & 2 AMTC have been upgraded in the month of August 2017. Procurement of new DISO Simulator for 5 Air Force Hospital and High Performance Human Centrifuge for 1 AMTC is under process. ###### Modernization & New Establishments and powers delegated to Local Municipal authorities to process cases for construction of buildings/structures/ power transmission lines based on broad guidelines. 5.29 **_Modernization of Airfield Infrastructure_** **_(MAFI):_** IAF has modernized 25 bases with advanced navigational aids and Cat-II Airfield Lighting system under MAFI Project Phase-I. 5.30 **_Air Force Pension Cell at PCDA (P)_** **_Allahabad: A pension cell has been established at PCDA_** (P) Allahabad for effective liaison and monitoring of the cases of pre-86 Air Force retirees and to resolve them in a time bound manner. 5.27 **_Development of New IAF Bases:_** IAF has **Indigenisation and ‘Make in India’** opened up 30 IAF airfields and seven Advance Landing Grounds (ALGs) in North–East for joint use and extended 5.31 One of the main focus areas of the IAF is to watch hours of various airfields to accommodate more support indigenisation and manufacturing of defence number of civil scheduled flights. 20 Conditional Routes equipment, thus reducing dependency on import of have been cleared within IAF restricted airspaces defence equipment. To this end, IAF has inducted Light for use of civil airlines, thereby reducing the time of Combat Aircraft, Akash Missile, Advance Light Helicopters travel, saving of fuel and reducing carbon footprint. (ALH). IAF plans to induct more capable and potent LCA This is in addition to various ATS routes which are Mk-IA in the future. IAF is also actively supporting DoD already crossing through the established restricted of LCH, RPAs, Medium Power Radars, Low Level Tracking airspace of IAF. Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) had proposed to conduct civil flight operations under Regional Radars and other systems and closely coordinating ----- 5.32 Modernisation plan is being pursued to beef up the defence manufacturing base and the eco system. IAF has identified series of defence equipment that can be manufactured under ‘Make’ category. Ministry of Defence has been striving to include the private sector in production of defence equipment. A case for Avro replacement aircraft is being progressed with the objective of ‘Make in India’ in order to obtain key technologies for manufacturing aircraft in India. Manufacturing of Ka-226 T helicopters, Close in Weapon System and Single Engine Fighter aircraft under ‘Strategic Partner’ model will give impetus to ‘Make in India’ initiative. This will not only generate employment and enhance skill level but also assist in harnessing key technologies for growth of aerospace sector in the country. 5.33 **_MT Vehicles: IAF has modernized its MT vehicles_** fleet with new generation vehicles which have enhanced the Op capability of field Units to a great extent. During the year 2017-18, a total of 415 MT vehicles were procured. IAF was among the first to utilize the GeM portal and is in the process of placing Supply Orders for nearly 700 vehicles. IAF has been actively interacting with the Automobile Industry for customized manufacture of Air field Support Vehicles and Aircraft Specialist Vehicles, promoting the ‘Make in India’ policy of the Government. with DRDO for development of various types of following apps, which have been certified before being state-of-the-art weapons. offered to the users: a) Instant Messaging App (AFCHAT) (b) IAF Directory Search App c) Conference Scheduler App d) Caller-id App e) Air Force Central Accounts Office (AFCAO) App and Website f) MedWatch App **_Light Combat Helicopter_** 5.32 Modernisation plan is being pursued to beef up the defence manufacturing base and the eco system. IAF **_The President of India Inaugurating AFCEL Project_** 5.35 **_The e-Maintenance Management System_** **_(e-MMS): The e-MMS contract was signed between Ministry_** of Defence and M/s Wipro Ltd in February, 2013 at the cost of ` 637 crore (excluding taxes),for implementation of a centralised and web based e-maintenance solution for the IAF. The project is conceptualized on Digital India model and is one of the largest Maintain Repair Overhaul (MRO) IT implementation projects in the world. This would help IAF to transform from paper based legacy maintenance system to an online system. The Project would be implemented at 170 sites of IAF covering the entire spectrum of assets. The pilot phase is presently at hand at Air Force Station Pune and Air Force Station Gwalior. At both these places, a significant variety of aircrafts is operating on digital documentation platform. Various other implementation activities are also in progress to complete this project by December 2018 across all the 170 bases. was among the first to utilize the GeM portal and is in the The pilot phase is presently at hand at Air Force Station process of placing Supply Orders for nearly 700 vehicles. Pune and Air Force Station Gwalior. At both these places, IAF has been actively interacting with the Automobile a significant variety of aircrafts is operating on digital Industry for customized manufacture of Air field Support documentation platform. Various other implementation Vehicles and Aircraft Specialist Vehicles, promoting the activities are also in progress to complete this project by ‘Make in India’ policy of the Government. December 2018 across all the 170 bases. ###### Digital India 5.36 **_Centralized Disbursement System (CDS)_** 5.34 **_AFCEL Project:_** IAF has established pan IAF **_of salary in the IAF: Centralized Disbursement System_** captive 3G WCDMA Mobile Network AFCEL. The network (CDS) of salary was formally launched in the Indian Air has been fully operational with voice call and data services. Force on April 3, 2017. Implementation of the CDS has In-house initiatives have also seen development of the weeded out the inherent limitations of the erstwhile system ----- causing delay in compilation of expenditure under the down the balance in suspense account to Head “Salary”, besides accruing the following advantages: NIL. (i) Dispensation of Acquaintance Roll and usage of 5.37 **_E-Payment Initiative: The Accounts Branch has_** Revenue stamps. achieved a historic milestone in digitization through the centralised e-payment initiative, a task previously being (ii) Dispensation of Pay Book. carried out by 157 self accounting units. The centralized salary disbursement process works by digitally capturing (iii) Instant credit of Pay and Allowances irrespective various inputs from the field units and processing them of an individual’s availability in the station or his centrally, thus making it a near paperless activity. The absence due to leave, T/D, hospitalization etc. entire process has been automated through computer (iv) Instant compilation of expenditure under the applications developed in-house without any additional Head “Pay and Allowances” thereby bringing manpower or incurring any additional cost. ######  ----- ----- ## 6 ## 6 ##### INDIAN COAST GUARD ----- ###### Indian Coast Guard 6.1 Indian Coast Guard (ICG) came into being on February 1, 1977 on approval of Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs to set up an interim Coast Guard Organization. The service was formally established as an independent organization on August 19, 1978 with the enactment of Coast Guard Act, 1978. The Coast Guard began in 1978 with two frigates seconded from the Indian Navy and five patrol boats from the Department of Customs. Since inception, the service has acquired a wide range of capabilities both surface and airborne to undertake the assigned tasks during peace time and to addition, there are 10 Coast Guard Air Establishments viz. Air Stations (CGAS), Air Enclaves (CGAE) and Independent Air Squadron for air operations at various locations along the coastline. 6.3 **_Duties and Functions: The duties of Coast_** Guard are as follows: (a) Ensuring the safety and protection of artificial islands, offshore terminals, installations and other of Customs. Since inception, the service has acquired a structures and devices in Maritime Zone. wide range of capabilities both surface and airborne to undertake the assigned tasks during peace time and to (b) Providing protection to fishermen including supplement the efforts of Indian Navy during war. assistance to them at sea while in distress. (c) Taking necessary measures to preserve and 6.2 **_Organization:_** The Command and control of protect the maritime environment and to prevent Coast Guard lies with the Director General Indian Coast and control marine pollution. Guard (DGICG). The organisation has five Regional (d) Assisting the customs and other authorities in Headquarters located at Gandhinagar, Mumbai, Chennai, anti-smuggling operations. Kolkata and Port Blair. These Regions are further divided into 14 District and each Coast Guard District comprises (e) Enforcing the provisions of such enactments as are of one or more Coast Guard Stations, totalling 42. In for the time being in force in the maritime zone. ----- 6.5 **_Existing Force Level:_** At present, the Indian Coast Guard has a force level of 62 Ships, 72 Boats/ Hovercraft and 62 Aircraft to carry out regular surveillance of the Maritime zones of India. ###### Coastal Security 6.6 Indian Coast Guard has been additionally designated as the authority responsible for Coastal Security in territorial waters including waters to be patrolled by Coastal Police. 6.7 **_Coastal Security Exercises: Indian Coast Guard,_** in coordination with Navy, has been undertaking patrolling and surveillance of the entire coastline. Since 2009, a total of 169 Coastal Security exercises have been conducted for ensuring effectiveness of the coordinated patrolling and validation of Standard Operating Procedure. (f) Such other matters, including measures for the 6.8 **_Coastal Security Operations: The deployment_** safety of life and property at sea and collection of of the Coast Guard Ships and Aircraft has been increased scientific data, as may be prescribed. for Coastal Security in addition to patrolling in the Exclusive Economic Zone. A total of 300 Coastal Security operations 6.4 During the course of time, Indian Coast Guard has have been conducted since 2009, in coordination with all also been assigned the duty of Coordination Authority in stake holders. National Maritime Search and Rescue, National Oil Spill Disasters and security in the offshore oil-fields. ICG is 6.9 **_Community Interaction Programmes:_** Coast also Lead Intelligence Agency for maritime borders and it Guard conducts regular interaction with fisher folks works as the focal point in India for information sharing through Community Interaction Programmes. Since 2009, under the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating a total of 6008 Community Interaction Programmes Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia. have been conducted to sanitize fishermen on safety and security issues and to create awareness about usage 6.5 **_Existing Force Level:_** At present, the Indian of lifesaving equipment like Distress Alert Transmitters, Coast Guard has a force level of 62 Ships, 72 Boats/ lifebuoys and life jackets etc. Hovercraft and 62 Aircraft to carry out regular surveillance ###### Significant Milestones and Achievements 6.10 Three Off-shore Patrol Vessels, One Fast Patrol Vessel and Six Interceptor Boats have been commissioned during the year 2017. Three Interceptor Boats have also been inducted during the year 2017. ###### International Cooperation Bilateral Interactions 6.11 During the year 2017, ICG has conducted the following high level meetings with Coast Guard of other countries: |S.N.|Host|Participant|Remarks| |---|---|---|---| |1.|Indian Coast Guard, New Delhi|Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG)|High level meeting on January 4, 2017| |2.|Japan Coast Guard, Japan|Indian Coast Guard|Annual high level meeting January 16 - 20, 2017| |3.|Indian Coast Guard, New Delhi|Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG)|High Level Meeting on May 29, 2017| |4.|Maritime Border Command of Australia, Australia|Indian Coast Guard|For strengthening cooperation and exploring training avenues July 26 - 28, 2017| |5.|Indian Coast Guard, Kolkata|Bangladesh Coast Guard|first Regional Commanders’ Level Meeting, August 27 - 30, 2017| |6.|Indian Coast Guard, New Delhi|Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG)|High Level Meeting October 30, 2017| |7.|Korea Coast Guard, Republic of Korea|Indian Coast Guard|High Level Meeting, December 12 - 14, 2017| 2. Japan Coast Guard, Japan Indian Coast Guard Annual high level meeting January 16 - 20, 2017 3. Indian Coast Guard, New Delhi Vietnam Coast Guard High Level Meeting on May 29, 2017 (VCG) 4. Maritime Border Command of Indian Coast Guard For strengthening cooperation and exploring Australia, Australia training avenues July 26 - 28, 2017 5. Indian Coast Guard, Kolkata Bangladesh Coast Guard first Regional Commanders’ Level Meeting, August 27 - 30, 2017 6. Indian Coast Guard, New Delhi Royal Oman Police Coast High Level Meeting October 30, 2017 Guard (ROPCG) 7. Korea Coast Guard, Republic of Indian Coast Guard High Level Meeting, December 12 - 14, 2017 Korea ----- 6.12 ICGS Samarth participated in ICG-JCG joint exer- 6.16 Interceptor Boat C-139 was transferred to cise conducted off Yokohama, Japan from January 16 - 20, Government of Mauritius on March 7, 2017 on permanent 2017. basis as a goodwill gesture as part of ongoing defence cooperation. ###### Multilateral Interaction 6.17 ICGS Varuna has been permanently transferred 6.13 Bangladesh Coast Guard Ship ‘Tajuddin’ to Government of Sri Lanka for training and EEZ participated in sea exercise “Mitrata Setu” with ICG at Goa surveillance purposes on September 5, 2017. and Chennai in February, 2017. 6.18 ICG Maldives Dhruv helicopter comprising 6.14 “International Seminar on Regional Cooperation for of 5 officers and 19 enrolled personnel which has Safe and Secure Sea” was conducted from February 8 been positioned at Gan, Maldives on April 21, 2010, - 10, 2017 at Goa to commemorate the 40[th] Anniversary has undertaken 112 Medical Evacuations and saved 119 of Indian Coast Guard and 10[th] Anniversary of ReCAAP, lives. wherein 15 countries participated and various national stakeholders attended the seminar. 6.19 Coast Guard Dornier CG 787 and CG 776 were 6.15 Coast Guard co-hosted the 10[th] Capacity Building Workshop with ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre from December 11 - 12, 2017 at New Delhi. A total of 34 International delegates from 17 countries alongwith participants from DG (Shipping), major ports and Indian ship-owners’ Association attended the workshop. 6.19 Coast Guard Dornier CG 787 and CG 776 were detached to Maldives from August 27 - 31, 2017 and September 16 - 22, 2017 respectively for undertaking EEZ surveillance. 6.20 **_Overseas Deployment of Indian Coast Guard_** **_Ships: The details of overseas visit undertaken by Indian_** Coast Guard Ships are as follows: |Sl. No.|Ship|Duration|Country| |---|---|---|---| |(a)|ICGS Samarth|December 29, 2016 to January 1, 2017 January 7 - 10, 2017 January 17 - 21, 2017 February 2 - 5, 2017|Malaysia Philippines Japan Singapore| |(b)|ICGS Samudra Pavak|January 24 - 28, 2017 January 30 to February 2, 2017 February 4 - 7, 2017 February 10 - 14, 2017|Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE Oman| |(c)|ICGS Sarathi|March 10 - 14, 2017 March 18 - 22, 2017 March 27 - 31, 2017|Mauritius Seychelles Maldives| |(d)|ICGS Shoor|March 26 to April 2, 2017 April 4 - 8, 2017|Maldives Sri Lanka| |(e)|ICGS Vaibhav|April 22 to May 3, 2017|Maldives| February 4 - 7, 2017 UAE February 10 - 14, 2017 Oman (c) ICGS Sarathi March 10 - 14, 2017 Mauritius March 18 - 22, 2017 Seychelles March 27 - 31, 2017 Maldives (d) ICGS Shoor March 26 to April 2, 2017 Maldives April 4 - 8, 2017 Sri Lanka (e) ICGS Vaibhav April 22 to May 3, 2017 Maldives ----- |Sl. No.|Ship|Duration|Country| |---|---|---|---| |(f)|ICGS Sarathi|October 8 - 12, 2017 October 18 - 22, 2017 November 2 - 6, 2017|Malaysia Indonesia Sri Lanka| |(g)|ICGS Samarth|October 25 - 28, 2017 October 30 to November 3, 2017 November 4 - 7, 2017 November 8 - 11, 2017|Oman UAE Qatar Saudi Arabia| |(h)|ICGS Shaurya|December 1 - 5, 2017 December 11 - 15, 2017 December 20 - 23, 2017 December 28, 2017 to January 1, 2018|Philippines South Korea Hong Kong Singapore| **Sl.** **Ship** **Duration** **Country** **No.** (f) ICGS Sarathi October 8 - 12, 2017 Malaysia October 18 - 22, 2017 Indonesia November 2 - 6, 2017 Sri Lanka (g) ICGS Samarth October 25 - 28, 2017 Oman October 30 to November 3, 2017 UAE November 4 - 7, 2017 Qatar November 8 - 11, 2017 Saudi Arabia (h) ICGS Shaurya December 1 - 5, 2017 Philippines December 11 - 15, 2017 South Korea ###### Achievements of ICG 6.21 Some of the other achievements of Coast Guard which clearly demonstrate the role played by CG in service of the nation are given below: |Sl. No.|Achievements during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017|Col3| |---|---|---| |(a)|Contraband Seized|` 3500 crore| |(b)|Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission|276| |(c)|Search and Rescue (SAR) Sortie|771| |(d)|Lives Saved at Sea|950| |(e)|Medical Evacuation at Sea|49| |(f)|Poaching Trawler Apprehension|11 Boats 69 Crew| |(g)|Apprehension on Marine Wild Life Violation|25 Boats 235 Crew| |(h)|Repatriation of fishermen|354 Indian Fishermen from Sri Lanka 22 Sri Lankan fishermen from India| (g) Apprehension on Marine Wild Life Violation 25 Boats 235 Crew (h) Repatriation of fishermen 354 Indian Fishermen from Sri Lanka 22 Sri Lankan fishermen from India 6.22 **Search & Rescue** (b) **_SAR_** **_Communication_** **_Exercise:_** The (a) **_Beacon Exercise:_** Active participation was following SAR Communication Exercises witnessed from Defence and Civil agencies in the 12[th] were conducted in 2017 with the foreign SAR and 13[th] beacon exercises conducted in 2017. agencies: ----- |Sl. No.|Date|SAR COMEX Conducted between|Country| |---|---|---|---| |(a)|June 1, 2017|MRCC Chennai – RCC Hiroshima|Japan| |(b)|June 28, 2017|MRCC Port Blair – MRCC Kobe|Japan| |(c)|October 26, 2017|MRCC Chennai - MRCC Colombo|Sri Lanka| |(d)|November 3, 2017|MRCC Chennai- MRCC Yangoon|Myanmar| |(e)|November 8, 2017|MRCC Mumbai – RCC (West) Mokpo|Korea| |(f)|November 10, 2017|MRCC Port Blair – MRCC Philippines|Philippines| |(g)|December 07, 2017|MRCC Port Blair – RCC Nagoya|Japan| **Sl. No.** **Date** **SAR COMEX Conducted between** **Country** (a) June 1, 2017 MRCC Chennai – RCC Hiroshima Japan (b) June 28, 2017 MRCC Port Blair – MRCC Kobe Japan (c) October 26, 2017 MRCC Chennai - MRCC Colombo Sri Lanka (d) November 3, 2017 MRCC Chennai- MRCC Yangoon Myanmar (e) November 8, 2017 MRCC Mumbai – RCC (West) Mokpo Korea (f) November 10, 2017 MRCC Port Blair – MRCC Philippines Philippines (g) December 07, 2017 MRCC Port Blair – RCC Nagoya Japan (c) The XVI[th] National Maritime Search and Rescue Russian engineer off a Singapore flagged vessel MT BW Board (NMSARB) Meeting was held at Vigyan Bhavan, Puma. New Delhi on July 10, 2017. During the meeting, issues related with maritime and aeronautical search and rescue including safety provisions for fishing boats & dhows and use of technology to aid rescue efforts were discussed. (d) On April 4, 2017, ICGS Shoor was deployed to give fire fighting assistance to a Panama flagged container vessel, MSC Daniela off Colombo, Sri Lanka along with a tug and Sri Lanka Navy ship (SLNs) Sagara. After consistent efforts for 30 hours, the fire was brought under control on April 6, 2017. (e) On June 5, 2017, ICGS Rajkiran rescued 6 survivors of a capsized fishing boat 9 nautical miles East of Paradip. After providing initial medical assistance, the rescued survivors were brought to Paradip and handed over to Fisheries authorities. (f) On June 26, 2017, CG 809 rescued a missing Naval Officer ex-INS Vikramaditya off Cabo-de-rama fort, South Goa. **_Medical Evacuation – ‘MT BW Puma’_** 6.23 **Medical Evacuation** (d) Medical Evacuation from ‘MV Lucky Seven’ off **_Goa:_** On July 16, 2017 CG Heloex-CGAE (Goa) safely (a) **_Medical Evacuation from ‘Tug Esteem’:_** On evacuated 4 crew onboard MV Lucky Sevenwho had January 19, 2017, ICGS C-418 evacuated 2 patients having suffered sea-sickness and injury amidst inclement monsoon cardiac problem and dehydration onboard Tug Esteem. weather conditions. The rescued crew were handed over to (b) **_Medical Evacuation from ‘MV Panamax-4’:_** On Dy. Captain of Ports (Goa) at Miramar Beach. January 25, 2017 Coast Guard helicopter, CG 821 safely (e) **_Medical Evacuation from Island Light house_** evacuated one sick crew onboard MV Panamax-4. **_at Goa: On June 4, 2017, Indian Coast Guard Chetakaircraft_** (c) Medical Evacuation from ‘MT BW Puma’: On May CG 811 evacuated an employee of Department of Light 22, 2017, ICGS Samudra Paheredar, evacuated an injured House from the island light house to Vengurula. ----- ## 7 ## 7 ##### Defence Production ----- ###### Defence Production 7.1 The Department of Defence Production (DDP) was set up in November 1962 with the objective of developing a comprehensive production infrastructure to produce the weapons/ systems/ platforms/ equipment required for defence. Over the years, the Department has established wide ranging production facilities for various defence equipment through the Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). The products being manufactured by these units include arms and ammunition, tanks, armoured vehicles, heavy vehicles, fighter aircraft and helicopters, warships, submarines, missiles, ammunition, electronic equipment, earth moving equipment, special alloys and special purpose steels. The Department has also made efforts to increase private sector participation in defence manufacturing through its policies and programmes.  Ordnance Factory Board (OFB),  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),  Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL),  Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL),  BEML Limited (BEML),  Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI),  Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL),  Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), products being manufactured by these units include arms  Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited and ammunition, tanks, armoured vehicles, heavy vehicles, (GRSE), fighter aircraft and helicopters, warships, submarines,  Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), missiles, ammunition, electronic equipment, earth moving equipment, special alloys and special purpose steels. The  Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Department has also made efforts to increase private  Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), sector participation in defence manufacturing through its  Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality policies and programmes. Assurance (DGAQA), 7.2 The organizations under the Department of  Directorate of Standardisation (DOS), Defence Production are as follows:  Directorate of Planning & Coordination (Dte. of P&C); and -----  Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO) 7.6 Some of the salient developments/ achievements during 2017-18 include: 7.3 With the objective of achieving self-reliance in defence production, the Ordnance Factories and DPSUs (i) After discussions with stakeholders a new and have been continuously modernizing and upgrading their simplified ‘Make-II’ procedure has been launched capabilities and widening their product range. A large in January 2018 for simplification of collaboration number of major products have been developed through between Government and Private Indian Industry in-house research and development initiatives in addition for indigenous design, development and to a number of products and equipment being produced manufacture of defence equipment. through transfer of technology. (ii) A Defence Investor Cell has been made functional 7.4 The value of production of Defence PSUs/ in the Department since January 2018. It will play Ordnance Factories and Profit after Tax are indicated in an important role in acting as one-stop solution Table 7.1 and Table 7.2 respectively. for all types of defence production related (` in crore) queries. Subject wise Nodal Officers have been designated, to respond to the queries. **_Fig 7.1 Increase in Value of Production of Defence PSUs and_** **_OFB_** **_* Up to Dec, 2017 (Provisional)_** 7.5 DPSUs and Ordnance Factories have, as a policy pursued by the Department, been outsourcing many of their requirements and have over the years developed a wide vendor base which includes a large number of medium and small scale enterprises apart from large scale industries. In addition, the DPSUs and OFB are also striving to increase the indigenous content in equipment and products, manufactured by them alongwith increase in value of outsourcing as % of value of Production shown in Fig. 7.2 below. (iii) A multi-stakeholder Task Force represented by members from the Government, Services, Academia, Industry Professional and Start-ups has been constituted in January 2018 to study the whole gamut of issues surrounding strategic implications of Artificial Intelligence in national security perspective, in global context. (iv) First Scorpene Class indigenously built submarine ‘INS- Kalvari’ was commissioned by the Prime Minister on December 14, 2017. (v) With initial operational clearance, production of Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) started at Bengaluru Unit of HAL in August 2017. (vi) Certificate of Airworthiness received from DGCA for HAL manufactured Dornier Do-228 Civil Variant aircraft on December 21, 2017, which Variant aircraft on December 21, 2017, which in value of outsourcing as % of value of Production shown opened up an opportunity for its use in UDAN in Fig. 7.2 below. scheme. (vii) Bridge Layer Tank – T-72 supplies commenced in August, 2017. (viii) All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was handed over to DG, BSF in August, 2017. (ix) Dis-investment of five DPSUs namely HAL, BDL, MIDHANI, MDL and GRSE being progressed speedily to fructify listing by March, 2018. **_Fig 7.2 Value of Outsourcing by DPSUs & OFB as % of_** **_Value of Production_** ----- ###### Private Sector Participation 7.7 To achieve the goal of self-reliance in the Defence sector, continuous efforts are being made to increase indigenization, wherever technologically feasible and economically viable. 7.8 In May, 2001, the Defence Industry sector, which was hitherto reserved for the public sector, was opened up to 100% for Indian private sector participation, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 26% both subject to licensing. However, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry vide Press Note No. 5 (2016 Series) (Available at www.dipp.nic. in under Acts and Rules followed by Press Notes), has allowed FDI under automatic route up to 49% and above 49% wherever it is likely to result in access to modern technology or for other reasons to be recorded. Further, defence industry is subjected to industrial license under Industries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951 and manufacturing of small arms and ammunition under the Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016. Other conditions can be viewed on DIPP website (www.dipp.nic.in) under FDI policy followed by Consolidated FDI Policy Circular of 2017. 7.11 Further, subsequent to abolition of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), the work of granting government approval for foreign investment under the extant FDI Policy has been entrusted to the concerned Administrative Ministries/ Departments. DIPP has been given the responsibility of overseeing the applications filed on the Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal and to forward the same to the concerned Administrative Ministry. The proposals on FDI in Defence sector is scrutinised in DDP. 7.12 DIPP has, so far issued 343 Industrial Licences (ILs) covering 206 companies till November, 2017 for manufacture of a wide range of defence items to private companies. 69 licensed companies covering 112 industrial licenses have so far reported commencement of production. 7.13 After opening up of the Defence Industry Sector for Indian Private Sector Participation, so far 40 FDI proposals/ Joint Ventures have been approved in defence sector for manufacture of various defence equipment, both in public and private sector. FDI amounting to ` 25.51 crores (US$ 5.12 million) has been received in the Defence Industry Sector from April, 2000 to September, 2017 (Source: FDI Statistics on htpp://www.dipp.nic.in). (x) With the notification of ‘Munitions List’ under conditions as mentioned in the New Arms Rules 2016. Category 6 of Special Chemicals, Organisms, 7.10 A Standing Committee has been constituted in Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) the Department of Defence Production to consider all by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) applications received from Department of Industrial Policy on April 24, 2017, the Department has notified a & Promotion (DIPP) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for OHH for grant of licences for the manufacture of licensable processing applications for export of munitions defence items and to communicate the recommendation list items. of the Ministry of Defence to the respective Departments. (xi) Indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface- The Joint Secretary (DIP) is presently Chairman of Standing Committee with members from diverse fields viz. to-Air Missiles (QR-SAM) jointly developed by Naval HQrs, Air HQrs, Army HQrs, DGQA, DGAQA, DoD, DG Defence Research & Development Organisation (Acq.), OFB, DRDO and BEL. (DRDO) & Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was test fired on June 4, 2017 from Balasore in Odisha. 7.11 Further, subsequent to abolition of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), the work of granting ----- some finished products of lesser degree of sensitivity. **_Category-C:_** The products under this category would include products which do not involve use of any classified/ secret information and are very generic in nature. The products in this category would normally be not specifically designed or modified for military use and therefore would require only a very minimal level of security. **_Fig. 7.3 : Production (` in crore)_** 7.16 Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) Category 6 titled “Munitions List’ that was hitherto “Reserved” has been populated and the Military Stores list notified vide Notification No. 115(RE-2013/2009-2014 dated March 13, 2015 stands rescinded. 7.17 The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the issue of Export Authorisation for export of Munitions List has been revised and published on the website. Under the revised SOP the requirement of End User Certificates to be countersigned/ stamped by the Government authorities has been done away with for the export of parts, components, Sub-systems etc. 7.18 In 2017, India has got the membership of Wassenaar Arrangement. 7.19 Military Aircraft and avionics has been include in the Munitions List in category 6A010 and vide notification No. 05/201-2020 dated April 24, 2017, DDP is authorised to issue export licence for the same. manual has been divided into three parts; Category A, B **Export Profile of Indian Defence** & C. Depending on the products/weapons/equipment, the ###### Industry companies will be required to comply with the security protocol. This is also available on DDP’s website. Brief **Defence Export** descriptions of Categories are as follows: 7.15 After introduction of online systems for accepting application for issue of Authorisation in November, 2014, **_Category-A: The products under this category would_** the system has been further streamlined to make it industry be highly classified and sensitive from the security angle friendly. Authorisations are also now being issued online and the manufacturing of these items would require the to save the time and make the systems more transparent. highest level of security. System is being improved regularly based on the feedback of the industry associations/ private exporters, received **_Category-B:_** The products under this category would from time to time. include semi-finished products, sub-assemblies, sub- systems of main weapons/ equipment/ platforms and 7.16 Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, some finished products of lesser degree of sensitivity. Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) Category 6 ----- ###### Ordnance Factories Organisation 7.22 Indian Ordnance Factories are the oldest and largest industrial setup which functions under Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) with the objective of achieving selfreliance in equipping the armed forces with state-of-theart battlefield equipment. 7.23 **Core competence of Ordnance Factories:** 7.25 **_Modernization:_** OFB is continuously modernizing its existing facilities by replacing old machines with the State-of-the art machines to manufacture quality products, taking into account the current and long term future requirements of the customer. To achieve this a comprehensive Modernization Plan has been prepared and the plan for modernization for the next five years is ` 11820 crore. A total expenditure of ` 5359 crore was incurred during 12[th] Plan on Modernization. 7.26 **_Quality Management:_** The process of quality management has been strengthened by creation of test facilities for input material inspection and NABL accreditation of labs, establishment of Quality Audit Groups for audit manufacturing process, introduction of NQDBMS (Networked Quality Data Base Management System); formation of Failure Review Board (FRB) with representatives of DGQA and OFB to review and analyze the cause of defects during manufacturing and final acceptance inspection and suggest remedial measures. 7.27 **_In-House R&D: OFB has developed the following_** systems through In-house Research & Development projects: - Armoured Recovery Vehicles - Modernisation/ Upgraded version of MPV for MHA |Weapons|Small, Medium and Large Calibre Weapons & Mortar Equipment| |---|---| |Ammunition, Explosives & Propellants|Small, Medium and Large Calibre Ammunition, Mortar Bombs, Signaling and related stores, Rockets & Aerial Bombs, Fuzes, Explosives, Chemicals & Propellants| |Military Vehicles|Trucks, Mine protected and Special Security Vehicles| |Armoured Vehicles|Tanks & its variants, Armoured Personnel Carrier (APCs) & Engines| |Instruments & Optical devices|Night & Day Vision Sights & Instruments| |Parachutes|Brake Parachutes, Man dropping & Supply dropping Parachutes| |Troop comfort & General Stores|Tentage, Clothings, Personal equipment, Bridges, Boats, Cables etc.| Further, number of authorisation issued till December 2017 7.24 **_Production_** **_achievement:_** The turnover is 191. during the financial year 2016-17 was ` 21,392 crore. The projected turnover for 2017-18 is ` 23,500 crore against which the achievement up to December 31, 2017 is ` 12,543 crore. Nearly 80% of the supplies made by OFB in the year 2016-17 is for the Indian Army. 7.25 **_Modernization:_** OFB is continuously modernizing its existing facilities by replacing old machines with the State-of-the art machines to manufacture quality products, taking into account the current and long term future requirements of the customer. To achieve this a comprehensive Modernization Plan has been prepared and **_Fig. 7.5 : Exports (` in crore & NOCs issued)_** the plan for modernization for the next five years is ` 11820 ----- - Raksha Mantri inaugurated on May 30, 2017, a grid connected solar power plant of 16 MW capacities through video-link in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri, Secretary (DP), Addl. Secretary (DP) and Vice Chiefs of the three forces. The plant has been set up on 80 acres of land at OF Medak, making it self-sufficient for its power requirement. The Solar Power Plant will also mark OFB contribution towards reduction of carbon footprint. - Ordnance Factory, Medak had taken up BMPII Armament Upgrade through in-house R&D. Upgradation of two vehicles (BMP-II Gunner version and BMP-IIK Commander Version) has been completed. An extensive internal trial (firing & running) of both the vehicles was completed successfully during the month of June, 2017. - Ordnance Factory, Medak has been selected as the winner of RM’s Best Performing Factory Award for the years 2014-15 as well as 2015-16. - Ordnance Factory, Varangaon bagged First Prize in the Industrial Sector (General Category) at the 11[th] Maharashtra State Energy Conservation Award, 2015-16 for its excellence in Energy Conservation and Management. Ordnance Factory, Varangaon retained its First Position in Energy Excellence for the second consecutive year. Ordnance Factory, Varangaon has also won SEEM National Energy Management Award 2016 (GOLD) in Industrial Sector (Ordnance) instituted by Society of Energy Engineers and Manager (SEEM), Kerala for systematic approach towards energy performance, effective energy monitoring and focusing on energy efficient technology on Electrical, Thermal, Heating Ventilation and - e-grievances- Online complaint tracking system/ CPGRAMS has been made operational in OFB from July, 2013. Out of 2251 complaints received, 2170 cases (96%) have been disposed off as on December 31, 2017. The disposal of complaints is reviewed regularly by OFB at appropriate level. - e-procurement - All procurements cases valuing more than two lakh are made through e-procurement. - e-auction – All auction cases related to scraps and disposable items are made through MSTC e-auction. - e-payment – In most of the cases, payment to employees as well as vendors are made through direct credit by electronic transfer into their Bank Accounts. - e-services - The provision/ link to facilitate users to provide feedback has been made available on ofb.gov.in website. 7.30 **_Make in India:_** 7.28 **_Achievements and Awards:_** Conditioning System (HVAC) and Compressed Air generation and demand side management. - OFB has signed umbrella Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BEML and MIDHANI - Ordnance Factory, Ambernath has been awarded to establish a framework for co-operation and as the Best Recycler (Jury) in World Non-Ferrous to jointly address the requirements of Indian Awards 2017 in September, 2017 at Mumbai Defence and export market. The MOU shall cover from the hands of Director General, Bureau of on-going projects and new projects. International Recycling (BIR), Brussels, Belgium. The award in instituted/ organized by MTLEXS. - Raksha Mantri inaugurated on May 30, 2017, a grid connected solar power plant of 16 MW 7.29 **_Digital India Initiatives:_** capacities through video-link in the presence of - e-grievances- Online complaint tracking system/ Raksha Rajya Mantri, Secretary (DP), Addl. CPGRAMS has been made operational in OFB Secretary (DP) and Vice Chiefs of the three forces. from July, 2013. Out of 2251 complaints received, The plant has been set up on 80 acres of land at 2170 cases (96%) have been disposed off as on OF Medak, making it self-sufficient for its power ----- others. OFB has also developed various Reduced Danger Zone (RDZ) bombs for Air Force and RGB-12 & RGB-60 rockets for Indian Navy. - Current product range of OFB largely consists of conventional arms and ammunition. However, OFB is working on the modalities of the Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) in collaboration with defence PSUs & IIT Chennai. Further, with in house R&D efforts, OFB is developing Electronic Fuzes for Artillery Ammunition in coordination with DRDO and technical inputs from IIT Bombay. OFB also into the development of Precision Guided Artillery Shell by aligning with ARDE & IIT Kanpur. 7.31 **_Swachh Bharat:_** Swachh Bharat Pakhawada was celebrated from December 1 to 15, 2017 in all OFs during which extensive programmes on spreading awareness about cleanliness, tree plantation, cleanliness self-reliance and reduced imports of defence 7.33 **_Rain Water Harvesting: A total of 1495 existing/_** equipment. old buildings have been installed with rain water harvesting, out of which 525 buildings have been installed with rain - Ordnance Factories have quite successfully added water harvesting during the year 2017-18. Prior to 2017-18, many new indigenously designed and developed 970 buildings were already installed rain water harvesting products in its armoury - notably the Rockets for in various Ordnance Factories. Among completed projects, Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Pinaka, the tactical Roof Top Water of 1428 nos. buildings are connected to game changer 155 x 45 mm Dhanush artillery pond through network of drains and 67 nos. of buildings guns, the robust and safe Mine Protected Vehicles are completed through recharge pits connected to (MPV), and the Main Battle Tank Arjun. Besides, the individual buildings. Further 2360 nos. existing OFB has carried out substantial indigenisation /old buildings are planned to be completed during of other major equipment’s such as T-72 and 2018-19 T-90 Tanks, ICV BMP-II, AK 630 Gun for Indian Navy, 84mm Rocket Launcher and 40 mm pre- **DEFENCE PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS** fragmented anti-aircraft ammunition, among **(DPSUs)** ###### Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) 7.34 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is India’s flagship Aerospace Company with 35th position among the top 100 global Aerospace Industries. HAL so far has indigenously designed and developed 17 types of Aircraft/ Helicopters, the latest being HTT-40 (Basic Trainer Aircraft) and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The current manufacturing programs are Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) - Tejas, the multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft Su-30 MKI, Light Transport Aircraft Do-228, Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv), Rudra, LCH, Chetak, Cheetal helicopters. The Company has 80 percent footprint in fleet support for Indian Defence Services. The Company has achieved turnover of ` 8865 crore (Provisional) up to December 2017. Export Sales of ` 233 crore has been achieved up to the end December 2017. 7.35 **_Important Events/Achievements in 2017-18_** awareness about cleanliness, tree plantation, cleanliness 7.35 **_Important Events/Achievements in 2017-18_** drive of areas inside Fys/ Estate were undertaken. (i) HAL received the Initial Operation Clearance 7.32 **_National_** **_Skill_** **_Development_** **_Mission:_** (IOC) certificate from the Center for Military The National Skill Development Mission has been launched Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC) for to create convergence across sectors in terms of skill successfully developing Light Combat Helicopter training activities. Ordnance Factories are contributing (LCH). meaningfully and actively in skill development mission of the nation. OFB has increased engagement of Trade (ii) HAL integrated Astra, Beyond Visual Range Apprentices from 2.5% to 10% of the total strength missile on Su-30MKI aircraft which was tested including the contractual staff in 2017, thereby engaging successfully against actual target by IAF in full about 7038 Trade Apprentices in various trades increasing operational configuration. their employability and skill in the sector. ----- (vi) First unit of successfully developed 8 Kg Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has been handed over to CRPF on September 7, 2017 in presence of Raksha Mantri and Home Minister. **_Raksha Mantri and Union Home Minister during the handing_** **_over of first unit of Mini UAV to CAPFs on September 7,_** **_2017_** (vii) First flight of Jaguar DARIN III aircraft with AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) Radar was conducted on August 10, 2017. (iii) Awarded with 'Gold Trophy' in recognition of outstanding contribution to Skill Development in “Best PSU-Public Sector Training Programme” category. (iv) Conferred with Golden Peacock Innovative Product/ Service Award- 2017 for the Project "Combined Interrogator and Transponder (CIT)". (v) Conferred with “BT-CSR Excellence Award 2017” for successfully implementing the 'Kumudvati River Rejuvenation Project' ###### Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) 7.37 BEL, a Navratna Company, established in 1954 under MoD has nine Units across India with core competencies in areas of Radars & Weapon Systems, Sonars, Communication, Network Centric Systems, Electronic Warfare, Electro-Optics and Tank Electronics. In Non-Defence sector, BEL’s product range includes EVMs, Tablet PCs, Microcircuits, Semiconductors, Access Control Systems, Homeland Security Systems, Solar Systems etc. (iii) The 50[th] AL-31FP engine, manufactured from raw 7.36 **_Awards Received during 2017-18:_** materials by Sukhoi Engine Division, Koraput, HAL (i) President of India awarded HAL with 'SCOPE was handed over to IAF as part of celebrations of Meritorious Award 2014-15' for Corporate 70th year of India Russia diplomatic relations. Governance. (iv) Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) awarded (ii) HAL has bagged Raksha Matri’s awards on May civil certification to Do-228. The made-in-India 30, 2017 in following categories: aircraft now can be used by airlines within India - Institutional Award for “Excellence in for Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). Performance”. (v) “Hawk-i” an indigenously upgraded Hawk Mk - “Best Performing Division of DPSUs” 132 aircraft has been dedicated to the nation by award to HAL Hyderabad Division Raksha Mantri. (iii) Awarded with 'Gold Trophy' in recognition of (vi) First unit of successfully developed 8 Kg Mini outstanding contribution to Skill Development Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has been handed in “Best PSU-Public Sector Training Programme” ----- Medak, State-of-the-art Electronic Artillery Fuse manufacturing complex at Pune. On-line Inventory Management System for Navy, Service Support Center for IAF & Army at Jammu and BEL Academy of Excellence. **_Inauguration of State-of-the-art Electronic Artillery Fuse_** **_Manufacturing Complex at Pune_** (iv) Awards won include RM’s Awards for Indigenization, Design Efforts, Exports, Best structure, enhanced thrust on New Product Development, Diversification, Process/ Infrastructure Improvement etc. 7.41 **_Indigenisation:_** BEL has achieved 87% of turnover through indigenously technology. Major products in recent past include Akash Weapon System, Hand Held Thermal Imager with Laser Range Finder, 3D Tactical Control Radar, Weapon Locating Radar, Integrated Air Command and Control System, L70 Gun Upgrade,, Low Level Light Weight Radar, Ship Borne EW System and New **_Test Firing of QR-SAM_** Generation Sonars. (ii) Flagging of 100[th] Upgraded L-70 Gun 7.42 **_Modernization:_** BEL has been continuously modernizing its infrastructure to be in tune with the (iii) Inaugurated 16MW Solar Power Plant at OF changing needs of the technology/ products. Major facilities Medak, State-of-the-art Electronic Artillery established in recent past include New Radar Assembly Hangar, “Blowing Sand & Dust Test Facility”, Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Chamber, Pulse Current Injection Test Facility, New Electronics Manufacturing Services Assembly Line and Automated TR Module Assembly Line. ###### Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) 7.43 Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL was incorporated in the year 1970 under the Ministry of Defence is a pioneer in the manufacture of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) in the country. BDL is evolved as a conglomerate manufacturing ATGMs of new generation, Surface-to-Air weapon systems (SAMs), strategic weapons, launchers, underwater weapons, decoys and test equipment. BDL is fully geared up to meet the demands of Armed forces by capacity augmentation of all its major projects. Recently, BDL’s Corporate Office has been shifted to Telangana State Finance Corporation (TSFC), Nanakramguda, Gachibowli. Finance Corporation (TSFC), Nanakramguda, Gachibowli. Indigenization, Design Efforts, Exports, Best performing Division of DPSU (Naval Systems 7.44 Milan, Konkurs-M, Invar and Akash division have SBU), Dun & Bradstreet India’s Top PSU Award, already been accredited to Aero Space Standards AS 9100 ASSOCHAM Award for Organizational Excellence, C and is currently endeavoring to upgrade the same to the CVC's Vigilance Excellence Award for "Best more stringent AS 9100 D standard by March 2018. Institutional Practice to Fight Corruption" for FLM implementation. 7.45 BDL is lead integrator for Akash (Army) Akash Weapon System is one of the major products indigenously 7.40 **_Future challenges: Competition has intensified,_** produced and being supplied to Indian Army/ Indian with the opening of Defence Electronics market to Air Force. BDL is also lead integrator for Medium Range private participation. To sustain growth, BEL has Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for Indian Army. Recently, adopted various strategies like changes in organizational a contract worth of ` 1918 crore has been signed between ----- DRDO, Hyderabad and BDL, Hyderabad for the production It is engaged in design, development, manufacturing, sales and supply to the Indian Army. and after sales activities of a wide range of areas of Mining & Construction, Defence and Rail & Metro products. The Company’s International Business covers 66 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. **_Akash_** 7.46 **_Indigenisation:_** BDL is putting up determined of increasing self-reliance, reduction of Foreign Exchange out flow and achieving cost reduction. Indigenisation of products like Konkurs-M, Invar, Milan-2T has been achieved up to 90%, 78.6% and 71% respectively. 7.47 **_CAPEX & Modernisation: ` 140 crore has been_** earmarked for 2017-18 on Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) towards modernization of Plant and Machinery and other infrastructure developments. 7.48 **_Financial Performance:_** BDL achieved record **_MBT T90 with Mine Plough_** 7.51 **_Research & Development (R&D) initiatives_** **_and development of new products:_** The Company has a focused approach on in-house R&D, spending around 2.5% of its turnover towards R&D. The in-house R&D developed products have contributed on an average of 50% of the total turnover in the last 3 years. During the year 2017-18, patent for “A Control System for an Automatic Power shift Transmission” received. construction of Electronic Toilet (She Toiles) etc. for the betterment of the life of people of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh under CSR with estimated expenditure of ` 21.52 crore. **_Arjun ARRV under testing_** ###### BEML Limited 7.52 **_Indigenization: Indigenization levels are: Mining_** 7.50 BEML, established in 1964, is a Mini-Ratna & Construction products and Rail products- 90%, Metro (Category-1) Public Sector Undertaking, manufacturing cars- 60%. Defence products, viz. PMS Bridge, ATT, Aircraft complexes located at Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Bengaluru, Weapon loader, 50T trailer- 90%. Engine Assembly, High Mysore and Palakkad and subsidiary steel Foundry - Altitude Kit, Steering Pump & Brake Cylinders for Heavy Vignyan Industries Ltd., in Tarikere, Chikmagalur District. Duty Trucks have been indigenized in 2017-18. ----- 7.54 MIDHANI is a specialized metal and metal alloys manufacturing “Mini-Ratna Category-I" company set up on the 20[th] day of November 1973 to manufacture critical materials required in the strategic sectors of India's defence industry and for sectors like nuclear power, satellite launch vehicles, aircraft etc. MIDHANI started commercial production in 1983 and has since then successfully supplied special metals and alloys to customers. 7.55 **_Financial Performance: MIDHANI has achieved_** its highest ever sales turnover of ` 809.71 crore in the FY 2016-17 and has achieved an impressive Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of about 13.7% in sales over the past 10 years. 7.56 **_MoU Achievement: For the FY 2016-17 MIDHANI_** has been rated "Excellent" in MoU performance. MIDHANI has now secured "Excellent" rating for the 5[th] year in succession. 7.57 **_Timely Deliveries to Customers:_** Ensuring timely deliveries has been the main area of attention of Management. In order to expedite deliveries and cut down the incidence of contractual penalties and damages for delayed deliveries, MIDHANI has embarked on an expansion phase augmenting, expanding and revamping its age old in-house production facilities with contemporary technologies available elsewhere in the world and also developing new applications for existing products. 7.59 **_Modernization & Up-Gradation Program: The_** up gradation and modernization program of the Company over the last decade contributed towards setting up of additional facilities and increase in production tonnage capacity & product diversity. Phase 1 Modernization of MIDHANI at a Capital outlay of around ` 400 crore was successfully completed for revamping/ upgrading/ enhancing production capacities. Prominent among them are; New 6000 T Forge Press with 20 T Manipulator, Radial Axial Ring Rolling Mill, Establishment of a New Fastener Plant, R&D Building, Installation of 20 Ton Electric Arc Furnace with Vacuum Degassing (VD)/ Vacuum Oxygen Decarburising (VOD) and Ladle Refining Furnace (LRF). Phase 2 of Modernization pegged at around ` 1000 crore is currently underway. 7.60 **_Level of Indigenization:_** The special metals and alloys manufactured at MIDHANI are part of an import substitution strategy, which is designed to reduce the India's reliance on foreign suppliers and achieve self-sufficiency. MIDHANI has developed new alloys MDN9201 for power transmission gears and pinions of Helicopter projects and MDN 713C Cast and Hipped Blades for turbocharger of Diesel Locomotives of Railways. MIDHANI has also taken up type certification and Indigenous development of various Titanium alloys of Russian origin like PT-1M, PT7M, BT-3B, BT-3BM, BTI-D. For the first time in our country, MIDHANI has developed large forgings of Super Alloy 617CC for Advanced Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant Application. 7.61 **_Corporate Social responsibility:_** The CSR Policy of MIDHANI aims at developing company specific social responsibility strategies in long, medium and short term period towards all-round development of people residing in and around the Company's area of operation. An amount of ` 3.24 crore is proposed to be spent for CSR activities by MIDHANI in the year 2017-18. The various activities undertaken during the year and are under progress is briefly given below: 7.53 **_Awards received:_** in the areas of product, process and new alloys designs apart from training & development activities.  Raksha Mantri Award for BE1800E Excavator under Design Efforts-Own Initiatives Category for the year 7.59 **_Modernization & Up-Gradation Program: The_** 2014-15. up gradation and modernization program of the Company  Hindustan PSU Award under the category ‘Fastest over the last decade contributed towards setting up of Growing Organization-Miniratna.’ additional facilities and increase in production tonnage capacity & product diversity. Phase 1 Modernization of ###### Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) MIDHANI at a Capital outlay of around ` 400 crore was successfully completed for revamping/ upgrading/ 7.54 MIDHANI is a specialized metal and metal alloys enhancing production capacities. Prominent among them manufacturing “Mini-Ratna Category-I" company set up are; New 6000 T Forge Press with 20 T Manipulator, Radial on the 20[th] day of November 1973 to manufacture critical Axial Ring Rolling Mill, Establishment of a New Fastener materials required in the strategic sectors of India's defence Plant, R&D Building, Installation of 20 Ton Electric Arc industry and for sectors like nuclear power, satellite Furnace with Vacuum Degassing (VD)/ Vacuum Oxygen launch vehicles, aircraft etc. MIDHANI started commercial ----- (c) Promotion of Health Care and Sanitation 7.65 **_R&D Activities:_** (d) Providing Infrastructure support to schools and  ` 32.70 crore has been spent on R&D activities till various institutions December 31, 2017. (e) Other activities  Virtual Reality Lab upgraded to include easy head ###### Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) & body tracking in the 3D environment, having dynamic interface with AVEVA for model view for 7.62 Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is enhancing the accuracy. a leading Shipyard amongst all Defence PSU Shipyards, engaged in construction of Warships and Submarines.  Model studies completed with CWPRs, Pune for MDL has attained the requisite expertise, and has the feasibility of deepening of MDL waterfront. also pioneered and retained the dominant position in  Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) constructing advanced Missile Destroyers, Stealth Frigates layouts in 3D environment ensure consistency of and Submarines in order to achieve self-reliance in warship the information in order to avoid interference in production for the Indian Navy at competitive costs. the design. 7.63 **_Financial Performance: The Company achieved_** VoP of ` 3529.7 crore in 2016-17 and earned a profit of ` 525.12 crore after tax. MDL paid a dividend of ` 199.08 crore to the public exchequer. 7.64 **_Deliveries and Commissioning: INS KALVARI’_** 1st Scorpene class Submarine of P75 project was delivered on September, 2017. It was commissioned by Prime Minister on December 14, 2017. **_1[st] Scorpene Class Submarine ‘KALVARI’ commissioned_** **_on December 14, 2017_**  Ergonomics in ship detailed design has been implemented.  Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis for external flow visualisations on plated mast structure for EOD camera and plume analysis.  3D CAD (3-Dimensional Computer Aided Design) modeling of pilot Mega Block has facilitated for modular construction, removal of green material, provision of shrinkage allowance at unit level thus benefitting at the stage of fabrication and erection process. 7.66 **_Modernisation: MDL has successfully completed_** infrastructure Modernization Projects consisting of 300T Goliath Crane, Wet basin, buildings and ancillary work, new Submarine Assembly Workshop (SSA) as a second assembly line for submarines and also plans to expand its shipbuilding and submarine facilities comprising of Submarine launching facilities, new 400 T Goliath crane, additional outfit assembly shop and creating new work front at Nhava Yard. **_on December 14, 2017_** its shipbuilding and submarine facilities comprising of Submarine launching facilities, new 400 T Goliath crane, additional outfit assembly shop and creating new work front at Nhava Yard. 7.67 **_Indigenisation:_** MDL has already set up dedicated indigenization department and has “Make-In- India” webpage linked to MoD’s website. Six major items have been indigenized and five are in progress. Percentage of indigenisation targeted in shipbuilding is 75%. 7.68 **_Outsourcing:_** Items such as doors, hatches, **_Raksha Mantri's Award for Excellence for_** **_Year 2014-15 on May 30, 2017_** ladders, bollards, scuttles, bulwark stanchions, tanks, ----- equipment seats and small assemblies are being outsourced **Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers** through 581 registered suppliers (which includes 266 ###### Ltd. (GRSE) MSME Vendors) for bought out/manufactured items. 7.72 Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited 7.69 **_Corporate Social Responsibility: The Budget_** (GRSE), Kolkata, initially a ship repairing yard was taken for FY 2017-18 is ` 16.48 crore and ` 20.63 crore has been over by the Government of India in 1960 and is under the carried forward from last two financial years. Various administrative control of Ministry of Defence. Today, GRSE projects viz Adoption of Kharade Grampanchayat, of has developed broad capabilities in the areas of shipbuilding Thane District for overall development and desiltation and general engineering. The company manufactures activities at draught affected Parner village, Beed District of Maharashtra, construction of 1000 no. individual toilets various types of vessels, ranging from tugs and barges to in Raigad District of Maharashtra, contribution towards warships, frigates, bulk carriers, oceanographic research Swachh Bharat Kosh and clean Ganga Fund etc. vessels, high powered diesel engines and portable steel bridges. 7.70 **_Sustainable Development Programme:_** (a) To increase the generation of renewable energy MDL installed 840 KWp Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Power Plant and an order for additional 650 KWp SPV Power Plant likely to be completed by end March 2018. The expected energy generation from this SPV Power Plant is 8, 67,200 units of energy per annum. (b) At the instance of MOD to promote green and sustainable energy, MDL, BEL and HAL entered into a MOU for 150 MW Solar (SPV) Power plants at the various OFB premises for a total cost of ` 975 crore exclusive of VGF on November 24, 2017. 7.71 **_Awards:_** (a) Jal Tarang half yearly Hindi Magazine of MDL received 1[st] Prize from SCOPE in the category 7.73 **_Financial Performance: The Company achieved_** a turnover of ` 930.41 crore in 2016-17. The Profit Before Tax of the company for 2016-17 is ` 20.89 crore and the Net Profit was ` 12.23 crore. The Net Worth of the Company is ` 1081.51 crore. 7.74 **_Deliveries_** **_and_** **_Commissioning:_** GRSE delivered three (3) Warships namely Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (TARASA), Landing Craft Utility (LCU L-52) and Anti Submarine Warfare Corvette (KILTAN). Three Warships namely Landing Craft Utility on August 21, 2017, Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (INS TARASA) on September 26, 2017 and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette (INS KILTAN) on October 16, 2017 were commissioned. Convention New Delhi. (b) Jal Tarang was awarded 1[st] Prize by Town Official Language Implementation Centre (TOLIC) on July 21, 2017 at Mumbai. (c) Jal Tarang was awarded ‘Shresth Grih Patrikayen’ by Aashirwaad on September 27, 2017 at Mumbai. (d) Raksha Mantri Award for Excellence (2014-15) on May 30, 2017. (e) Quality Circle ‘Gold’ Awards (2 nos.) in ICQCC-2017 held in Philippines on October 27, 2017. **_Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (TARASA)_** ----- 12000 Gross Tonnage, which is highest amongst Indian shipyards in FY 2017-18. The Shipyard recorded a distinct achievement of all project deliveries ahead of contractual delivery. Further, the Shipyard emerged as the largest exporter of defence ships in India, with over ` 500 crore turnover (40% of VoP) coming from Exports. Successful delivery of an Advanced OPV to Sri Lanka, two FPVs to Mauritius and a Damage Control Simulator to Myanmar, all before contractual delivery schedule, have generated considerable goodwill for the Nation. **_Landing Craft Utility (LCU L-52)_** 7.77 **_Financial Performance:_** The Company has achieved VoP of ` 1030.20 crore during FY 2016-17. The Profit Before Tax of the Company is ` 177 crore during 2016-17, highest in last six years. **_Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette (KILTAN)_** 7.75 **_Awards & Recognitions:_** (i) Raksha Mantri’s Award of Excellence (ii) GOLD Award for two (2) Quality Circle teams of GRSE for outstanding performance on ‘Quality Control’ activities at the International Convention on Quality Control Circle-2017 (ICQCC-2017) at Pasay City, Philippines. (iii) SCOPE Corporate Communication Excellence 7.78 **_Deliveries/ Launchings during the Year: With_** delivery of 5[th] and 6[th] Vessel the Shipyard successfully completed the CG OPV Project of six ships (first ship in October 2015 and last ship in November 2017). All six ships were delivered prior to the due date. The Shipyard has also made considerable progress in implementation of ‘Make in India’ Program of the Govt. Indigenisation of Steel Plates, Gearboxes, Steering Gear system, Fin Stabilizer System, Heli Grid, Doors (Water & Weather tight) and Gemini Boatshave increased the indigenous content to 70% in ongoing five CG OPV Project as against 62% indigenous content in recently completed Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (CG OPV) project (six vessels). 7.79 **_Ship_** **_Repair:_** GSL has comprehensive infrastructure, know-how and expertise dedicated Cell for repair of defence and commercial vessels. During Financial Year 2017-18, the Shipyard has undertaken repairs of Sail Training Ship Tarangini, NOPV Sunayna, Tugs & Crafts. Training Ship Tarangini, NOPV Sunayna, Tugs & Crafts. Awards for two (2) categories 7.80 **_Modernisation:_** Yard ‘Infrastructure (iv) 4 Awards by GRSE’s Quality Circle Teams at the Augmentation Plan’ is being executed in four phases, of National Convention on Quality Concepts - 2017 which phase 1 & 2 (6000 T shiplift and dry berths) was (NCQC-2017) completed in March 2011 and Phase 3A (ship construction ###### Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) bays and fabrication bays) was completed in August 2016. The balance phases 3B and 4, comprising of facility for 7.76 Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is a Mini-Ratna Group-I erection of GRP hull and Command and Control Centre status company, has proven capabilities of in-house design for upcoming MCMV Project, are likely to be completed and building sophisticated high technology warships for by end 2020. On completion, GSL will be only Shipyard in Indian Defence Forces and other varied clients, including Indian subcontinent to have the facility for construction of Export markets. GSL has achieved annual delivery over specialized GRP hull for Mine Counter measure Vessels. ----- 7.81 **_Research and Development (R&D):_** As part 7.87 **_Submarine Refits/ Construction: Considering_** of development of product for future requirement, GSL the proven expertise garnered by the yard in MRCM of EKM has developed design of 60 meter Fast Patrol Vessel for Class Submarine, HSL has been nominated by MoD for Export. undertaking Normal Refit of EKM Class Submarine, INS Sindhuvir in July, 2017. 7.82 **_Awards Won:_** In recognition of excellence achieved in various discipline, shipyard has won the following awards: (a) Scope Award for Excellence - Turnaround Category, awarded by the President on April 11, 2017. (b) RM’s Excellence Award for Best Performing Shipyard 2015-16, Best Performance in Export 2014-15, Design Efforts-Own Initiative Projects (c) PMA National Project Excellence Award 2016 for Project Management of 1[st] Sri Lanka Offshore Patrol Vessel (SLOPV). ###### Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) 7.83 Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. is the largest and strategically located shipyard under Ministry of Defence (Department of Defence Production). The yard has so far built 179 vessels (including 11 wellhead platforms) and repaired about 1954 vessels for the defence and maritime sector. 7.84 **_Financial Performance: HSL over the last two_** years has shown remarkable improvement in performance. In the financial year 2016-17, the company achieved turnover of ` 629 crore, the highest in the last 76 years of the yard’s history and the total income achieved was ` 650 crore which has been the best during the last five years. Further, the company achieved operational profit of ` 38 crore in the FY 2016-17 after a gap of 35 years. The profit after tax achieved was ` 53.77 crore in the FY 2016-17. **_Arrival of INS Sindhuvir in July 2017_** 7.88 **_Awards:_** HSL has received Raksha Mantri’s awards for excellence for the year 2015-16 in the category of ‘Projects on Shafting work, New welding techniques and Rudder Carrier Bearings Modification. 7.89 HSL has also won the Society for Defence Technologist (SODET) excellence awards for the year 2015 16 in the category of Technology Development – Engine Exhaust (Silver medal) and Technology Innovation – Installation of major sensor and a complex domeon the ship (Bronze medal) 7.90 **_Modernisation:_** To meet the futuristic requirements of Indian Navy and Coast guard including submarines and weapon intensive war vessels, refurbishment and replacement of machinery and infrastructure is in progress. Further, the inter- the company achieved operational profit of ` 38 crore in governmental MoU signed with RoK would pave the way the FY 2016-17 after a gap of 35 years. The profit after tax for upgradation and modernization of facilities at par with achieved was ` 53.77 crore in the FY 2016-17. world class shipbuilding industries, using Korean expertise. 7.85 An Inter-Governmental MoU for defence industry 7.91 In order to have a seamless flow of information, cooperation in shipbuilding was signed between MoD, automated transactions and integration of design and GoI and Defence Acquisition and Program Administration manufacturing, HSL has partnered with M/s Tech Mahindra (DAPA), Republic of Korea on April 21, 2017. Ltd for implementation of SAP ERP solution. The unique 7.86 **_Shipbuilding:_** HSL has been nominated by feature of this ERP system would be integration of Design Ministry of Defence for construction of Fleet Support Ships software, Aveva Marine including its 3D features with an and SoV. embedded PLM in SAP. ----- 7.93 **_Organisational Structure and Functions:_** DGQA Organisation is structured into eleven Technical Directorates, each responsible for a distinct range of equipment. The Technical Directorates are structured in two tiers for functional purposes, comprising Controllerates and Field Quality Assurance Establishments. In addition, there are Proof Establishments in Armament Discipline for carrying out proof of weapons and ammunition. 7.94 **_Achievements:_** (a) **_Quality Assurance of Stores:_** (i) DGQA organisation has carried out inspection of defence stores for the total value of ` 15391.35 crore during 2017-18 (Upto November, 2017). (ii) (Manufacturer wise value of stores (` in crore) inspected during last three years is as under: **_155mm Cal FH Gun “Dhanush”_** (c) **_DGQA Technical Evaluation:_** During the year 2017-18 (upto September 2017), DGQA has carried out a total of 65 Technical evaluations and attended 28 User Trials of various stores, ammunition and equipment, comprising of a number of complex sub systems. 18 PDIs and 54 JRIs of various equipment/stores were conducted during the year 2017-18 (Upto September, 2017). (d) **_Validation Proof of Guns at CPE Itarsi:_** (i) **_Advance Towed Artillery Gun System_** **_(ATAGs) - Joint Venture between Armament_** **_Research and Development Establishment_** **_(ARDE) and Bharat Forge Ltd.: Proof Firing_** of 152mm/ 52 Cal Gun Barrel for ATAGS - ARDE, Pune has been assigned a task of developing 155mm/ 52 Cal ATAGS as a ‘Mission Mode Project’. Control Proof Establihsment (CPE) Itarsi provided technical and admin assistance to ARDE Pune for internal trial and proof firing of first 155mm/52 Cal ATAGS developed by BFL Pune (Development Partner) to prove the strength of the Barrel. The trial firing of 155mm/ 52 Cal ATAGS Barrel Regd No. ARDE/ BFL/ 20009-1/ 14 was successfully carried out at CPE Itarsi in June 2015. ###### Directorate General of Quality Assurance (b) 155mm Cal FH Gun ‘Dhanush’: DGQA carried (DGQA) out Integrated Functional Checks & Structural Proof Firing and was also associated during User Exploitation at PFFR, 7.92 Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) BFFR & NFFR (Different firing ranges). is an Inter-Service Organisation functioning under the Deptt of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence. DGQA is responsible for Quality Assurance of all defence stores and equipment, both imported as well as indigenous for the Army, Navy (excluding Naval Armaments) and common user items for the Air Force procured from Private Sector, Public Sector Undertakings and Ordnance Factories. 7.93 **_Organisational Structure and Functions:_** DGQA Organisation is structured into eleven Technical Directorates, each responsible for a distinct range of **_155mm Cal FH Gun “Dhanush”_** ----- (iii) **_Soft recoil system of Indian Field Gun_** **_(IFG) – Joint venture between EME School_** **_Baroda and Bharat Forge Ltd.:_** Validation Firing of 105mm Light Field Gun (LFG) mounted on TATA 2.5 TON with Soft Recoil System - EME School Varodra vide their letter No. 24501/ ATB/ PC-VIII/ T-4/ Trg-2 dated July 21, 2016 approach DGQA for conduct of validation firing of 105mm LFG mounted on Tata 2.5 Ton with soft recoil system developed by M/s BFL before placement of supply order. The trial firing of 105mm LFG mounted on Tata 2.5 Ton with soft recoil system was successfully carried out at CPE Itarsi in two phases i.e. November 9 and 23, 2016. (e) **_Annual Master General of Ordnance (MGO)_** **_Industry Cooperation meet (AMICOM): MGO Branch_** of the Army, which is responsible for the operational readiness of Indian Army’s (IA’s) vast array of weapon systems, vehicles and equipment in its ongoing quest for ensuring their effective sustenance and to make the best of the opportunity of “Make in India” initiative of the Government of India has put in place an institutionalised mechanism in the form of Annual MGO Industry Cooperation Meet (AMICOM) to serve as a platform for Indian Army and industry to share the requirements, capabilities and concerns. (f) AMICOM-17 was conducted on July 25-26, 2017 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi as an MGO-CII initiative. The theme chosen for the seminar was “Evolving new Strategies to Fast Track Indigenisation”. DGQA was invited and took active participation in the event and was involved in the following: Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi and released the First Day Cover and also launched the link of Vendor Registration on DGQA Website. 7.95 **_Future Challenges:_** (a) **_Green Channel Policy: With a view to promote_** ease of doing business to achieve national vision of ‘Make in India’, MoD decided to institute a mechanism for granting Green Channel Status to firms supplying broad categories of items having continuous requirement/ mass consumption in Defence forces. Firms having an annual average turnover of ` 1000 crore or more during last three years and making profit in at least three out of five years are eligible for Green channel status. Accordingly, a Green Channel Policy has been formulated by Department of Defence Production and issued the same Vide MoD order No 43(5)/2015/D(QA) dated March 24, 2017 with the approval of Raksha Mantri. payment basis for trial firing of 155mm/ 52 Cal - During One on One Discussions: Howitzer. Trial firing of 155mm/ 52 Cal Gun ex-  Discussion on SOP for providing M/s BFL has been conducted at Control Proof field ranges of DGQA to Industry on Establishment (CPE) Itarsi on October 10, 2017. chargeable basis under ‘Make in India’ (iii) **_Soft recoil system of Indian Field Gun_** initiative of Government of India. **_(IFG) – Joint venture between EME School_**  Discussion on Green Channel Policy **_Baroda and Bharat Forge Ltd.:_** Validation and draft Joint Service Guide regarding Firing of 105mm Light Field Gun (LFG) mounted Registration of Vendors. on TATA 2.5 TON with Soft Recoil System - EME School Varodra vide their letter No. 24501/ ATB/ (g) **_DGQA_** **_Day_** **_2017-_** **_Diamond_** **_Jubilee_** PC-VIII/ T-4/ Trg-2 dated July 21, 2016 approach **_Celebrations:_** DGQA Day 2017- Diamond Jubilee DGQA for conduct of validation firing of 105mm Celebrations have been celebrated on September 28, LFG mounted on Tata 2.5 Ton with soft recoil 2017. RRM presided over the function at Dr. DS Kothari system developed by M/s BFL before placement Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi and released the ----- test facilities in line with National Accreditation Board for - Education of the girl child. Testing (NABL) stipulations. 36 labs have been awarded - Safety and security of girl child at all the NABL accreditation. DGQA is also providing the Lab public places. Test facilities & Proof facilities to Private Vendors for Indigenization purposes. (iv) **_Tree Plantation and Blood Donation:_** A total of 23,000 tress have been planted and 911 (d) **_Training Initiatives: Defence Institute of Quality_** units of blood donated through voluntarily blood Assurance (DIQA) carries out training of DGQA officers donations camps. Other activities including visit and officers of other organizations in the field of Quality to Old Age Homes/ Orphanages, Mini Marathon Management. and Yoga were also conducted. (e) **_Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR):_** (i) **_Swachh Bharat Abhiyan:_** As a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Swachhta Pakhwada was celebrated in DGQA HQ and its establishments - Disposing of scrap material in the premises and storage of the same in organized manner. - Weeding out of old files and office equipment. - Seminar on insecticides in the office complex for prevention of mosquitoes and other insects. - Essay and painting competition on the subject of “Importance of Cleanliness”. - Mini Marathon to spread the messages of cleanliness. **_Upgraded Schilka_** ###### Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) 7.96 DGAQA is the Quality Assurance (QA) regulatory authority for Defence PSUs, Ordnance Factories, DRDO etc. and provide QA coverage to Military Aircrafts, Associated Accessories, Air Armaments, Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV), Missiles etc. during design, development, production, overhaul, repair, up-gradation and modification at various Defence PSU’s, Ordnance Factories, DRDO Labs, Oil Refineries & Private Trade Firm’s etc. DGAQA also Oil Refineries & Private Trade Firm’s etc. DGAQA also (ii) **_Differently-abled_** **_Friendly_** **_Environment:_** plays vital role in Technical Evaluation, Field Trials, Pre- The organisation provides friendly environment Dispatch Inspection (PDI) during foreign procurement of to differently-abled persons, such as corridors, Military Aviation stores. During the financial year 2017- furniture as per their need. 18, DGAQA has provided quality assurance coverage to Military Aviation Stores of the value ` 8,547.73 crore upto (iii) **_Save Girl Child (Beti Padao – Beti Bachao):_** December 31, 2017. Organisation is contributing in saving girl child by spreading awareness in its employees, to achieve **Directorate of Standardisation (DoS)** following objectives: 7.97 Since inception, the Directorate of Standardisation - Preventing sex selective abortion. is paving way to mitigate proliferation so as to optimise complete inventory of the three services by means - Survival and protection of a girl child ----- 7.99 With Tier-I membership of the Apex Codification body under NATO (Allied Committee – 135), the Directorate of Standardisation has implemented a new concept of Globally accepted codification system using advanced web-based software for codification and cataloguing of entire Indian Defence inventory. The new codification tool besides aiding in systematic Codification and Cataloguing of Defence Inventory is also enabling distinct visibility of Indian Industry on International Logistic System and their enhanced participation in Global Defence Procurement System. The satisfactory testing of codification tool/ software, a prerequisite for Tier-II membership of Allied Committee – 135, has been completed in November 2017. ###### Directorate of Planning & Coordination 7.100 The Directorate of Planning and Coordination, an attached office of Department of Defence Production, was established in 1964. The Directorate is primarily mandated to establish robust indigenous defence industry, improve domestic production by expediting Indigenization process in defence sector through various enabling policies viz ‘Make in India’ initiative, liberalization of FDI Policy/ Industrial licensing policy, providing level playing field to private sector, creating defence technical hub and giving preference to procurement from indigenous route. Further, the Directorate strives to foster international cooperation in defence sector and boost export of defence equipment to other countries. of establishing commonality, duplicity in equipment/ of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). The Directorate components. The assigned duties to the Directorate of is also playing pivotal role in speeding up the ongoing Standardisation towards Standardisation and Codification efforts for modernisation of Naval Shipyards. is being accomplished through continual process of ###### Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO) formulating new and updating the existing varied Standardisation documents, Codification of items, variety 7.102 The main charter of DEO is to organize and coand entry control. ordinate Defence exhibitions in India and abroad, primarily with a view to promote export potential of defence oriented 7.98 **_Targets and Achievements: The Committee of_** products and services, developed and manufactured by Chairmen Standardisation Sub Committee (CCSSC) has set the Indian Defence Industry. target of 964 Standardisation Documents (101 New & 863 Revision cases) for year 2017-18. As on April 1, 2017, 5228 7.103 **_International Exhibitions in India: To provide_** active standardisation documents are available. a platform for the Indian Defence Industry to showcase its capabilities, DEO organizes two biennial International 7.99 With Tier-I membership of the Apex Codification exhibitions in India, namely Aero India and Defexpo India. body under NATO (Allied Committee – 135), the Directorate While Aero India is dedicated to aerospace and aviation industry, focus of Defexpo India is on land and naval systems. (i) Aero India which began in 1996, has already carved a niche for itself as a premium international exhibition on aerospace, defence, civil aviation, airport infrastructure and defence engineering. The 11[th] edition of Aero India-2017 was organized from February 14-18, 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru. (ii) DEFEXPO INDIA conceived as a complementary exposition to Aero India, Defexpo India launched in 1999. The 10[th] edition of Defexpo India will be held in 2018. Defexpo India is clearly steering the path of steady growth and has been receiving overwhelming and unprecedented international response with each edition. The exhibition has in defence sector through various enabling policies viz showcased India’s emergence as an attractive ‘Make in India’ initiative, liberalization of FDI Policy/ destination for investment in the defence sector Industrial licensing policy, providing level playing field to and acted as a platform for alliances and joint private sector, creating defence technical hub and giving ventures in the defence industry. An interactive preference to procurement from indigenous route. Further, seminar on the defence procurement procedures the Directorate strives to foster international cooperation and offset policy along with B2B meetings, in defence sector and boost export of defence equipment exhibitors’ press conferences, product launches to other countries. are regularly arranged to bring the participants 7.101 In addition, the Directorate renders advice from abreast with the latest developments. This show DDP’s perspective on capital acquisition proposals of also attracts an unprecedented network of Service Headquarters and also plays key role in streamlining International Government and Military Agencies. ----- We are thankful to the foreign participants for Pavilion was set up at the following overseas their overwhelming response. international exhibitions:  Latin America Aerospace & Defence (iii) Apart from these exhibitions DEO has (LAAD) – 2017 from April 4-7, 2017, at participated/organised the following exhibitions: Rio-de-Janeiro, Brazil.  **_Golden_** **_Jubilee_** **_Celebration_** **_of_** **_the_**  International Maritime Defence Exhibition **_Submarine Arm of Indian Navy (GJSM) -_** and Conference (IMDEX) – 2017 from **_2017:_** The Golden Jubilee Celebration of the May 16-18, 2017 at Singapore. Submarine Arm of Indian Navy (GJSM)) – 2017 of Indian Navy was held during December 6-9, 2017  Paris Air Show – 2017 from June 19-25, 2017 at in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The event Paris, France. was organised by this organisation.  International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS – 2017 from July 18-23, 2017 at Moscow, Russia. 7.104 **_International Exhibitions Abroad:_**  Defence and Security Equipment International (i) With a view to provide an impetus to export potential to Indian Defence Industry, DEO organizes “India Pavilion” in major defence international exhibitions abroad to develop market for defence products being manufactured by them. (ii) During the current financial year 2017-2018, India  Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition and Conference (DSEI) – 2017, from September 12-15, 2017 at London, UK.  Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (Seoul ADEX) – 2017 from October 17 22 at Seoul, South Korea.  Defence and Security – 2017 from November 6-9, 2017 at Bangkok, Thailand. **Table No. 7.1** **WORKING RESULTS** **Value of Production of Defence PSUs and OFB** (` in crore) |Name of DPSU|2014-15|2015-16|2016-17|2017-18 (upto Dec, 2017) (Provisional)| |---|---|---|---|---| |HAL|16288|17152|17104|8939| |BEL|6659|7775|9244|6674| |BEML|2599.93|2736.90|2623.90|2027.68| |BDL|2770.05|4297.82|5011.00|2729.96| |GRSE#|1612.66|1660.75|927.85|701.39| |GSL|569.55|725.96|1030.19|1010.27| |HSL|294.16|593.29|629.04|311.85| |MDL#|3592.60|4106.22|3523.67|2887.08| |MIDHANI|640.04|678.78|695.64|386.84| |OFB|11364|13047|14825|8451| |Total|46389.99|52773.72|55614.29|34119.07| BEML 2599.93 2736.90 2623.90 2027.68 BDL 2770.05 4297.82 5011.00 2729.96 GRSE[#] 1612.66 1660.75 927.85 701.39 GSL 569.55 725.96 1030.19 1010.27 HSL 294.16 593.29 629.04 311.85 MDL[#] 3592.60 4106.22 3523.67 2887.08 MIDHANI 640.04 678.78 695.64 386.84 OFB 11364 13047 14825 8451 **Total** **46389.99** **52773.72** **55614.29** **34119.07** **_# Change in financial figures from 2015-16 to 2017-18 is due to changeover of Accounting system from ‘IGAAP’to Ind AS’._** ----- |Name of DPSU|2014-15|2015-16|2016-17|2017-18 (upto Dec, 2017) (Provisional)| |---|---|---|---|---| |HAL|2388|1998|2616|995| |BEL|1167|1307|1548|538| |BEML|6.76|63.66|84.44|66.38| |BDL|418.57|564.88|524.06|72.60| |GRSE|43.45|162.05|12.23|31.01| |GSL|78.24|62.28|117.41|110.39| |HSL|-202.84|19.00|53.77|-39.60| |MDL|491.59|575.23|525.12|322.19| |MIDHANI|102.13|118.03|127.29|46.74| |Total|4492.9|4870.1|5608.3|2142.7| **Table No. 7.2** **Profit after Tax of DPSUs** (` in crore) **Name of DPSU** **2014-15** **2015-16** **2016-17** **2017-18** **(upto Dec, 2017)** **(Provisional)** HAL 2388 1998 2616 995 BEL 1167 1307 1548 538 BEML 6.76 63.66 84.44 66.38 BDL 418.57 564.88 524.06 72.60 GRSE 43.45 162.05 12.23 31.01 GSL 78.24 62.28 117.41 110.39 HSL -202.84 19.00 53.77 -39.60 ######  ----- ## 8 ##### DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ----- ###### Defence Research and Development ###### BACKGROUND 8.1 The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has come a long way since its inception on January 1, 1958 to become a major Science & Technology force to reckon with in the country. Starting as a very small organisation with only 10 laboratories, DRDO has grown multi-dimensionally and emerged as a technological advice to the MoD in support of defence policy; as evaluator of defence equipment for the military operational requirements; and generating new technological knowledge to be transferred to the defence industries for development of state-of-the-art weapon systems. 8.3 DRDO has typically worked together with 8.3 DRDO has typically worked together with strong and mature organisation with a vast network of 50 Ordnance Factory Boards (OFBs) and Defence Public laboratories, spread across the country. Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) to build products/systems 8.2 DRDO is dedicated towards progressive for the nation. However, DRDO has also drawn the Indian enhancement of self-reliance in Defence systems and private sector into its fold both because of requirement also enhancement of R&D infrastructure and capability and with the view to broadening India’s defence industrial of the country. It has a vision to make the country self base. This is in sync with the Government’s vision of ‘Make reliant and independent of foreign technologies in critical in India’ to transform India into a global manufacturing spheres and also to build a reservoir of expertise in the and innovation hub whose products become synonymous most sensitive scientific and technological domains. DRDO with superior quality and inspire confidence among global plays many significant roles, like providing scientific and consumers. DRDO, today and all along in the past have ----- made efforts to achieve this by developing systems/ Resources (HR), DG Production Coordination & Services products/technologies which provides opportunities for Interaction (PC & SI), DG Resources & Management (R&M), Indian entrepreneurs/ industry and business professionals DG System Analysis & Modeling (SAM) and DG Technology to manufacture in India. Management (TM). In addition, there is a DG (R&D) who functions as CEO & MD BrahMos - the Indo Russian joint ###### Organisational Structure venture in which DRDO is a partner. 8.4 DRDO is headed by Secretary DD R&D & Chairman 8.6 DRDO has three human resource institutions DRDO. DRDO labs are grouped into seven technology i.e. Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), clusters namely; Aeronautical Systems (AERO), Armament Institute of Technology Management (ITM) and Recruitment and Combat Engineering Systems (ACE), Electronics and and Assessment Centre (RAC). Communication Systems (ECS), Life Sciences (LS), Micro 8.7 The organisation has three certification agencies Electronic Devices and Computational Systems (MED under DRDO’s fold i.e. Centre for Military Airworthiness & CoS), Missiles and Strategic Systems (MSS) and Naval and Certification (CEMILAC) for airworthiness products, Systems and Materials (NS&M). Each of these clusters Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) function under cluster Director General (DGs). The seven DG offices are located at Bangalore (Aero and ECS), Pune (ACE), Delhi (MED & CoS and LS), Hyderabad (MSS) and Vishakhapatnam (NS&M). The labs under each cluster DG 8.7 The organisation has three certification agencies under DRDO’s fold i.e. Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) for airworthiness products, Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) for fire and explosives and Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) for grading of information security products. These certification agencies provide services not just for DRDO but other organisations of Government of India as well. is given in Table No. 8.1. **Table 8.1** **Heads of Technology Domain Based Clusters with Constituent Laboratories** |Cluster DG’s|Laboratories & Establishments| |---|---| |DG (AERO)|ADE, ADRDE, CABS, GTRE| |DG (ACE)|Armaments: ARDE, HEMRL, PXE Combat Vehicles: CVRDE, DTRL, R&DE(E), SASE, VRDE| |DG (ECS)|CHESS, DARE, DEAL, DLRL, IRDE, LASTEC, LRDE| |DG (LS)|DEBEL, DFRL, DIBER, DIHAR, DIPAS, DIPR, DRDE, DRL(T), INMAS| |DG (MED & CoS)|Micro Electronic Devices: ANURAG, MTRDC, SSPL Computational Systems: CAIR, JCB, SAG| |DG (MSS)|ASL, DRDL, ITR, RCI, TBRL| |DG (NS&M)|Naval Systems: NMRL, NPOL, NSTL Materials: DLJ, DMRL, DMSRDE| Computational Systems: CAIR, JCB, SAG DG (MSS) ASL, DRDL, ITR, RCI, TBRL Naval Systems: NMRL, NPOL, NSTL DG (NS&M) Materials: DLJ, DMRL, DMSRDE 8.5 DRDO headquarters (HQ) at Delhi, Additionally, Regional Centers for Military Airworthiness which coordinates the overall functioning of the (RCMAs) under the aegis of CEMILAC are located at organisation, is an interface between the Government and different stations all over the country. the cluster HQs and laboratories There are five corporate 8.8 In addition, Department of Defence R&D has DGs (CC R&D designated as DG in April, 2017) to oversee under its fold, one autonomous body viz. Aeronautical the activities of the corporate HQ namely; DG Human Development Agency at Bengaluru, one joint venture viz. ----- 8.10 During the current financial year 2017-18, DDR&D has been allocated ` 14,818.74 crore (BE) which is about 5.4% of the total Defence Budget. A total of ` 7,552.32 crore has been allocated under Capital head and ` 7,266.42 crore under Revenue head. ###### Programmes and Projects 8.11 DRDO projects are categorized as follows: - **_Mission Mode (MM): These are taken up based_** on Users requirements with stringent time lines and normally involve more than one lab with Users having a major say in steering the project. - **_Technology Demonstration (TD):_** These are normally initiated by DRDO as feeder technologies for future or imminent MM projects. The purpose is to develop, test and demonstrate a particular technology. - **_Science & Technology (S&T):_** These are normally of basic research/applied research type taken up by labs with alignment to future technology needs. 8.14 There are 11 major programmes approved by Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) amounting to ` 52,000 crore (DRDO’s share: ` 23,841 crore). About 54% of the total cost of CCS programme is funded by the User. Out of these, four CCS projects are related to design and development of missiles: Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (LRSAM) for Indian Navy and Indian Aircraft Carrier (IAC) of the Indian Navy and Medium Range Surface-toAir Missiles (MRSAM) for Indian Army & Indian Air Force. The CCS projects in the field of Aeronautics are: Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Air Force Mk-I, LCA Air Force Mk-II, LCA Navy Mk-I, LCA Navy Mk-II, Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System, Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ‘Rustom-II’ and Kaveri Engine. Airborne Warning and Control System (India) programme has been approved but sanction of funds is yet to be awarded. 8.15 The year 2017 witnessed a number of significant milestones/achievements in DRDO projects, some of which are detailed in succeeding paragraphs: BrahMos Aerospace at Delhi and one Deemed university - **_User Trials (UT):_** The scope of this category viz. Defence Institute of Advance Technology (DIAT) at includes conduct of User trials including DRDO Pune. support during the trials. ###### Manpower 8.12 During the calendar year, 64 new projects have been sanctioned at a total cost of ` 21,505 crore (DRDO 8.9 DRDO has a total strength of 24,029 employees, Share: ` 6,114 crore) and 36 projects at a total cost of ` 779 out of which 7,435 are in Defence Research and crore have been completed. Development Services (DRDS); 8,964 in Defence Research and Technical Cadre (DRTC) and 7,630 are in Admin & 8.13 DRDO currently has 324 ongoing projects Allied Cadre. (excluding strategic projects) amounting to approximately ` 71,265 crore (including User share). Out of 324 ongoing ###### Budget projects, 52 large projects (cost > ` 100 crore) have a cost of 8.10 During the current financial year 2017-18, ` 64,239 crore (DRDO’s share~70% of the total share). DDR&D has been allocated ` 14,818.74 crore (BE) which 8.14 There are 11 major programmes approved by is about 5.4% of the total Defence Budget. A total of ` ----- past for the first time along with IAF 45 Sqn LCA Series mission unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is being developed Production aircraft. LCA also participated in Aero India with an endurance of 24 hours to carry out the intelligence, show held during February 14-18, 2017. Derby beyond visual surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles for the three range air-to-air missile in radar guided mode was fired Armed Forces. As on date, seven airframes (AFs) have from Tejas aircraft (LSP4) on May 11, 2017 during the trial been realized and nine design validation flights (DVF) of conducted from IAF base, West Bengal wherein the missile Rustom-II from Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga achieved a direct hit. Parameter Identification Trials (PIDs) has been carried out (including eight in the year 2017) for aircraft envelope expansion in Ops Clean Configuration with the indigenously developed datalink system. ATR at were also completed. Chitradurga, Karnataka has been made operational with a 2 km runway and the range was dedicated to the nation by Raksha Mantri on May 28, 2017. **_Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)_** **_System: The AEW&C System consists of sensors mounted_** on an aircraft, for locating and providing early warning to air and ground stations of airborne & sea surface targets, and hostile emissions. During the year, 230 mission sorties were conducted for a total duration of 487 hours & 20 minutes. AEW&C aircraft#1135 was accepted by IAF in IOC configuration on February 14, 2017 and deployed at IAF base Bhatinda for operational exploitation w.e.f. April 20, 2017. AEW&C aircraft flew for the first time in the Republic Day parade 2017 and also participated in Akraman exercise at Agra. **_Controlled Aerial Delivery System (CADS): Airdrop_** technology is a vital capability for rapid deployment of payloads to specific rendezvous points. During August 2017, 1 no. of CADS-1T 19 Cell Ram Air Parachute function in manual/auto control mode trial was successfully conducted. **_Small Turbo Fan Engine:_** DRDO is involved in the development of technologies for indigenous small turbo fan engine (STFE). It is proposed to develop 5 engine sets for development testing and 3 engine sets for Nirbhay integration to be realized by M/s BATL. Three prototypes (T1, T2 & T3) have been realized. Integrated performance with sub-systems/LRUs has been validated with T1 engine. T3 engine was assembled with engine mounted fuel integrated system (FIS) and tested successfully up to 90% NH speed. (T1, T2 & T3) have been realized. Integrated performance with sub-systems/LRUs has been validated with T1 engine. T3 engine was assembled with engine mounted fuel integrated system (FIS) and tested successfully up to 90% NH speed. **_User trials of Inducted Missiles:_** The following trials were carried out by Users during the year: Agni-2 missile – May 4, 2017, Agni-3 missile – April 27, 2017, Agni-4 missile – January 2, 2017 and Prithvi-II missile – June 2, 2017. **_Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned_** **_Supersonic Cruise Missile ‘BrahMos’:_** BrahMos is a **_Aerial Vehicle (UAV) ‘Rustom-II’: Rustom-II, a multi-_** two stage supersonic cruise missile with a solid propellant ----- booster as its first stage and liquid ramjet as the second stage. The missile operates on ‘fire and forget principle’ adopting variety of flights on its way to the target. BrahMos has a flight range of up to 290 km with supersonic speed all through the flight and is capable of carrying a conventional warhead weighing up to 300 kg. An enhanced version of ‘BrahMos’ with an extended range was test fired from ITR Chandipur on March 11, 2017. BrahMos was also test fired from a Su-30 MKI aircraft for the first time on November 22, 2017. **_Nirbhay Sub-sonic Cruise Missile:_** Nirbhay is India’s first indigenously designed and developed long range ----- and successfully demonstrated in guided ground flight trials at Rajasthan in September 2017. The range assessment for improved IIR FOV seeker was carried out at HAL Bangalore and at Chennai against tank during October and November 2017 for IAF. **_Anti-Tank Missile ‘PROSPINA’:_** ‘Nag’ is a 3[rd ]generation anti-tank missile (ATM) with ‘Fire & Forget’ and ‘Top Attack’ capabilities, which can be used in day and night. It is deployed on a specially modified Infantry Command **_Third_** **_Generation_** **_Helicopter_** **_Launch_** **_Anti-_** **_Tank_** **_Guided_** **_Missile_** **_‘HeliNa’:_** HeliNa is a 3[rd] generation helicopter launch anti-tank guided missile with 7 km lock-on-before-launch (LOBL) range capability with imaging infra-red (IIR) for integration on Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-WSI). HeliNa weapon system comprises of four launchers, eight missiles and one fire control system. Captive flight trials (CFT) were conducted in April 2017 at Bangalore wherein realization of target handing over scheme for HeliNa was achieved. HeliNa shake down sortie at HAL Bangalore with IAF helicopter was **_Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM):_** completed during May 2017 in which launch control system QRSAM weapon system is capable of search on move, with target handing over capability was proven. Direct drive track on move and fire on short halts while engaging performance of IIR Field of View (FOV) seeker was proven multiple targets at ranges of about 30 km with two vehicle and successfully demonstrated in guided ground flight configuration for area Air Defence. During the year, two developmental flight tests of missile against a simulated target were conducted from ITR Chandipur. **_New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM):_** DRDO is involved in the design and development of NGARM having a range of 100 km. AKU-58 launcher after suitable modification will be used for missile integration It is deployed on a specially modified Infantry Command Vehicle (ICV) BMP-2 vehicle called ‘NAMICA’. Lab testing on Su-30 MKI aircraft. During the year, captive flight trials and evaluation of 1.5[0] FOV IIR seeker at max range (4 (CFT-2) sorties were carried out at AF Station, Pune with km) was carried out in March 2017. Tracking trials of high Su-30 MKI aircraft demonstrating mechanical, electrical resolution IIR seeker were carried out during May/June, and software integration of missile with aircraft. Two 2017 wherein max range capability of IIR seeker was passive homing head seekers have been realized and the established. Flight performance seeker evaluation trials & lab testing evaluation of the seeker with radome has been flight trials of NAG were carried out at PFFR, Pokhran in completed. In addition, integrated static firing of dual pulse June, 2017. Minimum range i.e. 500m static target flight rocket motor has also been successfully demonstrated. test and 2.5 km moving target flight test were carried out in September, 2017 and NAMICA floatation trials were carried **_Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) Guided Missile:_** DRDO out at Mula dam, Ahmednagar during October, 2017. is involved in design, development and technology ----- **_Smart Anti Air Field Weapon (SAAW): SAAW is long-_** range, stand-off, precision air-to-surface weapon (125 kg class) capable of engaging ground targets. Three release demonstration of Stand-off Anti tank (SANT) Guided performed on ammunition system for qualification and Missile. During March, 2017, instrumentation and transfer DRDO has already established this capability to carry out alignment trials from Mi-35 helicopter were carried out at these 8 tests. 3BRD, Chandigarh wherein a total of 8 sorties were carried **_Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS):_** out and the entire helicopter envelope was covered. A DRDO has taken up the task of design and development combined captive instrumentation and transfer alignment of 155 mm X 52 calibre ATAGS having higher range, trial was also carried out in July, 2017 at 3BRD, Chandigarh accuracy and consistency for requirement of Artillery of with refined and upgraded TA algorithm in which four lndian Army. During the year, DRDO technical trials for helicopter sorties were conducted and vibration data at two gun systems were completed on September 6, 2017 various locations of SANT weapon system was measured in which maximum range achieved by extended range full during all sorties. Entire set of SANT hardware with standby bore (Boat Tail) and (Base Bleed) ammunition was more for 2 flights worthy SANT missiles have been realized and than the desirable range parameter of PSQR i.e. 38 km and completed SOFT. 48 km respectively. Firing demonstration of both the gun systems was given to DG Arty on January 4, 2017 and to Raksha Mantri on September 23, 2017. has been flight tested in Akash Mk-1S mission during December, 2017 successfully for the first time. This seeker **_Guided Pinaka Rocket System: DRDO has developed_** was also successfully tested in captive flight trials (CFT) Guided Pinaka rocket system by integrating the Guidance, with different flight engagement profiles in Astra weapon Navigation and Control (GNC) kit to the existing Pinaka system configuration on Su-30 aircraft at Pune AF station. Mk-II rockets thus making the free flight Pinaka rocket to a guided Pinaka. The requisite design, analysis, hardware **_Instrumented and Mechanized Drop Test Facility_** realization, testing etc. were completed in a shortest time **_(IMDTF) at TBRL Ramgarh Range:_** IMDTF is established period of just one year. Trials of the ‘Guided Pinaka’ rocket at TBRL to study the impact of dropping the system from up to a range of 75 km conducted at ITR Balasore in two 12-15m height on the munitions. As per NATO standard phases in January, 2017. Guided Pinaka rocket configuration for IM compliance (STANAG), 8 tests are required to be and functionality of system was proven during the trials. ----- programme on January 20, 2017 at ARDE for Transfer of Technology (ToT) of canopy severance system to private industries identified as nodal production agencies. **_Arjun Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle_** **_(Arjun ARRV):_** ARRV is intended for carrying out recovery, repair and replenishing functions pertaining to MBT Arjun in operational areas under a wide variety of field conditions. All the major recovery & repair aggregates have been developed and realised. During the year, the first prototype of the Arjun ARRV was realized and handed over by development partner, M/s BEML to CVRDE during the Raksha Mantri’s visit to CVRDE in October, 2017. User Assisted Technical Trials (UATT) are in **_New Family of Munitions (NFM):_** Six types of progress. munitions are being designed and developed by DRDO viz. Soft Target Blast Munition ‘NIPUN’, Anti-Tank Point Attack Munition ‘VIBHAV’, Anti-Tank Bar Munition ‘VISHAL’, Directional Fragmentation Munition ‘PARTH’, Anti-Tank Munition ‘PRACHAND’ and Jumping Fragmentation Munition ‘ULKA’ to improve the existing munitions and enhance its performance. During the year, PSQR based User trials were completed for VIBHAV & VISHAL. Sub-system/ module level functional test & all the environmental tests (on sample basis) were completed satisfactorily on the first batch of 50 prototypes of PRACHAND munition. Functional tests on 10 sets & thermal cycling on six sets were also completed along with completion of final integration trial with kill mechanism for ULKA munition. Private industries were identified for ToT of NIPUN munition. **_Bi-modular Charge System (BMCS) of 155 mm_** **_Electric Gun and Turret Drive System (ELEGANT):_** DRDO is involved in the design and development of a gun control system with electric drive for Armour Fighting Vehicles (AFVs). Seven prototypes are to be developed in the project including two for pilot production/production reference. During the year, configuration for dynamic test rig for testing of the integrated turret was finalised. Bench testing of the step-up converter was completed. CAN based gyro was successfully developed by ELOIRA and performance testing is under progress. **_Composite Sonar Dome:_** DRDO has developed the first indigenous composite sonar dome for P15A class ship. By this development, India joins a select group of nations with capability of realizing large composites structure with multi-functional requirements, complex geometry and high structural rigidity with acoustic transparency. During the year, composite sonar dome was fitted to INS Kolkata and INS Chennai and sea trials were conducted. and INS Chennai and sea trials were conducted. **_Artillery Gun:_** DRDO has taken a pro-active step in developing BMCS for 155 mm artillery gun for operations at high altitude region. During the year, dynamic firing with BMCS from 52 cal gun (fixed mounting) was carried out in July, 2017. **_Canopy Severance System (CSS):_** CSS has been integrated on 15 Tejas aircrafts, 12 HJT 36 aircrafts, two LCA trainer aircrafts & Naval version Tejas & trainer aircrafts and first HTT-40 aircraft. All aircrafts are undergoing test flights with CSS onboard. During the year, DRDO organised a ----- **_Wheeled Armour Platform (WhAP):_** WhAP is a **_USHUS – 2: USHUS-2 is a submarine sonar to be installed_** multi-utility armoured platform with modular design, onboard four EKM submarines considering the long term configurable for variety of combat and combat support requirements of the submarine arm and to combat the roles up to 26 ton GVW. During the year, functional testing component obsolescence in the existing Russian sonars onboard these submarines. Design and development of electronic systems of AP-II was conducted during May, of engineered model of USHUS-2 is carried out in NPOL 2017 and floatation trials of WhAP (AP-II) were conducted and productionised at M/s BEL, Bangalore. Factory at Mula Dam, Ahmednagar during June, 2017. Acceptance Trials (FATs) of first system were completed in January, 2017 at M/s BEL, Bangalore. USHUS-2 sonar was handed over to the Indian Navy on March 24, 2017. The first of the USHUS-2 systems has commenced installation onboard INS Sindhukesari, during the medium refit of the submarine at Severodvinsk, Russia from September, 2017 onwards. Indian Navy has ordered four numbers of USHUS-2 systems for replacement of the presently fitted **_Bar Mine Layer (BML): This system is used for quickly_** creating minefield by burying anti-tank bar mines. The system can carry about 500 bar mines and lay/bury them at intervals of 6m to 30m. DRDO internal trials were conducted at Suratgarh in the year 2016. Summer phase User trials were completed in July, 2017. **_Advance Light Towed Array Sonar (ALTAS):_** ALTAS is an efficient sensing system for detection, localization and classification of submarines operating especially in the below surface layer ocean conditions. It is useful in anti-submarine warfare operations and is the apt sensor for warships to locate silent submarines capable of launching high speed torpedoes. During the year, technical trials were completed and first User **_Air-borne Sonar for Coastal Security (ASCS): DRDO_** is involved in the development of a qualified Low Frequency Dunking Sonar (LFDS), an airborne sonar system for the ALH Mk-III helicopters being acquired by the Navy. The system installed on helicopter platform would provide Airborne ASW capability for Naval operational scenarios. Three nos. of LFDS system will be delivered by the Lead System Integrator/ production agency, of which the 1[st] system will be utilized for qualification, 2[nd ]system will be earmarked for integration with Integrated Architecture Display System (IADS), ALH installation, AFSC checks & exploitation at HAL and the 3[rd] system would be kept available as a standby for exigencies during installation and trials at HAL. During the year, new cabin layout for platform & Interface Control Document (ICD) has been completed. Installation (Mechanical) document is also completed. Documents required for certification handed over to RCMA. Associated Trials (UAT-01) was conducted during October completed. Documents required for certification handed 20-21, 2017 to verify active and passive sonar functions. over to RCMA. **_Directing Gear for Hull Mounted Sonar Array:_** Directing Gear designed to operate transducer arrays weighing up to 4.5 tons, easily adaptable to Indian & foreign ships, and which can be directly integrated to the sonar control was handed over to the Indian Navy on March 24, 2017. Indian Navy has installed the first system onboard P16 A class of ship. Till date, Indian Navy has placed orders for 9 more systems for various classes of ships including P15, P15B and P16A, at a total cost of ` 108 crore. ----- **_Advanced Light Weight Torpedo (ALWT): ALWT is_** warning and jamming that encompasses RWR, ECM, and an anti-submarine torpedo launched from ship, helicopter ESM functions and utilizes state-of-the-art active phased or fixed wing aircraft. ALWT has dual speed capability and arrays for selectively jamming the multiple threat radars. endurance of 25 km at low speed (25 knots) and 12 km During the year, multiple emitter trials were carried out. at high speed (50 knots). Technical trial was conducted **_Digital Radar Warning Receiver (DR 118):_** DR118 in January, 2017 wherein smooth diving of torpedo was digital radar warning receiver is a state-of-the-art, established. During July 2017, acceptance tests of 105 kW six channel digital radar warning receiver for BLDC motors was completed. Two nos. of motors have Su-30 MKI. It is an airborne, tactical EW system that been tested and cleared by User for ALWT trials. performs the function of creating situational awareness to the pilot about ground-based, air-borne or ship-borne emitters present in the scenario. During the year, Phase-I User evaluation as per approved ATP was conducted in May, 2017. Phase-II User evaluation is in progress. **_Land Based Prototype for AIP:_** DRDO is involved in the development of indigenous technologies for the development of a Land Based Prototype (LBP) for Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system for Indian submarines in collaboration with M/s L&T, Mumbai as lead system integrator (LSI) and other industry partners viz. M/s Thermax, Pune and M/s CDAC, Thiruvananthapuram. During the year, AIP development for P-75 submarines cleared definition phase & lab prototype achieved 14 days endurance in trials. **_Internal Radar Warning Jammer (RWJ) System_** **_for Jaguar Darin III up grade Aircraft (D-JAG_** **_System): D-JAG is an integrated Electronic Warfare (EW)_** system for radar warning and jamming that encompasses radar warning receiver (RWR) and electronic counter measures (ECM) functions. The system intercepts and identifies airborne, ship-borne and ground based radars used for target acquisition, tracking and missile guidance. During the year, aircraft fitment trials of cooling system were completed on JS-163 aircraft. EMI/EMC tests of CEWU (LPRF & HPRF) were also completed in June 2017. (SDR-NC), Tactical (SDR-TAC), Airborne (SDR-AR), Manpack (SDR-MP) and Hand held (SDR-HH) to provide wireless secure communication capability to both mobile and fixed forces as required by the Indian Navy. During the year, UET (sea trials) of SDR-NC onboard INS ‘Tarkash’ and INS ‘Ganga’ were completed. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved placement of order on production agency under IDDM category. Developer sea trials of SDR TAC, SDR-MP and SDR-AR were also completed. **_S-Band Hub and Ground SATCOM Terminals for_** **_Tri-Services:_** DRDO has realized four types of satellite terminal hardware namely, Manpack Satcom Terminal (MST), Satcom Messaging Terminal (SMT), Handheld **_System): D-JAG is an integrated Electronic Warfare (EW)_** Satcom Terminal (HST) and Satcom On The Move Terminal system for radar warning and jamming that encompasses (SOTM), through BEL as the production partner. Some radar warning receiver (RWR) and electronic counter of the major trials carried out during the year include: a) measures (ECM) functions. The system intercepts and MST trials conducted at Bhuj with Intelligence Directorate identifies airborne, ship-borne and ground based radars of Indian Army during January, 2017 b) User trials of HST used for target acquisition, tracking and missile guidance. conducted during April, 2017 c) Trials of MST, HST & SMT During the year, aircraft fitment trials of cooling system carried out by MHA teams at Trivandrum and J&K in were completed on JS-163 aircraft. EMI/EMC tests of September, 2017 d) Confirmatory trials of MST, HST & SMT CEWU (LPRF & HPRF) were also completed in June 2017. were also carried out by MHA team in October, 2017. **_Internal EW System for MiG-29 Upgrade Aircraft_** **_Digital Tropo Scatter/LOS Communication System_** **_(D-29 System):_** D-29 is an integrated EW system for **_for_** **_IAF:_** Tropo scatter communication system ----- **_EW Systems ‘Samudrika’ for Capital Ships, Aircraft_** **_and Helicopters for Indian Navy:_** DRDO has taken up the development of a family of seven EW systems which includes three ship-borne systems (Shakti, Nayan & Tushar) and four air-borne systems (Sarvadhari, Sarang, Sarakshi & Nikash). Design of each of the above mentioned products has been completed and hardware is under realization. M/s BEL will be the prime production agency for the production of EW systems. During the year, Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs) of ‘Nayan’ COMINT system were completed during February, 2017 which was followed by completion of UET Phase-I in April, 2017 and UET Phase-II in October, 2017. Phase-II lab demo of ‘Shakti’ EW suite to the User was also completed during March, 2017. **_‘VARUNA’ ESM System for Indian Navy: ‘Varuna’ is_** a modern ESM System capable of interception, detection, classification and identification of pulsed, continuous wave (CW), pulse repetition frequency (PRF) agile, frequency agile radars including low probability of intercept (LPI) radars over wide frequency bands. Harbor acceptance trials of 2[nd] ‘Varuna’ production system onboard INS Kirpan was completed during March, 2017. Sea acceptance trials (SAT) of 1[st] and 2[nd] ‘Varuna’ production systems onboard INS Kirch and INS Kirpan were completed in April, 2017. Scheduled delivery of production systems to Navy is in progress by the Production Agency. array radar with staring mode. It is also provided with a mode for detection and tracking of low RCS, high speed and highly manoeuvring targets. The radar has met all operational requirements and successfully completed all the three phases of User trials, including 100 hours endurance tests, at Kolar, Jamnagar and Gwalior. MPR ‘Arudhra’ participated in the Republic Day parade 2017. communicates microwave radio signals over considerable **_Border Surveillance System (BOSS) for Army: DRDO_** distance. During October, 2017, tropo scatter communication has completed the design and development of border link was established between Jaipur & Jodhpur using DRDO surveillance system comprising of EO payload consisting developed L-band OFDM Tropo Modem. Link performance of thermal and day camera, LRF, GPS and DMC and BFSR- tests were conducted and results were as per desired XR for day/night monitoring of border areas to ease man specification. patrolling by automatically detecting intrusions. Phase-I of User Readiness Review was completed during August, **_EW Systems ‘Samudrika’ for Capital Ships, Aircraft_** 2017. Two systems have been installed in border areas and **_and Helicopters for Indian Navy:_** DRDO has taken are under User exploitation. up the development of a family of seven EW systems which includes three ship-borne systems (Shakti, Nayan **_Medium_** **_Power_** **_Radar_** **_(MPR)_** **_‘Arudhra’_** **_for_** & Tushar) and four air-borne systems (Sarvadhari, Sarang, **_Indian Air Force:_** MPR ‘Arudhra’ is country’s first Sarakshi & Nikash). Design of each of the above mentioned indigenously designed and developed, fully active products has been completed and hardware is under aperture, rotating, multibeam, multifunction phased realization. M/s BEL will be the prime production agency array radar with staring mode. It is also provided with a ----- extensive ground evaluation carried out on the radar test platform at LRDE and System Testing & Integration Rig (STIR) at CABS, Bangalore. The qualified radar is ready for installation on the nose cone modified Tejas LSP-2 aircraft. **_Prototype Directed Energy Laser Systems: The_** prototype 10 KW Directed Energy Laser System has been developed for engaging aerial targets like UAVs to meet the requirements of Army and Navy. The system has been integrated on a trailer and functionally tested for target acquisition, tracking and fine pointing on to ropeway moving and aerial targets at CHESS site up to a range of 700m. Pre-trial readiness review has been completed. A vehicle mounted 2 KW DELS has also been developed, **_Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) ‘Swathi’ for Army_** **_Artillery:_** WLR ‘Swathi’ provides quick, automatic and accurate location of all enemy weapons within its effective zone of coverage and simultaneously handles multiple projectiles fired from different weapons at different locations. DRDO, on March 2, 2017, formally handed over an indigenously developed First off Production Model (FOPM) WLR system ‘Swathi’ to the Indian Army. Scheduled delivery of production systems to Army is in progress by the Production Agency. realized on a 4x4 TATA vehicle and tested at ATR, Chitradurga up to a range of one km. **_ANU Router:_** The objective of the project is to design and develop indigenous router using commercial multicore processor Tile Gx 36 and indigenous AVADHANI processor. During the year, preliminary design was reviewed and approved by the PDR committee. ANU Router hardware platform is under development with M/s C-DOT. SUSE 11.3 for avionics system of CABS has been developed. **_C-X-Ku Band Microwave Power Module (MPM) for_** **_EW POD:_** The project involves design and development of **_Active_** **_Electronically_** **_Scanned_** **_Array_** **_Radar_** phase and gain matched C-Ku band 100 W (CW) compact **_(AESAR) ‘Uttam:_** AESAR ‘Uttam’ is an airborne fire MPM for EW-POD and high-efficiency C-Ku band 100 W control radar for our indigenous fighter aircraft LCA (min) CW micro-TWT. ATP of MPM with indigenous tube ‘Tejas’. It is a multi-mode radar which can be configured successfully completed. Critical Design Review (CDR) was for fitment on different airborne platforms. One prototype carried out on February 8, 2017. Ten engineered MPMs are radar and one fully qualified radar have been developed being manufactured at M/S BEL for delivery to the User and realized. Both the systems have been integrated and (DLRL). ----- **_Ku-band Microwave Power Module (MPM) for_** **_Multi Agent Robotics System (MARS): The objective of_** **_Satellite Data Link: The first production model has been_** the project is to develop a Multi Agent Robotics manufactured and is being tested at BEL. Qualification tests Framework which enables context based collaboration to (QT) have been completed with Regional Directorate of achieve mission objectives with multiple heterogeneous Aeronautical Quality Assurance (RQAQA), IAF. Functional robotic platforms. The fabrication and assembly of first tests along with power burn-in test have been completed prototype of three platforms i.e., Ballbot, Sentry and Mini successfully. UGV has been completed. The initial evaluation of multi robot exploration, localization and mapping algorithm has been completed with two Sentry robots. Integration of various intelligence algorithms with application software and framework is progressing as per plan. **_Chaff_** **_cartridges:_** Chaff is one of the most widely used and effective expendable electronic countermeasure devices. During the year, four phases of **_Verify Organize Maintain Analyze (VYOMA):_** DRDO has taken a new project to build an easy to use information repository of ‘Signal Intelligence Reports’ and ‘Signal Intelligence Summaries’ with semantic querying facilities, social network analysis, spatial and temporal visualization over digital maps. During the year, Preliminary Design Review of the software system was completed. **_Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System_** **_(IMSAS):_** IMSAS is being developed by DRDO which incorporates comprehensive situational picture based on Indian Navy’s requirements. During the year, development work for Build 1 of IMSAS was completed and field testing at Western Navy Command (WNC) and Eastern Command (EC) was also carried out. **_Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ):_** DRDO has successfully designed BPJs as per Indian Army Guidelines (GSQR 1438). The technological s lution so developed has been trans ferred to M/s MKU, Kanpur. **_Fused Silica Radar-dome (RADOME) for ‘Astra’_** **_missile: Radar-dome (radome) is a critical component of_** target seeking missile as it protects the navigation system from adverse environment. Fused silica (SiO2) is one of the ceramic materials preferred for fabrication of radar domes. During the year, successful flight trials of indigenous fused silica radome for Astra missiles were carried out. These radomes will also be used in QRSAM, Pralay, RudraM-II & NGARM missiles in future. **_NBC Suit Mk-V: NBC Suit Mk-V has been developed with_** **_NBC Suit Mk-V: NBC Suit Mk-V has been developed with_** NBC socks based on ACS developed as per JSQR with two industries. Supply order placed by Army for 50,000 suits is under execution. Laboratory trials for automatic chemical agent detector and alarm (ACADA) and chemical agent monitor (CAM) developed by DRDO have been completed and the items are ready for full fledged user trials. **_Solar Snow Melter:_** Solar snow melters has been developed in order to reduce the dependency on conventional fuel viz. kerosene which is required to be air ----- of BMP-II based Carrier Command Post Tracked (CCPT) vehicle for 155mm/52 Cal Tracked (SP) regiments, HUMSA UG sonars for Indian Navy ships, Bund Blasting Device Mk-II, Mine Anti-Personnel Blast ‘NIPUN’ NFM, four battery monitoring systems for Shishumar class submarines and Software Defined Radio (SDR) for Naval communication at a total cost of ` 13,760.32 crore. The production value of DRDO developed systems (inducted and approved for induction) today stands over ` 2.65 Lakh crore. Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP) 2017-19 of the Services has been analysed and shared with all the labs for taking up and accelerating projects as per the User requirements. DRDO has established mechanisms for regular interaction with the Services to boost up the induction of indigenously developed systems and increase self-reliance of the Armed Forces which is achieved through Annual Joint Reviews between Secretary DD R&D and Chief/Vice Chiefs of Staff of Air Force, Army and missiles etc. The NOC for export granted to industries by Ministry of Defence reveals that around 55% by value of the NOCs granted are for the products based on DRDO technologies. Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme has been implemented and executed by DRDO for providing funding to public and private sector industry especially MSMEs. The focus will be on development of technologies that will form the kernel of components/ assemblies which will in turn be used to develop defence equipment/systems/sub systems/platforms. More than 600 industries have been registered in the web-portal launched last year and in the first round, six projects are in advanced stages of approval and award to the industries. **_Participation_** **_in_** **_International_** **_Exhibitions:_** DRDO participated in some of the international exhibitions including NAVDEX-2017 at Abu Dhabi, Mast lifted adding to the cost and logistic problems. Prototypes use Technologies). DRDO has also entered into MoUs have been developed and trials have been conducted at with four leading industry chambers namely CII, PHDCC, South Pullu, Khardungla and Chang la. NRDC and ASSOCHAM. A competitive bidding process for finalization of ToT licence fees and selection of industry for **_NBC Drugs:_** NBC Drugs developed for NBC and other ToT has been implemented. During the year, 108 Licensing life saving drugs for CBRN emergencies in a kit form has Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LATOT) were been handed over to Indian Army by the Raksha Mantrion signed. ToT on explosives, propellants, mines and warheads March 24, 2017. technologies were transferred to private industries for the 8.16 **Corporate Initiatives** first time. **_Services Interaction:_** Major systems developed/to be The export potential of DRDO developed systems have also developed by DRDO and AoN accorded for induction during increased. A number of countries have shown interest in the year include: Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) acquiring DRDO developed systems such as radars, sonars, system; upgradation of BMP-2 to BMP-2M; procurements torpedoes, EW system, AEW&C system, bridging systems, of BMP-II based Carrier Command Post Tracked (CCPT) missiles etc. The NOC for export granted to industries by ----- Working Group (IMWG) under DGFT, Ministry of Commerce on matters relating to import/export of SCOMET items. DRDO also participated at the MTCR (Ireland), Certain Conventional Weapons Session (Geneva) and Australia Group (Paris). DRDO also participated in the Industry Outreach programs conducted in conjunction with Ministry of External Affairs and DGFT for harmonization of SCOMET list and Wassenar arrangement at Delhi and Bengaluru. **_Initiatives in Project Management: DRDO has evolved_** its XIII Five Year Plan (2017-22) Projections document after detailed deliberations with labs/cluster DGs and series of interactions with the three Services. Under the aegis of HQ IDS, a concerted effort was made to evolve the plan, especially the ‘Mission Mode’ (MM) projects of DRDO, through mutual consultation and consensus between the DRDO and the three Services. For the first time, MM and terahertz; smart & intelligent textiles; brain computer interface & brain machine interface and photonics, plasmonics and quantum photonics. 64 projects costing ` 150.65 crore were sanctioned to various academic institutes through the extra mural (ER) initiative of DRDO and 97 projects were sanctioned at a total cost of ` 33.63 crore to various academic institutes through the four Research Boards (Aeronautics, Naval, Armaments & Life Sciences) functioning under DRDO. **_Intellectual Property Rights (IPR):_** About 155 IPR applications (including 13 in foreign countries) were filed. 78 patents (including 5 in foreign countries) were granted during the period. In addition, 1 copyright and 2 design were registered in India. In order to promote IPR awareness among DRDO scientists, five IPR awareness programmes were held during the period in different DRDO laboratories. **_International Cooperation:_** In the year 2017, DRDO IIT Bombay & Madras and Joint Advanced Technology conducted regular annual bilateral Defence R&D meetings Centre (JATC) at IIT Delhi began its operations this year with USA, UK, Russia and Singapore. DRDO jointly and are fully functional now. During the current year, 6 conducted a workshop on Medical and Chem Bio Defence projects at a total cost of ` 36.85 crore were sanctioned Technologies with the US DoD in January/February 2017. to JCBCAT for pursuing research in the identified areas of Some strong possibilities for cooperation leading to cyber security, high power directed energy, robotics and possible information exchange and project agreements unmanned technologies. 39 projects were sanctioned to have been identified during the workshop. Six project CoPT at a total cost of ` 109.39 crore in the focused areas agreements with USA (under JTG) and one with Russia of futuristic aero engines, hypersonic propulsion for long (under IRIGC) were signed by DRDO. DRDO hosted duration flight, solid propellant combustion modeling and foreign visits including NDC delegations (Australia, USA, morphing aircraft & associated technologies. 23 projects at UK, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia etc.) a total cost of ` 157.82 crore were also sanctioned to JATC and held major technology show at Aero India during the to pursue directed research in identified areas of ballistic, year 2017. DRDO participated as a part of Intra-Ministerial special structures & protection; electromagnetic devices ----- **_Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial at Rameswaram on July 27, 2017._** are being held on VC every month. Giving an impetus to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial at Rameswaram on July 27, the mission of ‘Make in India’ initiated by the government, 2017. workshops on the theme are being organised by DRDO 8.18 With commendable achievements across most labs. Steps have also been taken for initiatives pertaining of its technology domains, DRDO stands committed to to ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ in an delivering cutting edge technologies/system to the Indian integrated manner. Armed Force as part of its mission towards self-reliance in **_Special Mention: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the_** Defence systems. ----- ----- ## 9 ## 9 ##### INTER SERVICE ORGANISATIONS ----- ###### Inter Service Organisations 9.1 The following Inter-Service organizations function directly under Ministry of Defence: (i) Military Engineer Services (ii) Armed Forces Medical Services (iii) Directorate General Defence Estates (iv) Office of the Chief Administrative Officer ###### MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES (MES) 9.2 Military Engineer Service (MES) provides support to the three services at Strategic and Operational level. The organization is manned by professional and technically competent officers and subordinate staff. 9.3 The MES functions under the overall control of Engineer-in-Chief at the Army Headquarters, who of Engineer-in-Chief at the Army Headquarters, who is advisor to the Ministry of Defence and the three (v) Directorate of Public Relations Service Chiefs on all facet of works related issues. (vi) Services Sports Control Board MES has an annual budgetary work load exceeding (vii) Armed Forces Films and Photo Division ` 17,000 crore. As a part of modernization plan of Defence Forces, a large number of infrastructure projects (viii) National Defence College have been planned to be executed. MES has also been (ix) History Division supporting military diplomatic initiatives by creating (x) College of Defence Management infrastructure abroad for friendly foreign Governments/ countries. The MES organization, comprising of proficient (xi) Defence Services Staff College personnel who are deployed across the length and breadth (xii) Ministry of Defence Library of the country at remote locations in all types of ----- terrain and inhospitable climatic conditions, has been storage system at COD Agra & COD Jabalpur for playing an important role in empowering the combat ` 14.9 crore and ` 10.4 crore respectively have effectiveness of the Armed Forces. The organization is not been accepted and the works are under progress. only geared up to provide works services support during (b) **_Improvement_** **_of_** **_Habitat_** **_and_** **_Living_** peace time but is also equipped to provide dedicated **_Conditions of Troops in High Altitude Areas (HAA_** support during war. **_Pilot Projects):_** 9.4 **_Annual Major Works Program (AMWP)_** (i) Pilot Projects of Phase-I and Phase-II for (a) **_AMWP 2016-17: In 2016-17, AMWP for the three_** improvement of habitat and living conditions of Services including Coast Guard works costing ` 15501.31 troops in high altitude areas to shortlist design and construction technique was successfully crore were listed against a ceiling of ` 12754.90 crore, out completed at 54 platoon locations with overall of which works costing ` 9839.68 crore were sanctioned outlay of ` 194.86 crore. for execution. (ii) In Phase-III, 11 out of 12 platoon locations have (b) **_Budget:_** In financial year 2016-17 under capital head total ` 7693.20 crore allotted to the three Services including Coast Guard and MAP works out of which, the total expenditure carried out by MES was ` 7645.05 crore. Under Revenue Head a budget of ` 10514.37 crore was allotted for all the three Services, including Coast Guard. The total expenditure under this head was `10126.42 crore in the financial year. 9.5 **_Important Projects under Progress_** **(a)** **_Modernisation of Central Ordnance Depots_** **_(COD) Agra and Jabalpur:_** (i) As part of overall “Modernisation Drive”, Army Ordnance Depots are being upgraded with Modern Infrastructure and Automation. CCS approved Modernisation Project of CODs Agra and Jabalpur on April 11, 2007 for an amount of ` 751.89 crore. The work, originally to be (ii) In Phase-III, 11 out of 12 platoon locations have been completed and assets handed over to the users. Work in one location is under progress. The trial evaluation of the assets created is under progress and decision to launch the main project covering 320 platoon locations would be taken post the trials. (c) **_Infrastructure_** **_Development_** **_in_** **_Eastern_** **_Command:_** (i) Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) accorded approval for infrastructure development in Eastern Sector for ` 9243.64 crore in 2010. Out of these, works costing ` 7374.70 crore are being executed by MES for which specially empowered CCEs organisations were raised. The scope of work includes permanent defences and habitat for troops, communication network and other strategic infrastructure. executed by DRDO, was transferred to MES (ii) Presently, land has been made available for 105 in March, 2008. The modernisation project works which are under planning/ execution. As on primarily comprises of construction of PEB date, five works have been completed, 30 works warehouse buildings equipped with integrated are under execution, and 8 works are under tender storage and retrieval system, Mechanized planning. 11 DPRs have been completed and have Handling Equipment including allied services been processed for Administrative Approval/ under scrutiny. 16 DPRs are under preparation and administrative/ OTM buildings. and 30 works are at pre-DPR stage. (ii) The Phase-I of the project has been completed (d) **National War Memorial and National War** and the overall progress of Phase-II of the **Museum (NWM&M):** project is 49% and 40% at COD Agra and COD Jabalpur respectively. Two tenders for integrated (i) The project for construction of National War ----- (iii) The Government Sanction Letter for nomination of executing agency and delegation of powers to Project Director for construction was issued on June 21, 2017. The executing agency will (e) **_Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) Projects by_** **_MES:_** In the first phase MES has been entrusted for provisioning of 150 MW of Solar Power Plants across 113 locations of Army, Navy and Air Force in the country on behalf of Ministry of Defence. Against this, 156.93 MW of SPV works are under implementation by the MES. These works are to be commissioned by December 2018 in all respect. While a few of the projects have already been completed in some of the stations, certain works up to 5 MW capacity are under various stages of implementation. The progress of the SPV works being undertaken by MES till date is given in Table No. 9.1. Memorial and National War Museum for an be headed by a Project Director of the rank of approximate cost of ` 500 crore was approved Brigadier with 04 officers and other supporting by the Cabinet on December 11, 2015. staff. As on date the consultancy contract for the preparation of DPR for National War Memorial has (ii) A global level design and architectural competition been concluded. Tender for main work uploaded was held for selection of design for the National by Project Director NWM&M on November 1, 2017. War Memorial and National War Museum in August, 2016. The jury for both the competitions (e) **_Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) Projects by_** comprised of 25 members of international repute **_MES:_** In the first phase MES has been entrusted for including ADG (Architecture) at E-in-C’s Branch. provisioning of 150 MW of Solar Power Plants across 113 After examination of various submissions, the locations of Army, Navy and Air Force in the country on jury selected three entries each for National War behalf of Ministry of Defence. Against this, 156.93 MW of Memorial and National War Museum respectively. SPV works are under implementation by the MES. These The result was announced on March 3, 2017. works are to be commissioned by December 2018 in all respect. While a few of the projects have already (iii) The Government Sanction Letter for nomination **Table No. 9.1** |Service|Planned (MW)|Total Stations|Administrative Approvals Accorded (MW)|Tender Issued (MW)|Tender Received (MW)|Remarks| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |(a) AMWP 2015-16||||||| |Air Force|10.43|12|10.43|10.43|5.92|Proposed Date of Completion for all works is March 31, 2018.| |Army|27.115|17|27.115|27.115|17.115|| |Navy|1|1|1|0|0|| |Total|38.545|30|38.545|37.545|23.035|| |(b) AMWP 2016-17||||||| |Air Force|24.36|26|24.36|17.51|14.01|Proposed Date of Completion for all works is March 31, 2018.| |Army|73.67|44|64.52|59.12|58.92|| |Navy/IDS|20.355|13|17.305|12.05|12.05|| |Totals|118.355|83|106.185|88.68|84.98|| |Grand Total|156.93|113|144.73|126.225|108.015|| 2018. Totals 118.355 83 106.185 88.68 84.98 **Grand Total** **156.93** **113** **144.73** **126.225** **108.015** **_9.6_** **_Married Accommodation Project (MAP)_** DUs are being constructed by DGMAP and 9210 DUs by **_Works:_** MES. MES is providing external services costing ` 1400 (a) **MAP Phase-II: In MAP Phase-II, a total 69992** crore. MES is also responsible for provision of furniture Dwelling Units (DUs) at a cost of ` 13681.90 crore was and arboriculture in all stations costing ` 300 crore and sanctioned out of which, MES is carrying out works costing ` 100 crore respectively. Presently, 5539 dwelling units ` 3500 crore. However, construction of 88 DUs could not be have been completed and handed over by MES and 38086 taken up due to non-availability of land Therefore, 69904 DUs have been constructed by DGMAP and balance works DUs are being constructed in Phase- II out of which 60694 are under progress. ----- (b) **_MAP Phase-III: In MAP Phase-III, total 71102 DUs_** were approved in Phase-III and Phase-IV (now combined with Phase-III). Out of these, 70432 DUs are for Army and 670 DUs for the Air Force. The workload between DGMAP & MES has been divided in ratio 57% to 43% respectively. Presently, the DPRs for these works are under preparation. ###### Major Initiatives/Decisions/ Policies 9.7 The following major initiatives decisions/policies have been undertaken/issued which will have great impact on the functionality and performance of the organisation. (a) **_MES_** **_Organisation_** **_and_** **_Officers_** **_Establishment 2016-17:_** 16 MES establishments have been newly raised. (b) **_Certain_** **_important_** **_cases_** **_are_** **_under_** **_consideration which include:_** 9.8 **_Important Projects Completed for the Army,_** **_Air Force and Navy:_** (a) **_Upgradation of Nursing School at Command_** **_Hospital, Lucknow:_** The work was sanctioned for an amount of ` 8.09 crore and completed on February 28, 2017. (b) **_Accommodation for 450 Cadets of ACC_** **_Wing with Motivation Hall & Offices at IMA_** **_(Phase I):_** The work was sanctioned for an amount of ` 14.71 crore and completed on March 31, 2017. **_Construction of 1054 DUs at Pithoragarh under MAP_** (c) **_OTM Accommodation for Coast Guard Station_** **_(Phase-II)_** **_at Minicoy: The work was sanctioned for an amount of_** (b) **_MAP Phase-III: In MAP Phase-III, total 71102 DUs_** ` 23.42 crore and completed in March, 2017. (d) **_Infrastructure at AF Station Maharajpur:_** The work was sanctioned for an amount of ` 10.23 crore and completed in February, 2017. 9.9 **_Completed MAP Accommodation:_** (a) Umroi (Phase-II). (b) Construction of 1054 DUs at Pithoragarh under MAP (Phase-II). ###### ARMED FORCES MEDICAL SERVICE (AFMS) 9.10 The AFMS has a distinguished record of providing dedicated, dependable and comprehensive health care to the defence personnel and their families. Medical services are also provided to personnel of para-military organizations, while posted in the field and other Central Police/ Intelligence organizations and General Reserve Engineering Force Units, operating in the disturbed and (i) Revision of DWP 2007. forward areas of the country. AFMS also provides medical (ii) Revision of Scales of Accommodation 2009. care to the Ex-servicemen and their dependents within (iii) Adoption of Green Building (GRIHA) norms for the country. During natural calamities, disasters and MES construction- sanction orders have been operational areas, it also serves civilian population. issued on December 14, 2017 9.11 The Armed Forces Medical Services (iv) Adoption of New Construction Technology (AFMS) consist of the Medical Services of the Army, (Design Build) to meet work load and quality in Navy and Air Force and the Directorate General, Armed the MES. Forces Medical Services. Each Medical Service is under a (v) Revision of Maintenance norms for Buildings and Directorate General Medical Service (DGMS) in the rank of Roads in MES to be at par with CPWD. Lt. General or equivalent. The Directorate General, Armed ----- of the manpower of AFMS by 10,590 personnel in three equal phases of 3530 personnel each. The recruitment of manpower in three phases have been completed. The Government has approved manpower of 525 Medical Officers (MOs) and 32 Dental Officers (Dos) under Training Draft and Leave Reserve in AFMS in the initial phase. (II) **_Commission in AFMS:_** (a) **_Grant of Short Service Commission from_** **_Civil Sources: 510 MO’s including 180 Women have been_** granted SSC in the year 2017. (b) **_Grant_** **_of_** **_Short_** **_Service_** **_Commission/_** **_Permanent_** **_Commission to Cadets of AFMC,_** **_Pune:_** A total of 102 cadets (Permanent Commission-51, Short Service Commission-51) from AFMC, Pune have been granted PC/SSC in AFMS during the year 2017. (c) **_Grant_** **_of_** **_Departmental_** **_Permanent_** (III) **_Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC),_** **_Pune: The College provides training to under graduate and_** post graduate Medical and Nursing students with assured career prospects in the Defence Services. Admission for MBBS was conducted centrally through the National Eligibility Entrance Test (Under-Graduate) (NEET-UG) and a total of 51228 candidates applied online for admission to AFMC, Pune for the year 2017. Based on the merit, 1690 candidates were called for interview. A computer based Test for English language, Logic and Reasoning (TOELR) was also conducted at AFMC for the shortlisted candidates and finally 130 (105 boys and 25 girls) students were admitted into the MBBS course for the year 2017. (IV) **_Modernization of AFMS:_** (a) **_Modernisation of Medical Equipment Profile_** **_of AFMS Hospitals and Medical Units: O/o DGAFMS_** has given a major impetus to the modernisation of Armed Forces hospitals through the prioritized procurement in Annual Acquisition Plans (AAPs). Specialised medical equipment, worth ` 102 crore were procured in the FY 2014-15. Supply orders for more than ` 110 crore and ` 122 crore have been placed in the FY 2015-16 and FY 201617 respectively. ` 37.77 crore have been placed in the FY 2017-18 under capital budget head till October 31, 2017. This has translated into a quantum improvement of the diagnostic, therapeutic and specialised services being provided to the combatants, their dependents and the Ex-servicemen fraternity. Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), who heads the Service, (e) **_Grant of SSC in AMC (NT) to JCOs/ORs:_** 6 is also medical advisor to the Ministry of Defence and the JCOs/ORs of AMC (NT) have been granted Short Service Commission during the year 2017. Chairman of the Medical Services Advisory Committee. The AFMS include officers of the Army Medical Corps (AMC), (III) **_Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC),_** AMC (Non-Tech), the Army Dental Corps (ADC) and the **_Pune: The College provides training to under graduate and_** Military Nursing Services (MNS). There are 132 Armed post graduate Medical and Nursing students with assured Forces Hospitals. The authorized strength of AMC, ADC, career prospects in the Defence Services. Admission for MNS and AMC (NT) is 7139, 725, 5317 and 373, respectively. MBBS was conducted centrally through the National Eligibility Entrance Test (Under-Graduate) (NEET-UG) and 9.12 **_Important decisions/activities undertaken_** a total of 51228 candidates applied online for admission to **_during the year:_** AFMC, Pune for the year 2017. Based on the merit, 1690 candidates were called for interview. A computer based (I) **_Augmentation of manpower in AFMS:_** In Test for English language, Logic and Reasoning (TOELR) May, 2009, the Government had approved augmentation was also conducted at AFMC for the shortlisted candidates of the manpower of AFMS by 10,590 personnel in three ----- (e) **_Procurement and Upgradation of Aero-_** **_medical Simulators: IAF is in the process of upgrading_** the existing aero-medical simulators and procuring new ones to enhance the operational training of aircrew using these simulators with the ultimate aim of achieving aerospace safety. (V) **_Automation of Armed Forces Medical Stores_** **_Depot (AFMSD & Supply Chain Management):_** (a) **_Telemedicine:_** (i) **_Telemedicine_** **_Phase-I:_** Radio based telemedicine to connect forward isolated posts to Regimental Aid Post (RAP) has been planned with Defence Bio-engineering and Electrochemical Laboratory (DEBEL). (ii) **_Telemedicine_** **_Phase-II:_** Telemedicine to connect Regimental Aid Post (RAP) to Specialist in hospital has also been planned with DEBEL using telemedicine software developed by DEBEL. First phase of cyber security test of telemedicine software by Army Cyber Group has been completed. and Vascular Surgery Centre (CTVS) has been established Communication Unit, ISRO Ahmedabad. 12 CMEs as a super-specialty wing of Army Hospital (R&R). This have been conducted in this year. Two additional centre has been equipped with high end, sophisticated nodes have been installed during the year 2017. medical equipment, 6 Operation Theatres, Cardiac (b) **_Tele-Education_** **_project_** **_over_** **_National_** Catheterization Labs, Electro-physiology Lab, ICU, **_Knowledge_** **_Network_** **_(NKN)_** **_with_** **_Mercury-_** Specialized CTVS Instruments, Laboratory and OPD **_Nimbus_** **_Telemedicine:_** Presently, there are Services. 7 major post graduate teaching establishments in AFMS (d) **_Procurement of medical equipment:_** The which run advanced courses in many basic subject massive drive for bulk procurement of the essential, life specialties. Army Hospital (R&R) and Command Hospitals saving and regular use medical equipment across the (CH) and Medical Council of India (MCI) and National various armed forces hospitals has a force multiplying, Board of Examinations (NBE) recognized training centers salutary impact on the patient care services and all clientele for post-graduate medical education, as are colleges and satisfaction indices. schools of Nursing recognized by the Nursing Council of India (NCI). MCI, NBE and NCI mandate holding of (e) **_Procurement and Upgradation of Aero-_** regular Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) in the form of Seminars, Symposia and Workshops. The NKN project has been approved in Information Technology Priority Procurement Plan (IT PPP) FY 2017 and budget has been allocated to all CHs &Military Hospital (MH), Secunderabad. (c) **_Digitisation of Medical Services:_** As part of digitization of medical services in Indian Air Force (IAF), a web based Hospital Information System (HIS) has been implemented. The system is intended to automate all the processes related to patient care in all IAF hospitals. A similar software ‘MEDNET’ is being used in Station Medicare Centres (SMCs), for complete digitization of patient’s records. (d) **_E-Vetting of Medical Boards:_** DGMS (Air) has introduced a procedure for E-Vetting of Medical Boards. E-Vetting of all boards held at Boarding Centers [Institute of Air Medicine (IAM)/Air Force Central Medical in hospital has also been planned with DEBEL Establishment (AFCME)/ Medical Evaluation Centre (MEC) using telemedicine software developed by (East)] are being done at Air HQ. This ensures early DEBEL. First phase of cyber security test of upgradation of aircrew. telemedicine software by Army Cyber Group has been completed. (e) **_Dhanwantri Software Up gradation: The_** application software, Dhanwantri IT, which enables the (iii) **_ISRO Telemedicine nodes:_** Indian Space Resignation -Admission -Discharge -Transfer (RADT Research Organisation (ISRO) had initially functionalities of a hospital, was developed in-house to provided 18 telemedicine nodes to the Armed address the urgent needs of military hospitals. It replaced Forces in 2001. All nodes are functional and being the functionality of various local software running in the regularly used for Continuous Medical Education environment and added additional functionalities like (CME) organized by Army Hospital Research and Referral and Development Education and discharge notes from wards, Chief Ward Master (CWM) ----- (g) **_Launch of Mobile Health App ‘Med Watch’:_** On the occasion of 85[th] Anniversary, the Indian Air Force has launched an innovative mobile health App named ‘Med Watch’ which was developed by Directorate of Information Technology (DIT) as android based app. The app consists of stepwise First Aid management to provide Basic Life Support during ‘Golden hour’, Health Information on important health topics and reminder tool for Annual Medical Examination, Medical Category and Vaccination. (h) **_Common Drug List-2016:_** Prior to 2016, two separate lists of drugs, Common Drug List (CDL) for serving personnel and Essential Drug List (EDL) for ECHS beneficiaries was existing. It was perceived that the CDL for serving & EDL for ECHS have not achieved the desired clientele satisfaction. Hence a Board of Officers (BoO) was convened by competent authority after taking into the consideration inputs from AFMS procuring agencies, World Health Organization (WHO), Essential Medical Lists (EML), National Lists of Essential Medicines (NLEM) and CDL/EDL of the other Government Organisations. One Common Drug List (CDL) has been formulated by the BOO, duly approved by the DGAFMS. (d) **_Bombay Medical Congress: The 73[rd] Annual_** Conference of the Bombay Medical Congress was held at INHS Asvini from February 11- 12, 2017. A total of 301 delegates attended the conference, which provided a platform to discuss on the topics of contemporary interest and paveway ahead for frequent interactions between Defence and Civilian doctors. (e) **_XXXVIII Senior Naval Medical and Dental_** **_Officers Conference:_** XXXVIII Senior Naval Medical and Dental Officers Conference for the year 2017 was conducted in conjunction with XXXVIII Annual Conference of Marine Medicine and Allied Sciences on August 30, 2017 at Mumbai. (f) **_XXXIII Annual National Conference of the_** **_Marine Medicine and Allied Sciences:_** The XXXIII Annual National Conference of the Marine Medicine and Allied Sciences was held at INHS Asvini from August 31 September 1, 2017. 22 delegates from 8 Friendly Foreign Navies (FFNs) (Indonesia, UAE Navy, United States Navy (USN) Navy Bangladesh, Kenya, Oman, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam) participated in the conference. Discharge parade, Creation of movement order, OPD projects at a cost of ` 8.35 crore during 55[th] AFMRC Registration, etc. Medical Store Module for Command meeting held at Pune in February, 2017. Hospital (Western Command) has also been developed. (b) **_Completed AFMRC Projects: 75 Armed_** (f) **_I REACH Program:_** For capacity building and Forces Medical Research College (AFMRC Projects have enhancing the healthcare at periphery Medical Services been completed during the period from October 1, 2016 to in IAF, it has launched an innovative program called September 30, 2017. I-Reach (Involving Resources and Experts in Augmenting (c) **_New Proposals: Out of 264 new proposals_** Community Health). The program capitalizes on the received, 171 have been recommended for consideration at Information Technology and the existing communication the 55[th] Armed Forces Research Committee meeting. facilities to impart target oriented training to primary health care physician of IAF with an aim to augment (d) **_Bombay Medical Congress: The 73[rd] Annual_** primary health care. Conference of the Bombay Medical Congress was held at INHS Asvini from February 11- 12, 2017. A total of 301 (g) **_Launch of Mobile Health App ‘Med Watch’:_** delegates attended the conference, which provided a On the occasion of 85[th] Anniversary, the Indian Air Force ----- The conference was attended by a total of 1187 delegates, including 227 international delegates and leading military medicine experts representing 74 countries. The President of India delivered the valedictory address of the Congress on November 24, 2017. (i) **_Swachh Bharat Abhiyan:_** New Bio Medical Waste Management policy was formulated in line with Ministry of Environment and Central Pollution Control Board guidelines and disseminated to all units for strict implementation. (j) **_Family Welfare Organisation:_** The Family Welfare Organisation in the Armed Forces was established in 1969 with authorisation of 139 Family Welfare Centres (FWCs) under DGAFMS. The FWCs, which are attached to various Armed Forces Hospitals under Army, Navy, Air Force and DGOF are rendering valuable service to promote Family Welfare Programme among service personnel and civilians residing in Cantonment areas. (VIII) **_International Cooperation:_** (e) As a measure of goodwill being extended by the Government of India, the Armed Forces Personnel from countries like Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Maldives are accorded treatment facilities in AFMS hospitals. (IX) **_Training to Foreign Nationals in Medical/_** **_Dental Courses:_** Training was provided to Foreign Nationals in Medical/ Para Medical Courses in 20 MD/ MS courses and Para Medical Courses to the candidates sponsored by friendly neighbour foreign countries by AFMS in its training Institutions/ Hospitals based upon the requests received from these countries. ###### DIRECTORATE GENERAL DEFENCE ESTATES (DGDE) 9.13 The Directorate General Defence Estates, New Delhi, has advisory and executive functions in matters relating to management of Defence lands and Civic Administration in 62 Cantonments. It presently functions through six Principal Directorates at Jammu, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune and Jaipur. The Principal Directorates in turn supervise a number of field offices, i.e. 38 Defence Estates Offices, 3 Assistant Defence Estates Offices and 62 Cantonment Boards. These field offices are entrusted with the day to day management of defence lands and Cantonment Boards across the length and breadth of the country. World Congress of the International Committee on Military (c) **_Deputation_** **_to_** **_Saudi_** **_Arabia:_** A team Medicine (ICMM) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi from comprising of 9 Medical officers has been deputed November 19 to 24, 2017. The International Committee to Saudi Arabia to provide medical assistance to pilgrims on Military Medicine (ICMM) is an international and from India and South Asia for Haj pilgrimage. intergovernmental organization created in 1921 with the (d) **_India_** **_Tajikistan_** **_Friendship_** **_Hospital,_** primary mission of maintaining and strengthening the **_Tajikistan:_** Based on recommendations of NSA and bonds of cooperation and knowledge between the Armed direction from COAS a 50 bedded permanent hospital Forces Medical Services of all Member States. There are was established at Qurghon Teppa, Tajikistan in 2012. 2[nd] currently 112 member nations and six associate member Rotation of the medical team was deployed at ITFH in nations of the ICMM, with India as a permanent member August, 2016. The Government has now accorded sanction since 1949. India hosted this prestigious international event for the team upto July 31, 2018. for the first time. (e) As a measure of goodwill being extended by the The conference was attended by a total of 1187 delegates, Government of India, the Armed Forces Personnel from including 227 international delegates and leading military countries like Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh ----- CGDA etc. The Army has the maximum of the land circulated for necessary follow-up action. Defence land holdings under its control and management i.e. 14.147 audit is a continuing process. Land Audit for the year 2015 lakh acres followed Air Force 1.40 lakh acres and Navy 16 has been completed and report is under finalisation. 0.44 lakh acres. The defence land inside the notified Land Audit in r/o 14 DEO circle for the year 2016-17 is under Cantonments is approximately 1.57 lakh acres and the way. remaining around 16.00 lakh lie outside the Cantonments. 9.19 The management of Defence Lands necessarily 9.15 Details of land are maintained in General warrant proper maintenance of land records. The Land Register (GLR) prescribed in Cantonment Land maintenance of land records, its preservation and safety Administration Rules (CLAR), 1937 and details of defence standards were suffering due to high volume, lack of land situated at outside cantonments in Military Land adequate storage space, lack of fire safety measures and Register (MLR) prescribed in Acquisition, Custody, the problems related to ageing of documents etc. in all Relinquishment (ACR) Rules, 1944. Both the registers are 103 field offices i.e. 38 Defence Estates Offices, 3 Assistant maintained in every DEO Circle. GLR is maintained in every Defence Estates Offices and 62 Cantonment Boards in the country. All these issues where addressed by way Cantonment Board Office also for land placed under the management of Cantonment Boards. The register record Sy. No. area, name of occupant/owner, transfer/sale transaction and other summary details. 9.16 The Directorate General has undertaken computerization of land records, survey and demarcation of all defence lands and digitization of records in order to strengthen control and management over defence land. Raksha Bhoomi software has been developed by DGDE to store electronically the information in GLR and MLR in respect of areas under all the Defence Estates Officers and Cantonment Boards. The main feature of Raksha Bhoomi is that land data from various offices can be consolidated at one place. 9.17 Demarcation survey of entire defence land outside Cantonments and detailed polygon survey of defence land inside Cantonments have already been undertaken. About 98.62% and 99.85% survey work of defence land 9.19 The management of Defence Lands necessarily warrant proper maintenance of land records. The maintenance of land records, its preservation and safety standards were suffering due to high volume, lack of adequate storage space, lack of fire safety measures and the problems related to ageing of documents etc. in all 103 field offices i.e. 38 Defence Estates Offices, 3 Assistant Defence Estates Offices and 62 Cantonment Boards in the country. All these issues where addressed by way of application of modern technology for preservation and protection of documents. Activities improvement of record rooms (renovations) in all DEO offices’, and establishment of AU&RC have completed. Activities like indexing, scanning and microfilming of Records are continuous process. Out of which, phase-I of the work has been completed in DEO offices and Cantonment Boards. Phase-II of the work is in progress. Microfilming of digitized documents has been done by DEO Secunderabad as a pilot project. It has been decided to do microfilming of digitized records of other DEOs in a centralized manner for which a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) has been constituted at DGDE level. 9.20 The Defence Estates Department also undertakes hiring of residential accommodation and hiring/ requisitioning of land for the Armed Forces. In J&K requisition of immovable property is done under J&K RAIP Act, 1968. has been completed in outside cantonments and inside 9.21 Directorate General Defence Estates is also cantonment respectively and Cantonment Boards. responsible on behalf of the Ministry of Defence to Survey reports have been finalized/issued in respect of control, monitor and supervise the Civic administration in 79.85% of total Defence lands while in respect of other Cantonment. There are 62 Cantonments in India located land, reports are under finalization. The second phase of in 19 States, including National Capital Territory of Delhi. survey is underway in respect of 30% of defence land. Cantonment Areas are administrated by Cantonment Boards which are ‘Body Corporate’, functioning under 9.18 DGDE has also been entrusted with the task of the overall control of the Central Government and under conducting land audit keeping in view the importance of the provisions of the Cantonments Act, 2006. Half of the land as a national resource. The Land audit reports for members of the Cantonment Boards are elected. The the three years period (2011-12 to 2013-14) and for first Station commander is the President of the Cantonment year of second cycle (2014-15) have been published and ----- 9.22 To provide education, Cantonment Boards run Higher Secondary Schools and Intermediate/ Junior Colleges. The total number of schools and colleges maintained by Cantonment Boards is 204, besides 46 “Skill Development Centres” providing training in tailoring, embroidery, beautician courses, stenography, sewing, computer application, automobile repairing, electrical & electronics and IT applications. The Boards have also established 36 “Centers for Differently-abled Children” to address their special needs like medical examination, counselling, physiotherapy and special education. Cantonment Boards maintain 88 hospitals and dispensaries for providing various services to the general public of Cantonment and nearby areas. 9.23 Cantonment Boards have taken measures like tree plantation, enforcing ban on polythene bags and municipal solid waste management etc. for protection of environment. A public grievances redressal system called “Samadhan” and an employee’s information system, called “Suvidha” have also been implemented in all Cantonments. (i) Under the programme of Government of India, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan (SBA), all Cantonment Boards have been taking earnest steps for creating clean and green Cantonment areas. As a first step, efforts are on for declaring Cantonments as ODF (Open Defecation Free) areas. Total 57 Cantonments have already been certified by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) as ODF. For this, the entire civic infrastructure related to sanitation services is being revamped. New sewer lines are being laid, Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are being installed (wherever feasible), public toilets are being repaired/constructed, Solid Waste Management (SWM) projects being undertaken, drains being covered/ converted to underground system and intensive cleaning along with aggressive awareness campaign is being and digitization of important records, particularly land records, and inventorisation of records has been completed. Raksha Bhoomi software for computerization of land records has been installed. Most of the Boards are already providing e-services to the residents in taxation, birth/death registration, hospital management, etc. They have also strengthened e-service delivery by including online property tax payments, water charges payments, etc. (iii) During the current financial year, the Cantonment Boards have gone an extra mile in their endeavour to switch over to LED lighting and to install roof-top solar panels to tap solar energy. About 48% of the existing light points have already been converted into LED lights and the figure is expected to reach to 70% by March 31, 2018. In so far as harnessing solar power is concerned, a capacity of 1368.5 KW has already been installed by the Cantonment Boards which is expected to reach 2815 KW by March 31, Board. Supervision and control over the working of (ii) Under the “Digital India” initiatives, the these bodies is exercised through the General Officers Cantonment Boards have been making rapid strides for Commanding in Chief and Principal Directors, Defence switching over to digital platforms in various aspects of Estates at the intermediate level and by the central Cantonment administration. “Samadhan” – an on-line Government through Directorate General Defence Estates public grievances redressal system has been implemented at the apex level. by all Cantonment Boards to make their administration more responsive to the public. “Suvidha”- a software to 9.22 To provide education, Cantonment Boards run address the grievances of the staff has also been installed Higher Secondary Schools and Intermediate/ Junior by the Boards. In e-governance initiatives, Cantonment Colleges. The total number of schools and colleges Boards have been continually automating their office maintained by Cantonment Boards is 204, besides 46 processes. Now, e-tendering and e-procurement are “Skill Development Centres” providing training in tailoring, implemented by all Cantonment Boards. Steps are embroidery, beautician courses, stenography, sewing, being taken by the Boards to register themselves on computer application, automobile repairing, electrical the GEM portal for procurement of stores. Scanning & electronics and IT applications. The Boards have also ----- (a) **_Manpower_** **_Planning_** **_and_** **_Recruitment_** **_Division:_** This Division is responsible for recruitment to various categories of the AFHQ Cadre/Ex-Cadre posts, compassionate appointment, framing/amendment of recruitment rules for various grades, re-verification of character and antecedents of employees working in sensitive organisations, Cadre Review/Restructuring of AFHQ Civilian cadres. In the year 2017-18, cadre restructuring of AFHQ Civil Service was carried out with approval of Union Cabinet, 10 Recruitment Rules of AFHQ Civilian cadres were revised and total of 222 new incumbents (59 Group ‘B’ & 163 Group ‘C’) were recruited in AFHQ. (b) **_Personnel & Legal Division: The Personnel &_** Legal Division is responsible for the Cadre Management including posting/promotion/ deputation of the civilian personnel in about 200 grades, posted in the three Service Headquarters and 27 Inter-Service Organisations. This Division also handles the Court cases of the CAO’s Office. During the year 2017-18, 616 probationers were removed from probation; promotions to 528 employees (Gp A- 34, Gp B- 318, Gp C- 176 ) were granted in the various AFHQ Civilian Cadres, also 507 employees of AFHQ Civilian Cadres were granted financial benefit under MACP and NFSG. A total of 346 cases were reviewed under FR 56(j). (d) **_Defence Headquarters Training Institute_** **_(DHTI):_** The mandate of DHTI is to provide training to civilian personnel posted in the Service Headquarters and Inter – Service Organisations. Besides cadre training courses DHTI also organizes, Specialized courses on Procurement, RTI, Cabinet Notes, Parliament procedure for the Officers from the three Service Headquarters and ISOs. During the year 2017-18, 120 courses were conducted at Delhi by the DHTI. In addition to this, 33 training programmes were also conducted in unit cadres spread throughout the country. (e) **_Administration Division:_** This Division deals with all matters pertaining to pay & allowances and administrative works (except medical, pension and budget cases) of civilian employees working in IHQ of Ministry of Defence (Army)/ISOs except those under the Admin control of CAO/A-2. (f) **_Medical, Pension & Budget Division:_** This Division deals with all matters pertaining to medical, pension and budget of all civilian employees employed in IHQ of Ministry of Defence (Army). This Division also looks after the matters relating to implementation of e-governance, Electronic Data Processing and maintenance of website of CAO’s Office. During the year 2017-18, 4780 cases for pre 2016 pension were processed for revision and 3849 e-PPO were issued as per direction of Ministry of Personal PG & Pension in time bound manner. ###### OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE Canteens, appointment of AMAs, Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund (DCMAF) etc., as also administration of ###### OFFICER MoD(Library) and grant from NDF for purchase of reading 9.24 The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer material of entertainment of troops. During the year (CAO) provides civilian manpower and infrastructural 2017-18 the MoD(Library) has added 875 books, necessities to the Services Headquarters and the subscribed to 156 Journals/Periodicals and 36 Headquarter Offices of Inter-Service Organisations (ISOs) Newspapers. under the Ministry of Defence. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) also discharges the functions of Director (d) **_Defence Headquarters Training Institute_** (Security) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). **_(DHTI):_** The mandate of DHTI is to provide training to civilian personnel posted in the Service Headquarters and 9.25 The functions of the CAO’s Office are carried Inter – Service Organisations. Besides cadre training courses out by the following ten Divisions under Director DHTI also organizes, Specialized courses on Procurement, (E & A) and Director (HR): RTI, Cabinet Notes, Parliament procedure for the Officers from the three Service Headquarters and ISOs. During the (a) **_Manpower_** **_Planning_** **_and_** **_Recruitment_** ----- for renovation/maintenance and hiring of office 9.28 During the year 2017-18, a Small Arms Firing accommodation in Defence HQrs Zone. During the Simulator has been installed within the premises of year 2017-18 an 11KVA Electricity sub-station has been Security Office to provide firing practice to Defence established to augment the power supply in DHQ Zone. Security Troops. (i) **_Quartering Division:_** This Division deals with **DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS** all matters pertaining to management and allotment 9.29 The Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) is the of Ministry of Defence Pool Married Accommodation, nodal agency for the dissemination of information to the reimbursement of bill for Hired Accommodation and media and public, about important events, programmes, grant of NAC-HRA to the service officers posted in AFHQ/ achievements and major policy decisions of the Ministry, ISOs. During the year 2017-18, 341 residential Quarters Armed Forces, Inter-Services Organisations and Public have been additionally released to Service Officers which Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Defence. The resulted in substantial reduction of waiting period. Ministry Directorate with its headquarters in New Delhi and 25 of Defence pool accommodation rules is being revised. regional and branch offices spread across the country, is A comprehensive data base of Service Officers posted at responsible for providing media support to ensure wide AFHQ/ISOs has been developed. (j) **_Special Project Division:_** This Division deals with all matters pertaining to Special Projects assigned to O/o JS & CAO which includes the conceptualization, execution and handing over to the user. The Special Projects include construction of National War Memorial and the National War Museum in Delhi, Nau Sena Bhawan, Thal Sena Bhawan and monitoring of civil and electrical works associated with Surveillance & Access Control Management System (SACMS) at Sena Bhawan & South Block. Dy. CAO (Spl Project) also functions as Estate Officer. 9.26 During the year 2017-18, formal permission was obtained from MoUD to construct the National War Memorial at ‘C’ Hexagon, East of India Gate. MoUD has allotted 14.173 acres of land at Princess Park Complex to Ministry of Defence for construction of proposed 9.29 The Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) is the nodal agency for the dissemination of information to the media and public, about important events, programmes, achievements and major policy decisions of the Ministry, Armed Forces, Inter-Services Organisations and Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Defence. The Directorate with its headquarters in New Delhi and 25 regional and branch offices spread across the country, is responsible for providing media support to ensure wide publicity in the print and the electronic media. It also facilitates media interaction with the leadership and senior officials of the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces by conducting regular interviews, press conferences and press tours. 9.30 The Directorate brings out a fortnightly journal, Sainik Samachar, for the Armed Forces in 13 languages. The Broadcasting Section of the Directorate produces a 40-minute programme ‘Sainikon Ke Liye’ that is broadcast daily on All India Radio for Armed Forces personnel. The Photo Section of the Directorate provides photo coverage to important events related to Defence. The Photo Archives of the Photo Section of the DPR is now undergoing the digitisation process. 9.31 As in previous years, the Directorate conducted the Defence Correspondents’ Course for media persons from August 28 to September 28, 2017 to enhance their knowledge about defence matters. Thirty-six journalists including eleven women drawn from all over the country attended the month-long course which was conducted in different establishments of Army, Navy and the Air Force. knowledge about defence matters. Thirty-six journalists War Museum. Construction of the two monuments of including eleven women drawn from all over the country national importance is expected to be completed as per attended the month-long course which was conducted in schedule. different establishments of Army, Navy and the Air Force. ###### Security Office 9.32 During the year, DPR provided coverage on 9.27 The Security Office is responsible for physical different incidents events including Smt. security, surveillance and access control, prevention of Nirmala Sitharaman taking charge of Raksha breach of security & fire within the Defence Headquarters Mantri (RM), Raksha Mantri attending 4[th] Security Zone comprising of 22 buildings. It also looks ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) at after prevention of breach of security and fire fighting Clark in Philippines, US Secretary of Defence visit to India, arrangements in DHQ Security zone. French Minister of Armed Forces visit to India, Minister for ----- 9.33 Media coverage of major policy decisions such as Minister of Defence delegating substantial financial powers to the Armed Forces, then RM handing over additional ex-gratia to next of kin of battle casualties, enhancement of penury grant to non-pensioner ex-servicemen and widows, Defence Acquisition Council finalising contours of engagement with indigenous industry for manufacturing high-tech defence equipment in India. The Directorate widely publicised President attending the closing ceremony of the 42[nd] ICMM World Congress on Military Medicine at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, which had delegates from all around the globe and other events organised by agencies of the Ministry. 9.34 During the year, DPR provided coverage on different incidents of ceasefire violations in the Line of Control in J&K, DRDO conducting successful flight trial of ‘NIRBHAY’ sub-sonic cruise missile, successful flight test of anti-tank guided missile Nag, successful launch of surface to air missile AKASH with indigenous radio frequency seeker, Brahmos Flight test from IAF’s Su-30MKI fighter aircraft making India capable of its launch from land, sea and air completing the tactical cruise missile triad, Indian Air Force Landing Operations on Agra-Lucknow Expressway, Aero India – 2017, Unified Commanders’ Conference. 9.35 DPR also covered various joint military exercises by the three Services with Armed Forces of other friendly countries both in India and abroad. Giving Indo-Russian defence cooperation a major boost, Exercise INDRA-2017, in the first ever Tri Services format between Indian and Russian Armed Forces was conducted in the Eastern Military District of Russia from October 19 to 29, 2017. Naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy, 11[th] Indo-Nepal Joint Army Exercise, Malabar Naval Exercise were also given prominence. Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard provided Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief when cyclone Ockhi hit Western and Southern coast. DPR publicised efforts related to these HADR activities. 9.37 SSCB conducts and co-ordinates various sports activities in the three Defence Services. Inter-Service championships comprising of four teams (Army Red, Army Green, India Navy and Air Force) are conducted under the aegis of SSCB in 19 Sports disciplines and trials are conducted in 14 disciplines to select the Services team for participation in the National Championship /Games/ Military World Championships. 9.38 During the year 2017, SSCB fielded Senior Men’s teams in the National Championships conducted by Sports federations/associations which are recognised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Services team won the National Championship in many events. 9.39 During the year more than 100 Services sportsmen represented India at various International Championships including Wushu Championship, Sr. Asian Wrestling Championship, Asian Athletics Championship, Asian Karate Championship, Thailand Open Fencing Championship, Asian Indoor Marital Arts Games, and Cycling Track Asia Cup where Services won 16 Gold, 9 Silver and 10 Bronze medals, and also 1 Team Silver medal in Open International Hand ball Championship. Defence of the Republic of Singapore visit to India and Beating the Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk and brings other Defence Ministers’ level interactions. out a commentary book for the ‘parade on Rajpath’. Other important calendar events such as Independence 9.33 Media coverage of major policy decisions such as Day celebrations at Red Fort, Defence Minister’s annual Minister of Defence delegating substantial financial powers customary message to the Armed Forces on the eve of to the Armed Forces, then RM handing over additional Independence Day, Combined Commanders’ Conference, ex-gratia to next of kin of battle casualties, enhancement Prime Minister’s NCC Rally and Defence Investiture of penury grant to non-pensioner ex-servicemen and Ceremonies at Rashtrapati Bhawan are also accorded due widows, Defence Acquisition Council finalising contours of publicity. engagement with indigenous industry for manufacturing high-tech defence equipment in India. The Directorate **SERVICES SPORTS CONTROL BOARD (SSCB)** widely publicised President attending the closing 9.37 SSCB conducts and co-ordinates various sports ceremony of the 42[nd] ICMM World Congress on Military activities in the three Defence Services. Inter-Service Medicine at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, which had championships comprising of four teams (Army Red, delegates from all around the globe and other events Army Green, India Navy and Air Force) are conducted ----- holds 587 titles (Positive) 543 (Master Negative) in 35mm sizes, 1165 titles in 16 mm sizes, 225 titles in VHS format, 272 titles in U-matic format, 166 Betacam format, 34 titles in VCD format and 89 titles in DVD & HD format 253 AFVC, 26901 Photographs of World War-II and 26901 Negative of World War-II. During the current year, 1579 DVDs have been dispatched/ issued on loan to various units/ formations of Army/Navy/Air Force. 9.43 AFFPD has a rich collection of rare films and photographs of the II World War, this material inherited from the British are of great historical value and are maintained and preserved at the Central Defence Film Library of this Division. These photographs and films depict the Indian Forces in action in various theatres of Second World War, its parades, festivals, personalities and training activities etc. Some important films like Battle of Britain, Battle of Russia, Battle of China, Desert Victory, Japanese Surrender, Nazis Strikes, Burma Campaign, Churchill the Man, London institution of the Ministry of Defence which has established a name for itself as a centre of excellence on matters pertaining to National Security and Strategic Studies. Selected Armed Forces officers of the rank of Brigadier/ equivalent from Indian and Foreign Armed Forces and Civil Services officers of equivalent status of director and above are nominated for training at the college. The 57[th] NDC Course consisted of 100 officers comprising Army (40), Navy (06), Air Force (12), Civil Services (16) and Friendly Foreign Countries (25). The officers undergo an eleven months programme with focus on national Security, covering all dimensions of domestic, regional and international issues to equip future policy makers with background necessary to get a broad understanding of the multifarious economic, political, military scientific and organizational aspects that are essential for planning of National strategy. The course curriculum comprises study Capsules, Lectures/Panel Discussions, Strategic Game Exercise, Field Tours, Research Activities/Writing of theses and Seminars. Towards this end, six study capsules are conducted for the course. On successful completion of the Course, eligible officers are awarded M.Phil degree from the Madras University. Some of the alumni of the College have occupied the very distinguished positions in their field and country. 9.46 During the Course, the Course officers have the benefit of face to face interaction with various foreign delegates and dignitaries of national and international repute. On April 11, 2017, Prime Minister of Australia addressed the Course Officers at the College. On April 12, 2017, Secretary of State of Defence of United Kingdom visited the college and addressed the Course Officers. Defence Training Films, at its Central Defence Film Library institution of the Ministry of Defence which has established (CDFL). a name for itself as a centre of excellence on matters pertaining to National Security and Strategic Studies. 9.41 In the current year AFFPD has Selected Armed Forces officers of the rank of Brigadier/ completed and released ten training films for the equivalent from Indian and Foreign Armed Forces and Army in association with ARTRAC (Army Training Civil Services officers of equivalent status of director and Command), 11 training films are under various stages above are nominated for training at the college. The 57[th] of production, 4 have been completed and is awaiting NDC Course consisted of 100 officers comprising Army user approval 1 film is at editing stage and 6 films are at (40), Navy (06), Air Force (12), Civil Services (16) and shooting stage. Friendly Foreign Countries (25). The officers undergo an eleven months programme with focus on national 9.42 The Central Defence Film Library of this Division Security, covering all dimensions of domestic, regional is responsible for distribution of training films to various and international issues to equip future policy makers with units / formations / training establishments / commands, background necessary to get a broad understanding of to meet their specific training requirements. The Library the multifarious economic, political, military scientific and ----- Section, was established on October 26, 1953 to compile the histories of the military operations conducted by the Indian Armed Forces since independence. Till now, it has compiled and published 18 volumes including the History of Operations in Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48, Operation Polo, Operation Vijay (Goa), Military Costumes of India, Stories of Heroism (two volumes), The India-Pakistan War of 1965: A History, The India-Pakistan war of 1971: A History and Saga of Valour (Param Vir Chakra & Ashoka Chakra Winners). The Division has also reprinted twelve volumes of Official History of the Indian Armed Forces in the Second World War 1939-45. The histories of operations conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on UN Peace Keeping Missions have also been published. These include the History of Indian Armed Forces in UN Operations in Congo, History of the custodian force (India) in Korea 1953-54, Operation Shanti (Indian Troops in Egypt) and Terrific Responsibility (The Battle for Peace in Indo-China). Some of these books have been published both in Hindi and English. 9.49 Presently, the Division is working on two projects 'The role of Indian Armed Forces in World War-I' and 'The History of Kargil War.' The Division is also engaged in 'Digitization of Records'. 9.50 The History Division functions as the research, record and reference office of the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Armed Forces. It receives records pertaining to military matters from the Ministry of Defence and three Services HQs on a regular basis for preservations and use. The Division also vets the regimental histories and other manuscripts related to military history before publication. The Division runs a Fellowship scheme under which two Fellowships are granted every three years to encourage research in military history. So far twenty two Research Fellows have benefitted under the scheme. participants at the Conceptual, Directional and Functional levels. The Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) is the flagship course, which is conducted over a period of 44 weeks. Besides the HDMC, CDM conducted a number of Management Development Programmes (MDPs), Defence Management Course (DMC) for SAARC Nations and Senior Defence Management Course (SDMC) for participants from tri-Services as also participants from friendly foreign countries. The College imparts training through a networked environment supported by state of the art information and communication technology. 9.54 From January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017, CDM conducted one Higher Defence Management Course, two Senior Defence Management Course, Nine Management Development Programmes and one Combined Operational Review and Evaluation Programme for the Officers of the rank of Maj Gen & Equivalent. The College has trained 550 Officers of the three Services including BRO, PMF Section, was established on October 26, 1953 to compile 9.52 The Departmental Library houses more than five the histories of the military operations conducted by the thousands titles, including books, periodicals and foreign Indian Armed Forces since independence. Till now, it has publications of military importance. About 150 books compiled and published 18 volumes including the History have been added to the library during past one year. of Operations in Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48, Operation Polo, Operation Vijay (Goa), Military Costumes of India, **COLLEGE** **OF** **DEFENCE** **MANAGEMENT** Stories of Heroism (two volumes), The India-Pakistan War **(CDM)** of 1965: A History, The India-Pakistan war of 1971: A History 9.53 CDM is a tri-Service institution which imparts and Saga of Valour (Param Vir Chakra & Ashoka Chakra the skills of contemporary management thought, Winners). The Division has also reprinted twelve volumes concepts and practices, that leads to effective decision of Official History of the Indian Armed Forces in the Second making, enlightened leadership and efficient resource World War 1939-45. The histories of operations conducted management in a knowledge centric environment to by the Indian Armed Forces on UN Peace Keeping Missions the senior leadership of the three Services, Para Military have also been published. These include the History of Forces, officers of the Ministry of Defence and International Indian Armed Forces in UN Operations in Congo, History ----- imparting ‘Data Analytics & Visualization’ training in the training institution, providing excellent world class staff Indian Military. and command training. 9.56 The education imparted at CDM in 2017-18 has a 9.59 The Staff College is today undergoing a vast international footprint that includes Military Officers renaissance of unparalleled magnitude, with infrastructural (Col & Equivalent) from over 21 countries from Asia, Africa, development aligned to the multi-faceted resplendence South America and Pacific Islands. of this magnificent institute. The College is progressively bracing itself for training 500 student officers. The strength ###### DEFENCE SERVICES STAFF COLLEGE (DSSC) of the current Staff Course has been enhanced to 466 including three officers from the Civil Services/Paramilitary 9.57 DSSC, nestled in the sylvan environs of Nilgiris Forces, two from Coast Guard and 36 International officers in Tamil Nadu, is a premier Tri-Services joint training from 31 different nations. institution in the world training selected officers of the Indian Armed Forces, Civil Services/Paramilitary Forces ###### MINISTRY OF DEFENCE LIBRARY and friendly foreign countries. The Staff College affords 9.60 The Ministry of Defence library provides literature an invigorating environment serving as a Cradle for Middle Level Military Leadership, creating excellent staff officers and stellar leaders as the cutting edge of the armed forces with accentuated levels of professionalism and steadfastly upholding the virtues of ‘Duty, Honour and Valour’. 9.58 DSSC was awarded the President’s Colours in September, 2016 by the President of India, in recognition of the commendable service rendered as a flagship joint 9.60 The Ministry of Defence library provides literature on subjects relevant to planning and policy formulation in Ministry of Defence, three Services Headquarters, Inter-Service Organisations and other allied Defence Establishments located in Delhi. It specializes in Defence and related subjects, besides catering to the needs of general readers. During the year the library added 875 books, subscribed to 156 Journals/Periodicals and 36 Newspapers. ######  ----- ----- ## 10 ## 10 ##### RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING ----- ###### Recruitment and Training 10.1 The Armed Forces epitomize the ideals of service, sacrifice, patriotism and composite culture of the country. Recruitment to the Armed Forces is voluntary and open to all citizens of India irrespective of caste, class, religion and community provided the laid down physical, medical and educational criteria are met. 10.2 **_Recruitment of Commissioned Officers in_** five days. On being medically fit and coming in NDA merit list, successful candidates join the NDA or NA as per their option of service exercised at the time of applying. On completion of the course, they are sent to the respective Service Academies for their pre-commissioning training. (b) **_Combined Defence Service Examination_** **_(CDSE):_** CDSE is conducted by the UPSC twice a year. **_the Armed Forces through UPSC: Commissioned_** University graduates or those in final year of graduation Officers in the Armed Forces are recruited mainly are eligible to appear in the examination. Candidates through UPSC which conducts the following two All India qualifying in written examination have to undergo SSB Competitive Examinations: interview and medical tests. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list undergo basic military training of 18 (a) **_National_** **_Defence_** **_Academy_** **_(NDA)_** **_and Naval Academy (NA): The UPSC holds entrance_** months at Indian Military Academy/Air Force Academy and Examination twice a year for entry into the NDA and NA. Naval Academy for Permanent Commission and 11 months Candidates on completion of 10+2 examination or while in at Officers Training Academy (OTA) to become Short the 12[th] standard are eligible to compete. Having cleared Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs). SSCOs can serve UPSC written examination, eligible candidates undergo for duration of 10 years extendable to 14 years. However, Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which lasts for they can opt for permanent commission after completion ----- (a) **_10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES):_** Candidates who have qualified 10+2 CBSE/ICSE/State Board Examination with minimum aggregate of 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to apply for commission under the 10+2 (TES). On being successful in the SSB and being declared fit by the medical board, they undergo one year basic military training at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya and thereafter undergo three years engineering degree course in respective streams before getting Permanent Commission. On being commissioned, they are further put through one year of post commissioning training for the Arm/Service into which they are commissioned. (b) **_University Entry Scheme (UES): Pre-Final year_** students in the notified engineering disciplines are eligible to apply for Permanent Commission in the Technical Arms of the Army as Commissioned Officers under the UES. Eligible candidates are selected through a campus interview by the Screening Teams deputed by the Army Headquarters. These candidates are required to appear before SSB and Medical Board. Successful candidates undergo one year pre-commission training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Cadets through this entry are also entitled to one year ante-date seniority on commissioning. Selection for this entry however, stands temporarily suspended. (e) **_National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Special_** **_Entry_** **_Scheme):_** University graduates possessing NCC ‘C’ Certificate with minimum ‘B’ grade and 50% aggregate marks in graduation examination are eligible to apply for Short Service Commission through this entry. Those studying in third year are allowed to apply provided they have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks in first two years. Such candidates will need to secure overall aggregate of minimum 50 % marks if selected in interview failing which his candidature will be cancelled. Candidates must possess graduation degree at the time of joining OTA or those candidates studying in third year should be able to produce the degree within 12 weeks from date of commencement of training at OTA. Candidates are required to undergo approximately 49 weeks pre commission training at OTA, Chennai. On completion of training, they are inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers. of 10 years or seek release after completion of five commissioned training at the IMA, Dehradun. Engineering years of service, which is considered on case to case Graduates through this entry are also entitled to one year basis by Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence ante-date seniority on commissioning. (Army). (d) **_Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry:_** ###### INDIAN ARMY The Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry Scheme provides avenue for recruitment to eligible technical 10.3 Apart from the UPSC entries, Commissioned graduates/post graduates into Technical Arms. After SSB officers are also recruited in the Army through the following and medical Board, the selected candidates are required to entries: undergo approximately 49 weeks pre-commission training (a) **_10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES):_** Candidates at OTA, Chennai. On completion of training, they are who have qualified 10+2 CBSE/ICSE/State Board inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers. Cadets Examination with minimum aggregate of 70% marks in through this entry are also entitled to one year’s ante-date Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to apply seniority on commissioning. for commission under the 10+2 (TES). On being successful ----- students of B.E/B.Tech in notified streams are eligible to apply. Shortlisted candidates appear for SSB interview and Medical Test, thereafter. The applicants for Non Technical Graduate stream, however, is required to apply through UPSC and after written examination, come up for SSB interview. A total of 20% allotted seats from Non Technical stream have been reserved for NCC ‘C’ certificate holder women candidates with minimum ‘B’ grade and 50% aggregate marks in graduation examination. For Judge Advocate General Branch, applications are invited from Law Graduates with minimum 55% marks. Widows of Defence Personnel who meet the laid down eligibility criteria are granted four years age relaxation and 5% seats of each course (2.5 each in Tech and Non-Tech) are reserved for them. Short Service Commission Women (Tech), NCC entry and Judge Advocate General Branch are exempted from written examinations. Short Service Commission Officers. Commission is granted Successful candidates are trained at Army Cadet in Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers, Corps College Wing, Dehradun, for three years at the of Engineers, Signals, Army Educational Corps, Military end of which they get a graduation degree. This is Intelligence Corps, Judge Advocate General’s Branch, Army followed by one year pre-commission training at Supply Corps, Army Ordnance Corps and Army Air Defence. IMA, Dehradun. Women are offered Short Service Commission in three (ii) **_Special_** **_Commissioned_** **_Officers_** **_(SCO)_** streams viz. Non-Technical Graduate, Technical and Post **_Scheme: Under this entry JCOs/NCOs/OR in the_** Graduate/Specialist for a period of ten years, extendable age group of 28-35 years, with a Senior School by additional four years purely on voluntary basis. Option Certificate Pass (Class 10+2 pattern) qualification, for permanent commission for officers in Army and Judge are eligible for Permanent commission after Advocate General Branch after completion of 10 years of screening by SSB and Medical Board. They service. The duration of training is 49 weeks at Officers have to undergo pre-commission training of Training Academy, Chennai. For Short Service Commission one year at OTA Gaya. The rules for substantive Women (Technical) Entry passed or final year/semester promotion and acting promotion are the same as for regular officers. These officers are employed in units as sub unit commander/ Quarter Master and on various Extra Regimental Employment appointments up to the rank of Major. They retire at the age of 57 years after serving for period of about 20-25 years. The scheme not only improves the career prospects of the existing JCOs and OR but also helps in making up the deficiency of the support cadre officers in the Army. (iii) **_Permanent Commission (Special List) (PC_** **_SL): Under this entry, JCOs/ NCOs/OR up to 42_** years of age and minimum 10 years of service, with a Senior Schools Certificate Pass (Class 10+2 pattern) qualification are eligible for commission after screening by SSB and Medical Board. They are granted PC (SL) after successful completion of four weeks orientation training at the IMA. the IMA. (h) **_Service_** **_Entries:_** Recruitment of Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) & Other Ranks (ORs) into 10.4 **_Automation of processing application for_** officers cadre is done through Service Selection Board in **_Officers entries: Online processes which were earlier_** the following: limited to submission of online application have since been upgraded. Candidates can now see the course (i) **_Army Cadet College (ACC) Entry:_** The notifications, submit application (less UPSC and Service eligible ORs in age group of 20-27 years and entries), select SSB dates (including UPSC entries), view minimum two years of service, having 10+2 pass merit lists, receive joining letters, forward queries/feed qualifications can apply for Regular Commission. back and receive responses as well as updates at every After qualifying in written examination conducted stage of the selection process, in an online mode. by the Military Training Directorate, the aspirants are screened by SSB and the Medical Board. 10.5 **_Intake: Intake of candidates for pre-commission_** ----- |S.No|Academy|Entry|Induction| |---|---|---|---| |1.|NDA|Army|417| |||Navy|97| |||Air Force|115| |||Total|629| |2.|IMA|IMA (DE)|203| |||ACC|107| |||SCO|39| |||PC (SL)|19| |||AEC|14| |||Total|382| |3.|OTA|SSC (NT)|135| |||SSCW (NT)|19| |||NCC|75| |||NCC (W)|09| |||JAG|11| |||JAG (W)|12| |||Total|261| |4.|Tech Entries|SSC (Tech)|214| |||SSCW (Tech)|40| |||10+2 TES|178| |||TGC|69| |||Total|501| |||Grand Total|1773| training as officers during the year 2017 is given in Table Fitness Tests (PFT), Physical Measurement Test (PMT) **No. 10.1.** and Medical Examination. This is followed by a written **Table No. 10.1** examination for those candidates who have qualified in all tests. Finally, a merit list is prepared and candidates in **S.No** **Academy** **Entry** **Induction** merit are dispatched to respective Regimental/Training 1. NDA Army 417 Centres for training. Efforts are made to ensure each Navy 97 district of the country is covered at least once in a recruiting Air Force 115 year. **Total** **629** 2. IMA IMA (DE) 203 10.7 **_Revised_** **_Recruitment_** **_Rallies_** **_System:_** Indian Army is one of the biggest recruiters in the ACC 107 country which recruits almost 60,000 youths into the SCO 39 Army each year. Previously, recruitment was carried out PC (SL) 19 through an ‘Open Rally System’ wherein candidates AEC 14 could walk in for recruitment without applying for **Total** **382** 10.6 **_Recruitment_** **_of_** **_Junior_** **_Commissioned_** **_Officers (JCOs) & Other Ranks (ORs): Recruitment in_** the Army is done through Zonal Recruiting Offices, two Gorkha Recruiting Depots, one Independent Recruiting 10.7 **_Revised_** **_Recruitment_** **_Rallies_** **_System:_** Indian Army is one of the biggest recruiters in the country which recruits almost 60,000 youths into the Army each year. Previously, recruitment was carried out through an ‘Open Rally System’ wherein candidates could walk in for recruitment without applying for a rally. The ‘Revised Recruitment System’ has been introduced wherein a candidate is required to register online with the overall aim of reducing masses which turn up for recruitment by a regulated call up system. Thus connected administrative and discipline issues that arise due to large crowd have been negated. Till date, 225 rallies have conducted with the ‘Revised Recruitment System’ and approximately 55 lakh aspirants have applied online through the directorate of Recruiting website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The revised Recruitment Rally System is being implemented in the following phases: (a) **_Phase-I: Replacement of open rally system_** **_with call up system:_** Implementation of On-Line Registration for Recruitment of Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks into the Indian Army was carried out w.e.f. July 18, 2015 and has been a major success, which has revolutionized the complete recruitment process. This initiative has streamlined our recruitment system and is also giving a boost to Government ‘Digital India’ programme where candidates from remote areas/rural areas are using internet to apply for this popular career option. initiative has streamlined our recruitment system and is also Office and 59 Army Recruiting Offices in addition to 48 giving a boost to Government ‘Digital India’ programme Regimental Centres which carry out recruitment through where candidates from remote areas/rural areas are using rallies in their respective areas of jurisdiction. Recruitment internet to apply for this popular career option. of JCOs & ORs is carried out through Online Application System for soldier General Duty, Soldier Tradesman, Soldier (b) **_Phase-II: Pilot project for online examination_** Technical, Soldier Clerk/Store Keeper Trade and Soldier **_prior to physical and medical tests:_** Pilot project for Nursing Assistant, Havildar Education, Havildar Auto online examination has recently been approved by the Cartographer and Religious Teacher JCO (RT JCO), JCO Ministry of Defence and Recruiting Directorate is in the Catering categories. The current recruitment for JCOs and process of implementation of the project. This will be the ORs comprises screening of aspiring candidates at rally site major achievements once implemented. Initially the pilot in the 1.6 km run followed by document checking, Physical project is being implemented in three zones as under and ----- subsequently will cover Pan India: candidates in their final year of B. Tech are eligible to appear in the examination. Successful candidates join the (i) HQ Recruiting Zone, Ambala Naval Academy for the Naval Orientation Course (NOC). (ii) HQ Recruiting Zone, Chennai (b) **_Non-UPSC Entry: The non-UPSC entries cater_** (iii) HQ Recruiting Zone, Jaipur to both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service 10.8 **_Recruitment Rallies: A total of 52447 candidates_** Commission (SSC). In this case, applications are invited have been recruited for the Recruiting year 2016-17. For the and short-listed at IHQ of Ministry of Defence (Navy) based Recruiting year 2017-18, 100 rallies were planned. on percentage in the qualifying exam. The short listed candidates are then sent for SSB interviews. Thereafter, a ###### INDIAN NAVY merit list, comprising qualified candidates, is prepared as 10.9 Indian Navy (IN) carries out recruitment of per the availability of vacancies. personnel to effectively man ships, submarines, aircraft and shore establishments to the optimum levels. (c) **_10+2 (Cadet Entry Scheme): This scheme is a_** Recruitment in the Navy is carried out on all India basis. permanent commission entry in the Executive, Engineering The number of uniformed personnel recruited/ inducted depends on the number of eligible applicants (men and women) who are able to qualify in the written test, Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, medical examination and their relative position in the merit list. No distinction is made on the basis of gender/religion/caste/creed, either during recruitment or at any point of time thereafter. 10.10 **_Method of Recruitment:_** The recruitment system of the IN is a streamlined, transparent, expeditious and candidate friendly procedure. There are two modes of induction in the IN, viz. UPSC Entry and Non-UPSC Entry: (a) **_UPSC Entry: The UPSC holds an examination,_** twice a year, for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) as Permanent Commission (PC) entries. Candidates are eligible to compete on completion of the 10+2 (PCM) Examination or while in the 12[th] standard. UPSC short lists candidates and Electrical branches of the Indian Navy. Under this scheme, candidates with 10+2 (PCM) qualifications, after selection through the Services Selection Board, are sent to the Indian Naval Academy for the B. Tech Course. On successful completion of the course they are granted Permanent Commission in the Executive, Electrical and Engineering branches of the Navy. (d) **_University Entry Scheme (UES):_** The UES was re-launched in August, 2005 as a Short Service Commission Scheme. Seventh and Eighth semester Engineering college students are eligible for induction into the Executive and Technical Branches of the Navy. The scheme also caters for the induction of Permanent Commission Executive Officers w.e.f. 2014. Naval selection teams from the IHQ of Ministry of Defence (Navy) and Command Headquarters visit AICTE approved engineering colleges, across the country, to short-list the candidates. The short-listed after written examinations. Thereafter, candidates are candidates, based on All India Merit, undergo interview at sent to the Service Selection Boards located at Bengaluru, the Services Selection Board. The successful candidates Bhopal, Coimbatore and Visakhapatnam. Results of are, thereafter, put through medical tests. Final selection is qualified candidates are forwarded to UPSC for making based on all India merit on the basis of marks obtained in the final merit. Medically fit candidates, who are in the the SSB interviews and availability of vacancies. merit, are selected for training at NDA/Naval Academy. 10.11 **_Women Officers: Women are being inducted_** On completion of the NDA/INA training, the Naval Cadets into the Navy, as Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in are sent to training ships at Kochi for Naval sea training. the Executive (Observer, Pilot in Maritime Reconnaissance For the Graduate Special Entry Scheme (GSES), the stream, Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre, Air Traffic UPSC holds the Combined Defence Services Examination Controllers (ATC), Law & Logistic), Education Branch and (CDSE), twice a year. Graduates with B Tech degree or the Naval Architecture of the Engineering Branch. ----- 10.12 **_Permanent Commission to SSC Officers:_** examination and their relative position in the merit. There The Government has introduced grant of Permanent is no quota of vacancies based on caste/creed or religion. Commission prospectively to the Short Service Commission Advertisements in all leading National and Regional officers, for both men and women, of the Executive Branch newspapers and Employment News are published inviting (Law Cadre), Education Branch and Engineering Branch applications from eligible volunteers. Publicity material is (Naval Architecture) w.e.f. 2008. also dispatched to a large number of schools/ colleges and all Zilla Sainik Boards. The local administration carries out 10.13 **_Recruitment_** **_through_** **_NCC:_** University the publicity drive in rural/ backward areas through local graduates possessing Naval NCC ‘C’ certificate with media. Recruitment of sailors in the Navy is carried after minimum ‘B’ grading and 50% marks in the Engineering the process of a written examination, physical fitness test degree examination are inducted in the Navy as regular and medical examination. commissioned officers. These graduates are exempted from appearing in the CDSE conducted by the UPSC and 10.16 **_Types of Entries:_** The various entries, for are selected through the SSB interview only. They join the recruitment of sailors alongwith the educational Indian Naval Academy for Naval Orientation Course (NOC) qualifications, are as follows: along with the CDSE cadets. 10.14 **_Special Naval Architecture Entry Scheme:_** The Government has approved the induction of Naval Architect officers into the Engineering Branch of the IN, as Short Service Commissioned Officers, under a special scheme of ‘Special Naval Architects Entry Scheme’ (SNAES). An empowered Naval team visits IIT Kharagpur, IIT Chennai, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and Andhra University, where B. Tech (Naval Architecture) courses are conducted, to select candidates through campus interviews. The selected candidates undergo medical examination at the nearest Military Hospital and if found fit, are selected for training. (a) Artificer Apprentices (AAs) – 10+2 (PCM) – 10+2/ equivalent examination with 60% or more marks in aggregate with Maths & Physics and at least one of these subjects viz.Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science. (b) Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) – 10+2 (PCM)Qualified in 10+2/equivalent examination with Math & Physics and at least one of these subjects viz. Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science. (c) Matric Entry Recruits (MER) for recruitment of Chefs, Stewards, Musicians and Sanitary Hygienist - Matriculation. (d) Direct Entry (Outstanding Sportsmen). ###### Recruitment of Sailors 10.17 **_NCC Certificate Holders:_** The naval NCC 10.15 **_Method of Recruitment: Recruitment into the_** ‘C’ certificate holders are called to appear for written Navy is carried out on all India basis on state-wise merit examination irrespective of qualifying cut off percentage of the ‘eligible recruitable male population’, as per the for AA/SSR entry. The NCC candidates are to be given number of vacancies available. The number of personnel additional marks for various NCC certificates and recruited from a particular state depends on the number participation in Republic Day camp/contingent which are of eligible applicants who are able to qualify in the added to the marks obtained in the written examination written examination, physical fitness test, and medical for preparation of merit list as given Table No. 10.2. **Table No. 10.2** |written examination, physical fitn|ness test, and medical for preparation of merit list as given Table No. 10.2. Table No. 10.2|Col3|Col4| |---|---|---|---| |Type of NCC Certificate|Additional Marks Awarded||| ||For Certificates|For Republic Day Contingent/Camp|Total Additional marks Possible| |C|6|4|10| |B|4||8| |A|2||6| number of vacancies available. The number of personnel additional marks for various NCC certificates and recruited from a particular state depends on the number participation in Republic Day camp/contingent which are of eligible applicants who are able to qualify in the added to the marks obtained in the written examination written examination, physical fitness test, and medical for preparation of merit list as given Table No. 10.2. **Table No. 10.2** **Type of NCC Certificate** **Additional Marks Awarded** **For Certificates** **For Republic Day** **Total Additional** **Contingent/Camp** **marks Possible** C 6 4 10 B 4 8 A 2 6 ----- (c) **_Hoardings: Hoardings are planned to be erected_** at DAVP approved sites to attract youth of the country towards joining the Navy. (d) **_Printed Publicity: Information folders, leaflets,_** brochures, data cards, posters and blow-ups, prepared through DAVP and private professional agencies are widely distributed. (e) **_Exhibition and Fairs:_** Each year a stall is set up at the Defence Pavilion, at the India International Trade Fair, New Delhi, where information regarding recruitment in all the three Armed Forces is provided to visitors. This is also done in other organised fairs, which are career oriented or meant for students. (f) **_Distribution of Publicity Material:_** Every year printed publicity material giving information about Navy and various entries for recruitment into the Navy is distributed to about 8000 schools all over the country. as well as directly by IHQ Ministry of Defence (Navy)/ DMPR based on the 10+2 merit of candidates. B. Tech curriculum has been drawn up by the Navy, in conjunction with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Academic Curriculum is accredited by AICTE. In addition to the technical training, the Academy provides its cadets with a healthy mix of humanities and Naval History. This is in keeping with the Navy’s goal of providing officers with high-end technical expertise without sacrificing the proven advantage of liberal education. The curriculum not only provides adequate academic grounding for award of a B. Tech degree but also caters to the overall transition of an Officer Cadet to a fine Service Officer who is always ready to defend his country. 10.21 **_B. Tech Streams: B. Tech training is conducted_** in Applied Electronics (AEC) for ‘X’ Officers, Electronics Communication Engineering (ECE) ‘L’ officers and ###### Publicity for Recruitment laboratories, workshops, swimming pool and play fields. The Academy has modern residential facilities, an excellent 10.18 Measures have been taken to make the youth of our Mess and five will laid-out squadrons, each with its own country more aware of opportunities in the IN, for officers comprehensive facilities. The INA is already training 1200 (including women officers) and sailors. The means of officers cadets. The infrastructure of INA is being enhanced publicity adopted to attract better talent are as follows: in Phase II which is likely to be completed by 2020 to cater (a) **_Press Advertisements:_** Advertisements are for 1200 cadets. released through the Directorate of Advertising and Visual ###### Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala Publicity (DAVP) in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar and in newspapers in different languages for various entries. 10.20 The first B. Tech Course commenced at INA on June 22, 2009. This was a significant step (b) **_Advertisements in Journals/ Magazines:_** in the evolution of the Navy to meet the technical These are normally brought out in the journals/ magazines challenges of the 21[st] Century. The induction of of educational institutions. cadets to the Academy is through UPSC examinations (c) **_Hoardings: Hoardings are planned to be erected_** as well as directly by IHQ Ministry of Defence (Navy)/ ----- Friendly Foreign Countries. Navy aim to share and deliver the finest training in order to build capacity and everlasting relationships with Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs). 10.24 **_Deputation of Indian Navy Mobile Training_** **_Teams (IN MTT):_** To address the growing training load of international training, one of the important measures being undertaken is the conduct of customised training courses overseas to meet country-specific requirements. The customised training courses are being undertaken by specially constituted Mobile Training Teams (MTT). So far, IN has deputed MTTs to Oman, Myanmar, Kenya, Vietnam, Mauritius, Bangladesh and Nigeria. Requests from certain other FFCs are under consideration. This endeavour will not only reduce the burden on our own training footprint across the world. ###### Training – National Cadet Corps (NCC) 10.25 IHQ MoD (N) has directed Commands to liaise with 10.27 UPSC Entry is applicable only for candidates who want to join the Flying Branch of the Air Force as Permanent Commissioned officers. UPSC conducts written exams twice in a year. This encompasses NDA entry for candidates on completion of 10+2 examination and CDSE entry for graduates or those in final year of graduation. 10.28 Non-UPSC Entry caters for both Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission in various branches of the Air Force i.e. Flying, Ground Duty (Technical Branch) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branches). This includes Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT), a screening test for graduates which is common to all the branches of the IAF except Permanent Commission in Flying Branch and Meteorology Branch. There is no written examination for Meteorology Branch. University graduates possessing NCC ‘C’ Certificate in Air Wing are eligible for NCC Special Entry and do not have to appear for AFCAT. Service Entry Commission (SEC) is an entry for airmen already serving in the Indian Air Force. 10.22 **_Ab-Initio Training for Sailors: INS Chilka is the_** duration of 12 days each, with one day of sailing onboard premier Sailors Training establishment of the Indian Navy. warships. There is a participation of approximately At present the training load at INS Chilka is proximately 240-360 NCC cadets in these camps. Further, as a 6500 trainees annually (in two batches @ over 3000 culmination of the professional training of Naval NCC trainees per batch including 300 ICG trainees) Due to the cadets, a ‘Nau Sainik’ camp is scheduled each year, enhanced induction since 2009, the infrastructure is being wherein approximately 590 cadets participate. This camp progressively enhanced to keep pace with enhanced rate also includes sailing onboard warships at sea. of induction. ###### INDIAN AIR FORCE (IAF) Foreign Training Recruitment of Officers 10.23 **_Training of Foreign Naval Personnel:_** The 10.26 There are two modes of induction in the Indian Air Indian Navy has been providing training to foreign Force as Commissioned Officers, viz., UPSC entry and Non- personnel for more than four decades, during which it has UPSC entry. trained more than 15000 foreign personnel from over 41 Friendly Foreign Countries. Navy aim to share and deliver 10.27 UPSC Entry is applicable only for candidates ----- 10.31 **_Induction_** **_Publicity_** **_Exhibition_** **_Vehicle_** **_(IPEV):_** IPEV, launched on October 8, 2015 as a pilot project, has successfully completed four road drives in northern, eastern, central and southern parts of country. During 2016, the drive covered southern part of India travelling 9960 Kms reaching 263 institutes and resulted in one to one interaction with 53,140 students. IPEV recently covered Punjab and Himachal Pradesh from August 23, 2017 to November 12, 2017 with a total distance of 2,984 km visiting 67 institutes and resulting in one to one interaction with 29,468 students. ###### Recruitment of Airmen 10.32 Recruitment in Indian Air Force in the airmen cadre is done on All India Merit Basis through Scheduled Selection Tests, generally conducted once in a year at the 14 Airmen Selection Centres. These Selection Centres are geographically spread out and provide reasonable access to candidates desirous of joining IAF as airmen. The Selection Test is open to all eligible citizens of the country without any discrimination of caste, creed, religion, region or community. In addition to the Scheduled Selection Tests, Recruitment Rallies are conducted in remote/ low response/ border/ insurgency affected/ naxal affected/ tribal areas or hilly districts and island territories of the country to provide opportunities to youth from these regions to join national mainstream. 10.33 Online Examination System for AFCAT and Scheduled Test for Airmen Recruitment. Selection for officer and airmen cadre in the IAF is being carried out manually till date. While the system is fool proof, constraints of testing capacity limits the opportunity to all eligible candidates. Moreover, candidates are required to travel long distance to participate in the selection test and the subsequent Medical Examination and Enrolment. This entails difficulty not only in terms of wastage of time and energy but also hard earned money of the poor candidates on these expenses. was available only for Permanent Commission for male candidate-friendly while ensuring organizational efficiency candidates. In addition, Short Service Commission has at the same time, in-principle approval was accorded in been extended to Women candidates. Both the entries are October, 2016 for implementation of IT enabled online for flying branch only. system of testing and evaluation of officers and airmen cadre. IAF has signed an MoU with CDAC, an advanced 10.31 **_Induction_** **_Publicity_** **_Exhibition_** **_Vehicle_** computing agency under the Government of India, in **_(IPEV):_** IPEV, launched on October 8, 2015 as a pilot October, 2017 to undertake the said project. project, has successfully completed four road drives in northern, eastern, central and southern parts of country. 10.35 The project will be implemented with effect from During 2016, the drive covered southern part of India January, 2018 for AFCAT and Selection Test for Airmen travelling 9960 Kms reaching 263 institutes and resulted in Recruitment (STAR). In the new system, there would be one to one interaction with 53,140 students. IPEV recently about 760 examination centres spread all over the country covered Punjab and Himachal Pradesh from August 23, and the maximum distance a candidate would be required 2017 to November 12, 2017 with a total distance of 2,984 km to travel will be less than 100 kms from the place of his visiting 67 institutes and resulting in one to one interaction residence to the examination centre. 10.36 The online examination system will increase transparency, accuracy, impartiality along with reduction of time for conduct of the examination. The entire processing of AFCAT and STAR exams from notification to result would be with minimum human intervention and have high security measure with accountability. Besides, this project contributes to the vision of “Digital India”. ###### Training 10.37 **_Air Force Academy (AFA):_** The Air Force Academy undertakes training of pilots and ground duty officers. Since 1971, the Academy has been meeting the expanding training needs of the IAF as also the Indian Army, Navy and Indian Coast Guard. A number of officers and cadets from friendly foreign countries also undergo training at the Academy. 10.38 **_Training Session at AFA-E-Training:_** In Scheduled Test for Airmen Recruitment. Selection for line with Government of India Digital India initiative, officer and airmen cadre in the IAF is being carried IAF has taken a lead to bring about a paradigm out manually till date. While the system is fool proof, change in the present training methodology for constraints of testing capacity limits the opportunity to all ab-initio air warriors. Towards this, an e-Training eligible candidates. Moreover, candidates are required to project for 400 ab-initio trainees at Air Force Station travel long distance to participate in the selection test and Jalahalli, Bengaluru has been successfully incorporated. A the subsequent Medical Examination and Enrolment. This similar model at other Training establishments of the IAF is entails difficulty not only in terms of wastage of time and proposed to be replicated. energy but also hard earned money of the poor candidates 10.39 **_Induction of NSQF Certified Candidates in_** on these expenses. **_Indian Air Force:_** In partnership with NSDC, Indian Air 10.34 To improve the system and make it more Force is planning to induct National Skill Qualification ----- Framework (NSQF) certified individuals in regular service on the date of submission of application are eligible to as Airmen in identified trades after necessary selection apply for Officers in CPL Short Service Entry. procedures. In the initial phase, Auto Fit and Auto Tech (d) **_General Duty (Short Service Appointment_** trades have been identified to be undertaken as a pilot **_Scheme) for Women: Women candidates between the_** project. age group of 21 - 25 years having Bachelor’s Degree of 10.40 **_Foreign Training:_** IAF undertakes training of a recognized University with Mathematics and Physics trainees from Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) under as subject up to Intermediate or 12[th] standard of 10+2+3 the Indian Technical and Economical Cooperation (ITEC) scheme of education or equivalent are eligible to apply for scheme of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). For the officers as General Duty stream. training year 2017-18 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018), MEA (e) **_Technical Branch:_** Male candidates between has allotted a total of 754 vacancies to 22 countries in age group of 21-25 years with degree in Engineering 125 different courses at 39 Training Establishments of the (Naval architecture/ Mechanical/ Marine/Automotive/ IAF. IAF officers are also nominated to attend courses in Mechatronics/Industrial & Production/ Metallurgy / Design various Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs). / Aeronautical / Aerospace/ Electrical / Electronics / ###### INDIAN COAST GUARD ((ICG) 10.41 **_Recruitment of Officers:_** The Officers are recruited into Coast Guard bi-annually. The vacancies for Assistant Commandant in Coast Guard are advertised in Employment News and leading Newspapers in the month of December/January and June/ July. Five years relaxation of age for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC is admissible for recruitment. The Officers are recruited through Coast Guard Selection Board (CGSB) in the following streams: (a) **_General Duty: Male/ Female candidates between_** the age group of 21 - 25 years having Bachelor’s Degree of a recognized University with Mathematics and Physics as subject up to Intermediate or 12[th] standard of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent are eligible to apply for officers as General Duty stream. (b) **_General Duty (Pilot/ Navigator):_** Male/ (e) **_Technical Branch:_** Male candidates between age group of 21-25 years with degree in Engineering (Naval architecture/ Mechanical/ Marine/Automotive/ Mechatronics/Industrial & Production/ Metallurgy / Design / Aeronautical / Aerospace/ Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication /Instrumentation Instrumentation and control/ Electronic & Communication/ Power Engineering/ Power Electronics) or equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for officers in Technical stream. (f) **_Law Branch:_** Male/Female candidates between the age group of 21-30 years having Degree in Law are eligible to apply for Officer in Law stream. However, the age relaxable up to five years in case of personnel serving in the Coast Guard Organisation or equivalent rank in Army or Navy or Air Force and for the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, three years for the Other Backward Classes. 10.42 **_Induction_** **_of_** **_Sub-ordinate_** **_Officers_** **_as_** **_officer:_** Suitable serving Subordinate Officers of the Coast Guard of the rank of Pradhan Adhikari or Uttam Adhikari with one year experience and Adhikari with two years experience are eligible for induction as Officers, subject to qualifying the Departmental Examination as prescribed by the Director General Coast Guard. Female candidates between the age group of 21-25 years subject to qualifying the Departmental Examination as having Bachelor’s Degree of a recognized University with prescribed by the Director General Coast Guard. Mathematics and Physics as subject up to Intermediate or 10.43 **_Recruitment of Personnel Below Officers_** 12[th] standard of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent **_Rank (PBORs): The PBORs are recruited into Coast Guard_** are eligible to apply for officers as General Duty (Pilot/ bi-annually. The vacancies for PBORs in Coast Guard are Navigator) stream. advertised in Employment News and leading Newspapers (c) **_General Duty (Commercial Pilot License_** in the month of December/January and June/July. The **_Short Service Entry): Male/Female candidates between_** PBORs are recruited in the following main streams: age group of 19-25 years having 12[th] Class or equivalent (a) **_Yantrik:_** Male candidate having passed passed and in possession current Commercial Pilot License matriculation with three years diploma in Mechanical/ (CPL) issued/validated by Director General Civil Aviation ----- Electrical/Electronic Engineering and between the age and to remove regional imbalance in the officer’s cadre of group of 18 - 22 years are eligible to apply as Yantrik. the Armed Forces. Approximately one fourth of cadets in each batch of National Defence Academy are from Sainik (b) **_Navik (General Duty): Male candidates having_** Schools. For the 138 NDA/INA Course which commenced passed 12[th] class with Mathematics and Physics and in July 2017 with course strength of 348, a total of 115 between age group of 18 - 22 years are eligible to apply as Cadets are from Sainik Schools, which is about 33% of Navik (General Duty). NDA course strength. (c) **_Navik (Domestic Branch):_** Male candidates 10.46 Sainik Schools admit boys into classes VI and IX. having passed Matric and between age group Their age should be 10-11 years for classes VI and 13-14 years of 18 - 22 years are eligible to apply as Navik (Domestic for class IX as on 1[st] July of the year in which admission is Branch). sought. Admissions are made strictly as per the order of merit on the basis of an All India Sainik School Entrance (d) **_Enrolled Followers:_** Male candidates having Examination held in January each year. Admission of girls in passed Matric or Industrial Training Institute or equivalent SS Mizoram commences on pilot basis from 2018-19. OMR between age group of 18-25 years are eligible to apply as Enrolled Followers. (e) In accordance with Government of India directives, the interviews for all Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts has been discontinued and only skill test is being conducted for suitability for these posts. ###### OTHER ORGANISATIONS Sainik Schools 10.44 The Sainik Schools are established as a joint venture of the Central and State Governments and are under the overall governance of Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence. At present, there are 26 Sainik Schools located in various parts of the country. There is a growing demand from many States to open new Sainik Schools. The states of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar and Karnataka have two Sainik Schools each. The Memorandum of Agreement has been signed with respective State Govt. to set up three new 10.46 Sainik Schools admit boys into classes VI and IX. Their age should be 10-11 years for classes VI and 13-14 years for class IX as on 1[st] July of the year in which admission is sought. Admissions are made strictly as per the order of merit on the basis of an All India Sainik School Entrance Examination held in January each year. Admission of girls in SS Mizoram commences on pilot basis from 2018-19. OMR based entrance exam has been introduced w.e.f. academic session 2018-19. 10.47 The Sainik Schools Society has taken a number of measures to achieve academic excellence which has also resulted in achieving record higher Board and NDA results. Towards this end every school is conducting specialised Training/Workshops for the cadets as well as for the staff to improve their performance. ###### Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) 10.48 Rashtriya Military Schools are premier and reputed residential public schools of the country run by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India under the aegis of Directorate General of Military Training. These Schools are located at Chail in Himachal Pradesh, Ajmer and Dholpur in Rajasthan, Belgaum and Bangalore in Karnataka. Youngest Rashtriya Military School is at Dholpur established on July 16, 1962. These schools are affiliated to CBSE and the aim of schools is “to impart quality education and prepare the cadets to join Defence Services through NDA” Sainik Schools in Uttar Pradesh at Mainpuri, Amethi and of schools is “to impart quality education and prepare Jhansi, two in Rajasthan at Jhunjhunu and Alwar, one each the cadets to join Defence Services through NDA” in Uttarakhand (Rudraprayag), Maharashtra (Chandrapur), 10.49 Rashtriya Military Schools admit boys through Odisha (Sambalpur) and Telangana (Warangal). MoA a Common Entrance Test (CET) and interview. The CET for opening of a new Sainik School in Arunachal Pradesh written examination for Class VI & IX will be fully automated (Pasighat) is being processed. Efforts are also being made through Optical Mark Reader (OMR) based. The candidates to commence Sainik School Jhunjhunu w.e.f. April 1, 2018. are tested in four subjects i.e. English, Intelligence Test, 10.45 The objectives of Sainik Schools include bringing Mathematics and General Knowledge. 70% of the seats in quality Public School education within the reach of common RMS are reserved for the wards of Junior Commissioned man, all round development of a child’s personality in order Officers/ other ranks, 30% seats are reserved for wards to prepare him for entry into National Defence Academy of Commissioned Officers and the remaining 13% for the ----- 10.50 NDA is a premier Tri-Service institution which trains cadets of all three Services before inducting them into their respective pre commissioning training academies. Keeping in mind the shortage of officers in the Indian Armed Forces and the consequent urgency for making up the deficiency, the intake capacity of NDA was recently enhanced from 1800 cadets to 1920 cadets with the sanction for raising an additional Squadron at NDA i.e. 16[th ] Squadron The construction work for building of 16[th] Squadron commenced in 2015 and is expected to be completed by March, 2018. Also in order to equip military leaders of tomorrow to cope with the future technology induction, NDA has commenced B Tech curriculum to Naval and Air Force cadets. NDA cadets have displayed their acumen in various competition in sports, cultural and academic fronts. ###### Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) 10.51 MILIT is a Tri-Services Training establishment which conducts courses for Indian and International Military Officers and DRDO Scientists. The flagship courses conducted at MILIT are Technical Staff Officer Course (TSOC) (Army), TSOC (Air Force), TSOC (Navy) and Naval Technical Staff Course (NTSC) alongwith 18 other courses of varying durations which primarily deal to military technology. The institute is co-located with Defence Institute of Advanced Technology at Girinagar Complex, Pune. It also provides Adm& Faculty support to DIAT in M-Tech courses/other courses at DIAT. The institute also conducts capsule on Military Technology at other institute like Sri Lankan, DSCSC. MILIT trains approximately 700 Officers every year in various disciplines. The institute has affiliation with Savitri Phule, Pune University for award of M.Sc degrees to Officers undergoing TSOC and NTSC. The institute has several labs and facilities for imparting technical education including functional arms, Armoured fighting vehicles, aircraft statue models. 10.53 Founded in 1932, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun aims at the fullest development of intellectual, moral and physical qualities of persons joining the Army as officers. The various modes of entry into IMA are: (a) On graduation from NDA. (b) On graduation from Army Cadet College, which is a Wing of the IMA itself. (c) Direct Entry graduate cadets, who qualify the Union Public Service Commission Exam and get through the Service Selection Board. (d) For Technical Graduate’s Course.(TGC) (e) Under University Entry Scheme (UES) for engineering college students in Final/ Pre-Final year of studies. 10.54 The IMA also imparts training to Gentlemen Cadets from friendly countries. ###### Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai wards of civilian category. 15% and 7% of the seat in **Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC)** each category are reserved for SC and ST boys 10.52 Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) was respectively 50 seats (not more than 15 in either of established in 1922 with the aim to prepare selected boys to the school) are separately earmarked for the wards of join National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy person who ‘Killed in Action’ (KIA) category during war (NAVAC). 25 cadets are admitted in each term twice a or peace. year (January and July) on the basis of All India Entrance ###### National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination. Selection of boys for RIMC is through a written examination cum viva voce conducted through 10.50 NDA is a premier Tri-Service institution which the State Governments. Seats for respective States are trains cadets of all three Services before inducting reserved based on population. The College admits boys in them into their respective pre commissioning training Class VIII. academies. Keeping in mind the shortage of officers in the Indian Armed Forces and the consequent urgency for **Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun** making up the deficiency, the intake capacity of NDA was 10.53 Founded in 1932, Indian Military Academy, recently enhanced from 1800 cadets to 1920 cadets with ----- 10.58 The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), on December 3, 2009 has approved setting up of second Officers Training Academy (OTA) at Gaya, Bihar in December, 2009. Training at this academy commenced in July 2011. At present 322 cadets are undergoing training at OTA, Gaya. The capacity will be progressively built up to a strength of 750 Gentlemen cadets. At present Academy is imparting training to 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) and Special Commissioned Officers (SCO) Courses. ###### Army War College (AWR), Mhow 10.59 The Army War College, Mhow is the premier Indian Army institution for all arms training at tactical and operational levels in an inter services environment and is the Alma Mater to all officers of the Indian Army. The college imparts professional military knowledge in the art of warfare, with special emphasis on jointmanship and revolution in military affairs, in an environment conducive to learning. The Army War College, also imparts leadership training for all officers of the Indian Army and performs the important function of encouraging research and evolution of new concepts and doctrines in the fields of tactics and logistics. Officers from friendly foreign countries undergoing various courses alongside Indian Army officers at the Army War College are oriented with the global and regional strategic perspective of India and the nuances of higher defence management. 10.61 JLA, Bareilly, an all arms institute, imparting leadership and management training to the Junior Leaders (JCOs and Senior NCOs) of the Indian Army, Para Military Forces and Friendly Foreign Countries with a view to facilitate in actualising their potential for present as well as future roles and conflicts. The institution is imparting training to 8208 students every year. ###### High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), Gulmarg 10.62 The aim of the school is to train selected personnel in all aspects of high altitude mountain warfare (MW) and develop techniques for fighting in such terrains. HAWS conducts two series of courses viz, MW and Winter Warfare (WW) at Sonamarg and Gulmarg respectively for officers, JCOs and NCOs. The training periods broadly run from January to April (WW series) and May to October (MW series). Personnel from the school have scaled some to the highest peaks in the world including Mount Everest, Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount McKinley in the USA. ###### Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare School (CIJW), Veirangte General’s Department, Corps of Engineers, Signals, and special Mission Techniques to enable them to carry Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and Army Education out assigned operational mission in varied terrain under Corps. severe stress and strain and be able to command and administer their Sub-Units effectively in war and peace. 10.57 OTA imparts pre-commission training for the It trains officers and NCOs of Army, Para Military Forces, following: Central Police Organisation and friendly foreign countries in commando type of operations and makes them capable (a) Short Service Commission (Non Technical) for of either forming part of special mission groups or leading Graduates. independent mission in all types of terrain and operational (b) Short Service Commission (Technical) for environment. Graduates. (c) Judge Advocate General (JAG) Course. **Junior Leaders Academy (JLA), Bareilly** 10.61 JLA, Bareilly, an all arms institute, imparting ###### Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya leadership and management training to the Junior Leaders 10.58 The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), on (JCOs and Senior NCOs) of the Indian Army, Para Military ----- ###### Infantry School, Mhow 10.65 The Infantry School is the largest and oldest military training institution of the Indian Army and conducts Young Officers, Platoon Weapon, Mortar, Anti Tank & Guided Missile, Medium Machine Gun & Automatic Grenade Launcher, Section Commanders, Automatic Data Processing, Sniper and Battalion Support Weapon Courses. In addition, it is also conducting Infantry Clerks Training at Infantry Clerk Training Wing. The institution is not only training officers, JCOs and OR of Infantry but also of other arms and services including personnel from friendly foreign countries, para military forces and civil armed police forces. ###### College of Materials Management 10.66 The college owes its lineage to Indian Army Ordnance Corps (IAOC) School of Instruction established at Kirkee in October, 1925. The School was later re-designated as IAOC Training Centre in February, 1939 and shifted to its present location at Jabalpur. In January, 1950, the IAOC School became the Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) School. The AOC School was renamed as College of Materials Management (CMM) and affiliated to the University of Jabalpur (Rani Durgavati Vishwa Vidyalaya) im 1987. The CMM attained as autonomous status in 1990. The College is also registered as a ‘Government College’ with the University Grant Commission. It also has the approval of All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). training facilities, encouraging brain storming, generation of innovative ideas and assimilation of best management techniques. Amongst various initiatives taken by College, the award of degree of MBA by Rani Durgawati University has been changed from Materials Management to Supply Chain Management with a view to ensure and promote greater acceptance and utility of the educational qualification acquired by the officers of Indian Army. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body constituted under the UGC Act has awarded Five Star (Highest) Accreditation to the College. The College has also accord ISO 9001 : 2015 certificate of registration with effect from October 14, 2017. 10. 68 The College has been awarded “General Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Army Training Command Unit Citation” on Republic Day 2017. This is the first time that the College has been recognised for its meritorious in all spheres of Training as well as Administration. ###### Counter Insurgency pre Induction contribution in imparting effective and dynamic training Training Battle Schools to all combatants and civilian of Army Ordnance Corps, selected personnel of all arms, services and Para Military 10.64 Since the capacity of CIJW school was limited Forces enabling them to discharge logistics and supply and on account of peculiar operational situation and chain functions, at different level across the entire spectrum administrative problems of movement of Units, it was of conflict, both in peace and war. The College continues considered necessary to impart training to units at to empower young leaders and soldiers with information places closer to their areas of operation. Therefore, Technology solutions to manage the inventory as the Corps Battle schools from within the resources of Corps competency lies in evolving processes to ensure the Army have been established at Kheru, Sarol and availability of inventory’ just in time’ of requirement. The Bhalra for units moving into Northern Command. Besides College also imparts special logistics training to batches training for counter insurgency, these schools especially in of the Afghan National Army and all arms Administrative Northern Commands, are training units for their role along and Logistics Management Course (ALMC). With a focused the Line of Control (LOC) and in high altitude areas. approach considerable improvement has been made in the ###### Infantry School, Mhow training facilities, encouraging brain storming, generation ----- Command Air Defence Course, Long Gunnery Staff Course, Junior Commissioned Officer/Non Commissioned Officer, Technical Fire Control Course, Aircraft Recognition Course, Unit Instructor and Crew Based Training and Automated Data Processing Course. ###### Army Education Corps (AEC) Training College and Centre, Panchmarhi 10.73 The AEC Training College & Centre, Panchmarhi is a Defence seat of Excellence in Educational Training in the Armed Forces. It is also an Autonomous College affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal with academic and administrative powers to design, conduct, test and award its own courses and degree. 10.74 The Department of Map Craft runs a ten week long Map Reading Instructors Course for AEC Officer and JCOs/ OR of all Arms and Services of Indian Army, Para Military Forces personnel and personnel from Friendly Foreign 10.78 The remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College, located in Meerut Cantt aims at training Officers, JCOs and OR of all Arms and Services, PMF, CAPF, IN and FFC on animal management and veterinary aspects. Eleven courses for Officers and seven for JCOs and ORs are conducted. The total strength of students trained is 250. ###### Army Sports Institute (ASI), Pune 10.79 With a view to produce prospective medal winners at international sporting events, the Army Sports Institute at Pune has been set up alongwith Army Sports Nodes in selected disciplines at various places in the country. Appropriate funds have been earmarked for state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment coupled with food, habitat, foreign exposure and training under foreign coaches. 10.80 About 213 elite sportsmen of the Army are being trained in seven disciplines namely Athletics, Archery, Boxing, Diving, Fencing, Weightlifting and Wrestling. In addition, around 161 talented young boys in the age group of 11 to 15 years are also being trained in the Boys Sports Company in conjunction with Sports Authority of India (SAI). The sportsmen are trained by experienced Indian and Foreign coaches and given competition exposure both in India and abroad. The Sports Medicine Science Centre (SMC) in the institute is one of its kind in the country. A large number of athletes and sportsmen of node are participating in National Camp and at the same time National Camp are also being planned to be held in the Node. several officers and personnel from Friendly Foreign **Military Music Wing, Panchmarhi** Countries during the year. 10.77 The Military Music Wing (MMW) ###### Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur raised in October, 1950 under the patronage of the then C-in-C General (later Field Marshal) 10.71 The Army Air Defence College (AADC) earlier K.M. Carriappa, OBE as a part of the AEC Training College functioned as a wing of School of Artillery, Deolali till & Centre, Panchmarhi has a rich treasure of more than 200 October, 1989, when it was moved to Gopalpur before musical compositions to its credit and has also excelled in separation of Air Defence Artillery from the main branch maintaining the standard of military music in India through of Artillery. The college trains personnel of Air Defence a diverse range of courses designed to train the recruit Artillery, others arms and armed forces personnel Friendly bandsmen, pipers and drummers. Foreign Countries in Air Defence related subjects. ###### Remount and Veterinary Corps Centre and 10.72 The AADC conducts a number of courses. Some ###### School, Meerut of the courses are Long Gunnery Staff Course (Officers), 10.78 The remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and Young Officers Course, Electronic Warfare Course, Senior College, located in Meerut Cantt aims at training Officers, ----- 10.81 Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) was renamed Army Institute of Physical Training (AIPT) in 2005. It is a premier institution of imparting systematic and comprehensive instruction to personnel of the Army regarding the conduct of physical training in units and subunits. It also imparts basic training in Sports and Games with a view to improving the standards in the Army and complement physical training through recreation in games and sports. These courses are attended by Officers, JCOs and ORs of the Army, Para Military Forces and service personnel from Friendly Foreign Countries. It is conducting training Courses for JCOs and OR in six allied subjects in Boxing, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming and Life Saving, Karate and Yoga Courses. ###### Combat Army Aviator Training School (CAATS), Nasik Road 10.82 Combat Army Aviator School (CAATS) raised at Nashik Road in May, 2003 aims to train aviators in aviation skills and handling of aviation units in various operations of war, train aviation instructor to develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) and also to assist Army Training Command in development of aviation tactical doctrine in synergy with ground troops. The courses identified to be run in the school are Pre-Basic Pilot Course, Basic Army Aviation Course, Pre Qualified Flying Instructor Course, Aviation Instructor Helicopter Course, Helicopter Conversion on Type, Flight Commander Course and New Equipment Course. ###### Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunder- abad 10.85 The role of School is to train officers and JCOs/ ORs on Military Police duties in Law Enforcements, Investigation, vigilance and Traffic Management. Four courses for Officers and Nineteen Courses for JCOs/ ORs of CMP Corps and three tailor made courses on Military Policing cadre for Afghan National Army & Sri Lanka Army are being conducted. The total strength of students being trained in a calendar year is 941. ###### Army Airborne Training School (AATS), Agra 10.86 The Army Airborne Training School (AATS) was previously designated as Army Air Transport Support School (AATS). In response to the need to concentrate all Airborne Training under one single agency, the Army Air Transport Support School was re-designated as Army Airborne School with effect from January 15, 1992. ###### Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow 10.87 MCTE, Mhow trains Signal Officers in Combat Communication Engineering, Computer technology, Regimental Signal Communications and Cryptology. Besides the five Training Faculties and Wings, the College has a Department of Administration to provide administrative and logistics support to the staff and the students, a Conceptual Studies Cell to evolve communication doctrines and produce training material, a modern and well- stocked library, and an in-house printing press. Trainees are provided with an opportunity to study and train in a formal setting so as to equip them with the requisite skills, knowledge and abilities for current as well as future tasks. ###### Army Institute of Physical Training (AIPT), 10.84 Computer Based Training Packages (CBTs) and Pune digitized charts have been developed which contain exhaustive technical information on the functioning, repair, 10.81 Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) was maintenance, servicing aspects and the correct usage of renamed Army Institute of Physical Training (AIPT) in the electrical and electronics portion of equipment which 2005. It is a premier institution of imparting systematic is being taught at MCEME. and comprehensive instruction to personnel of the Army regarding the conduct of physical training in units and sub- **Corps of Military Police Centre and School,** units. It also imparts basic training in Sports and Games **Bangalore** with a view to improving the standards in the Army and 10.85 The role of School is to train officers and JCOs/ complement physical training through recreation in games ORs on Military Police duties in Law Enforcements, and sports. These courses are attended by Officers, JCOs Investigation, vigilance and Traffic Management. Four and ORs of the Army, Para Military Forces and service courses for Officers and Nineteen Courses for JCOs/ personnel from Friendly Foreign Countries. It is conducting ORs of CMP Corps and three tailor made courses on training Courses for JCOs and OR in six allied subjects in Military Policing cadre for Afghan National Army & ----- Depot (MINTSD) is a premier establishment responsible **Foreign Training** for imparting training on intelligence Acquisition, Counter 10.92 **_Training for Friendly Foreign Countries in_** Intelligence and Security aspects to all ranks of the **_India: With significant increase in scope and reach of India’s_** Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Para Military Forces foreign training cooperation, there has been a distinct rise and personnel of Friendly Foreign Countries. Civilian in requests from countries across the world to engage Officers of the Department of Revenue Intelligence with the Indian Army, reflecting upon the Indian Army’s are also trained at this establishment. The School has professionalism and training standards. Demands for the capacity to impart training to 90 officers and 1390 subscription to courses from the Friendly Foreign Countries junior Commissioned Officers/Non Commissioned have been continuously increasing. In training year, Officers of all the arms at a time. The school trains 2017-18 a total of 2650 vacancies in 238 different courses approximately over 350 Officers and 1100 JCOs every have been offered to 56 Friendly Foreign Countries. There year. has been an increase of offer of more than 300 vacancies ###### Electrical and Mechanical Engineering School in the last five years. (EME), Vadodara 10.93 **_Tailor-Made/_** **_Group_** **_Training:_** Tailor 10.89 The EME School conducts post graduate level courses for officers and diploma certificate level courses for JCOs/ORs. A number of foreign officers and JCOs/ ORs from Friendly Foreign Countries have been attending various courses conducted at EME School. ###### Institute of Military Law, Kamptee 10.90 The Institute of Military Law was established at Shimla. In 1989, the institute was shifted to Kamptee. The charter of duties of the School includes a comprehensive system of the legal education for officers of all arms and services of the Army. The school undertakes wide-ranging research, development and dissemination work in the field of Military and allied laws. ###### Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S), Ahmednagar 10.93 **_Tailor-Made/_** **_Group_** **_Training:_** Tailor made courses/ Group Training for capability building and professional enhancement in selected fields are being conducted to address training needs/ aspirations of Friendly Foreign Countries in the neighbourhood and for countries which are of strategic importance to India. In current training year, 54 such courses to train 1464 trainees have been planned from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Nigeria, Myanmar and Bangladesh. 10.94 **_Training of Indian Army Abroad: Subscriptions_** of courses abroad is also an important facet of our foreign training endeavours with a aim to enhance military learning, technical advancement and defence cooperation through training interaction with Friendly Foreign Countries. The number of personnel undergoing courses abroad has increased from 58 in 2013-14 to 90 in the present financial year. It is aimed to subscribe more number of courses in 10.91 In 1948, the Training Wings, the Recruits Training niche domains in future. Centre and Armoured Corps Depot and Records were shifted to Ahmednagar where the Fighting Vehicles 10.95 **_Training Visits/ Exchanges by Personnel_** Schools were already functioning and they were all **_from Friendly Foreign Countries: Visit of delegations_** amalgamated to form the Armoured Corps Centre and to/ from Indian Army training establishments and School and Armoured Corps Records. It has six wings exchange programmes with many Friendly Foreign namely School of Armoured Welfare, School of Technical Countries have been conducted as part of our defence Training Basic Training Regiment, Driving and Maintenance engagement policy. A total of 36 inbound visits of 229 Regiment, Automotive Regiment and Armament and personnel from 14 Friendly Foreign Countries and 26 Electronics Regiment for specified training in these outbound visits of 200 personnel to 16 friendly foreign disciplines. countries have been progressed / planned in this year. ----- ###### Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), Mhow various international competitions including Asian Games and Olympics. 10.96 Shooting has been the forte of the Army. Currently, around 85 ace shooters of the Army are under **Army Yachting Node (AYN), Mumbai** training in AMU. Two Olympic Silver medals have been won 10.98 Army sailors trained at AYN have dominated the by Shooters during Athens Olympics 2004 and London national circuit and won scores of medals at international Olympics 2012. In addition, one Gold and one Bronze level to include Asian Games and have also participated medal have been won by Sub Jitu Rai in ISSF World Cup in Olympics. Currently about 60 sailors of the Army are 2017. training in various classes of boats at AYN, Mumbai. ###### Army Rowing Node (ARN), Pune Army Equestrian Node (AEN), Meerut 10.97 ARN has a world class rowing channel of 2.2 km 10.99 AEN has world class training infrastructure length, only channel of its kind in the world. Currently for show-jumping, dressage and Eventing. The Army around 80 top oarsmen of the Army are being trained in Equestrian Team has done the country proud by winning the node. Army rowers have done the country proud in international medals at continental level (Asian Games). ######  ----- ----- ## 11 ## 11 ##### RESETTLEMENT AND WELFARE OF EX-SERVICEMEN ----- ###### Resettlement and Welfare of Ex-Servicemen 11.1 The Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare (DESW) formulates various policies and programmes for the welfare and resettlement of Ex-servicemen (ESM) in the country. The Department has two Divisions viz. Resettlement and Pension and it has 3 attached offices namely, Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat (KSB Secretariat), Directorate General (Resettlement) (DGR) and Central Organisation, Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, Zones (DRZs) at each of the 5 Commands. CO, ECHS is responsible for healthcare and medical needs of Ex servicemen and their dependents. ###### Welfare 11.2 KSB Secretariat is the apex body of the Government of India responsible for implementing Central Government policies for rehabilitation and welfare of war-widows/ policies for rehabilitation and welfare of war-widows/ (CO, ECHS). KSB Sectt. is responsible for the welfare of disabled soldiers, Ex-servicemen and their dependents. Ex-servicemen and their dependents and also for the The welfare schemes are implemented through RSBs administration of welfare funds. KSB Sectt. is assisted in located in State capitals and ZSBs located at District level. its task by 32 Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) and 392 Zila The establishment expenses of RSBs/ZSBs are shared by Sainik Boards (ZSBs), which are under the administrative the Central and State Governments/UT Administrations. control of respective State Governments/Union Territory Funding pattern is 75:25 in respect of special category Administrations. The office of Directorate General of States, namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jammu and Resettlement implements various Policies/ Schemes/ Kashmir, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Programmes for pre and post retirement training, re- Tripura, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and 60:40 in employment and self-employment etc. of ESM. The DGR the case of other States/UTs. The Central share provided is assisted in its task by 5 Directorates of Resettlement to the States/UTs towards establishment/maintenance ----- 11.3 In order to provide suitable and affordable accommodation to Ex-servicemen during their short visits to the State Capital/District HQs for settlement of their pension cases and other matters like availing facilities of CSD Canteen, hospitals etc. KSB Secretariat shares 50% cost of construction of Sainik Rest Houses (SRHs) out of DSE. The SRHs are required to be maintained by State Governments/UT Administrations from their own resources/ funds. The Central Sainik Rest House (CSRH) Naraina at Delhi has been inaugurated by the then Raksha Mantri on July 23, 2017. The CSRH would help in resolving boarding/ lodging problems of ESM and their widows visiting Delhi. ###### Armed Force Flag Day 11.4 Armed Forces Flag Day is commemorated on 7[th] December every year across the country to commemorate the sacrifices made by the armed forces personnel for the country. On this day, token flags are pinned and voluntary contributions collected from public for welfare/ rehabilitation of war-widows/disabled ESM and their dependents. Armed Forces Flag Day was celebrated on December 7, 2017. During the period from December 1 to December 7, 2017 various activities e.g. telecast of T.V. spots, messages from Celebrities/ icons, use of print/ social media for creating awareness about the significance of the Flag Day were undertaken. 11.5 Apart from the DSE Budget, Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) is the major source of funding for welfare and rehabilitation of war widows, ESM and their dependents. Out of the interest earned on the AFFDF Corpus, 7.5% is ploughed back into the corpus and balance is used to fund the welfare and rehabilitation schemes for ESM/dependents. A sum of ` 24 crore approximately has been collected upto December 29, 2017. The corpus of AFFDF is ` 290.70 crore as on December 31, 2017. The Fund is administered by KSB Secretariat under the aegis of its Management Committee headed by Raksha Mantri and Executive Committee headed by Secretary, DESW. ###### Raksha Mantri Ex-servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF) Schemes 11.6 Earlier this fund was known as Raksha Mantri’s Discretionary Fund (RMDF) which has now been renamed as Raksha Mantri Ex-servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF). Financial assistance under this fund is provided for identified personal needs e.g. Penury Grant, Children Education and Marriage Grants, Medical Grant etc. of Ex-servicemen/ their dependents. During the financial year 2017-18 (Till December 31, 2017) financial assistance of ` 46.02 crore have been released in favour of the Ex-servicemen/ their dependents under RMEWF. of RSBs/ZSBs is reimbursed from the Defence Services Estimate (DSE) budget allocated to KSB Secretariat for this purpose. A sum of ` 27.41 crore has been disbursed as Central share up to December 31, 2017. 11.3 In order to provide suitable and affordable accommodation to Ex-servicemen during their short visits to the State Capital/District HQs for settlement of their pension cases and other matters like availing facilities of CSD Canteen, hospitals etc. KSB Secretariat shares 50% cost of construction of Sainik Rest Houses (SRHs) out of **_Officials of KSB Secretariat pinning token flag and_** DSE. The SRHs are required to be maintained by State **_collecting donation from Prime Minister on_** **_December 7, 2017_** Governments/UT Administrations from their own resources/ funds. The Central Sainik Rest House (CSRH) Naraina at **Armed Force Flag Day Fund** Delhi has been inaugurated by the then Raksha Mantri on 11.5 Apart from the DSE Budget, Armed ----- disability and ` 1.00 lakh to disability less than 60%. This will be in addition to financial assistance from Army Groups Insurance, ex-gratia and assistance from Army Welfare Fund. Financial assistance of ` 3.24 crore has been released to the first batch of 162 battle casualties out of the Fund. ###### PM’s Scholarship Scheme 11.9 To support higher technical/professional education of dependent wards/widows of ex-servicemen and Ex Indian Coast Guard personnel, the scheme was introduced in 2006. 5500 scholarships are awarded annually under this scheme to the wards and widows of Ex-servicemen. The number of scholarships has been increased from 4000 to 5500 to be distributed equally between boys and girls with effect from Academic Year 2015-16. The scheme is funded out of National Defence Fund administered by Prime Minister’s Office. The amount of scholarships is ` 2,000/- for boys and ` 2,250/- for girls a grant of ` 1350/- per month per child is provided to the wards of war widows/war disabled. ` 24.99 lakh has been disbursed upto December 31, 2017 under the scheme. 11.13 **_Grants to Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centres_** **_(PRCs):_** In addition to ` 30,000/- per annum inmate, annual grant of ` 20 lakh and ` 10 lakh is provided to PRC Kirkee and PRC Mohali respectively for upkeep / maintenance. In addition to regular annual grant PRC Kirkee has been provided an additional grant of ` 1 crore w.e.f. April 1, 2016. These centres are being run as autonomous organizations for rehabilitation of paraplegic/ tetraplegic ESM. ###### Reservation of Seats in Medical/Dental Colleges 11.14 KSB Secretariat is allotted MBBS & BDS seats by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as the Government of India Nominee for wards of ESM. A total Defence, D/o Ex-servicemen Welfare following a large officers including their dependents, respectively. This number of requests to Raksha Mantri from members scheme is also applicable for the Indian ESM residing in of general public who offered to provide monetary Nepal till ECHS becomes operational in the country. assistance to the families of battle casualties especially 11.11 **_Financial_** **_Assistance_** **_for_** **_Purchase_** after Siachen incident in February, 2016 in which 10 **_of_** **_Modified_** **_Scooter:_** Financial assistance of soldiers were buried in an avalanche. The fund has been ` 57,500/- is provided for procurement of modified scooter created under The Charitable Endowments Act, 1890. for ESM with 50% or more disability who became disabled Deputy Secretary has been appointed the Custodian/ after retirement from service. ` 6,24,441/- has been Treasurer of the Fund by Raksha Mantri. The management disbursed upto December 31, 2017 under this scheme. and administration of the Fund will be overseen by a Managing Committee headed by Raksha Mantri. 11.12 **_Grant to War Memorial Hostels (WMHs):_** War Memorial Hostels are being run by the respective 11.8 Financial assistance of ` 2.00 lakh is provided to Regimental Centre of the Indian Army for welfare of the the army battle casualties which are fatal, 60% and above wards of Ex-servicemen/ War Widows. Under this scheme disability and battle causalities invalided out due to a grant of ` 1350/- per month per child is provided to the ----- 11.16 **_Zonal Meetings: The following zonal meetings_** **Resettlement** were conducted during the current financial year: 11.18 The main thrust of the Directorate General (a) 3[rd] South Zonal Meeting of Directors, DSW Resettlement (DGR) is on resettlement, rehabilitation and comprising States/UTs of Andhra Pradesh, welfare of ESM. Nearly 60,000 armed forces personnel Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, retire or are released from active service every year, most Andaman & Nicobar and Puducherry was of them being in the comparatively younger age bracket of held on May 31, 2017 at Hyderabad under the 35 to 45 years and need a second career to support their chairpersonship of Secretary, ESW. families. These personnel constitute a valuable, disciplined, well-trained, dedicated and talented pool available for (b) 3[rd] North Zonal Meeting of Directors, DSW was nation building. Resettlement is sought to be achieved held on July 19, 2017 at Dehradun (Uttrakhand) through the following: under the chairpersonship of Secretary, ESW. The North Zone comprises States/UTs of UP, HP, J&K, - Upgrading their skills by imparting necessary Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and UK. training to prepare them to take up new assignment/jobs and assisting ESM in finding re (c) 3[rd] Central Zonal Meeting of Directors, DSW was held on December 13, 2017 at Bhopal (MP) under the chairpersonship of Secretary, ESW. The Central Zone comprises States/UTs of MP, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. 11.17 **_Swachhta Pakhwada: Swachhta Pakhwada_** was observed during the period December 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. All staff members took the pledge of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on December 1, 2017. During the period, apart from SAP, a workshop was also organized to share suggestions/innovative ideas and to review our Swachhta activities and a slogan writing competition was organized to involve all staff and officers in the programme. Two subject matter specialists from Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation participated. They emphasized the need of bringing about behavioural changes in the citizens, through motivation, incentives, behavioural change campaigns by involving the citizens. assignment/jobs and assisting ESM in finding re employment. - Constant endeavor to provide employment opportunities in government/quasi government/ public sector organizations. - Pro-active action to facilitate re-employment of ESM in the Corporate Sector. - Providing jobs through schemes for self employment. - Assistance in entrepreneurial ventures. ###### Training Programmes 11.19 DGR has been entrusted with the responsibility of enabling a smooth transition of the retiring armed forces personnel to second career. This is done by equipping the retirees with the skills required to excel in the corporate world through resettlement courses. Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with campaigns by involving the citizens. Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in July, 2015, to ensure that all skill training courses by DGR are aligned to the Nation Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). From August, 2016 DGR is conducting Resettlement Courses only in the Institutes of Central Government/State Government, Institutes run by Regulatory/Institutes aligned with Regulatory Body only and all courses conducted by DGR are minimum NSQF Level-5 (except when a change of field is involved for the individual, where it would be level 4). MSDE has also brought out “Common Norms” related to skill training with ----- 11.20 **_Officers’ Training: All Officers’ Training courses_** envisaged from 2016-17 were revised and only those courses that are conducted by government/autonomous institutes of Government were continued. Officers’ courses would be short duration certificate courses (3-6 Months) in management, part from select skill training courses. The fee for officers’ courses is shared by government and the individual officers in the ratio of 60:40. 11.21 **_JCOs/ORs & Equivalent Training:_** DGR conducts diploma/certificate courses for JCOs/ORs and equivalent for a maximum duration of upto one year. These courses are run at accredited institutes and 100% of the course fee is paid by the Government. Till March 2016, training courses for JCOs/ORs/Equivalent were being conducted both at Regimental Centers (4 weeks duration during the retirement or pension drill of an individual) and at training Institutes pan India. From April, 2016 onwards, training courses at Regimental Centers conducted by DGR have been stopped and process reviewed. Army is bringing in the transition to conduct Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Courses at various Regimental Centers, conforming to the NSDC protocol. DGR is confining its role to conduct of training courses at Training Institutes pan India. From August, 2016 onwards, only those courses conducted by government institutes or certified by government bodies/universities or certified by NSDC with minimum NSQF level 4, are being conducted. With the enhanced standards and standardization of skill training for JCO/ORs, better job/resettlement prospects are expected to ensue. The implementation of job oriented courses by DGR will open more avenues for placement of JCO/ORs, and equivalent. respect to standards and costs. An MoU was also signed by (a) Officers at Institutes : 476 Ministry of Defence with Skill Development Network Trust (b) JCO/ORs at Institutes : 5,192 (SDNT) of the Wadhwani Foundation to assist Ministry (c) Total for calendar year 2017 : 5,668 of Defence in achieving the transition and targets in skill training for Defence personnel. These initiatives have ###### Employment Opportunities helped in raising the standard of resettlement training **_11.23_** **_Employment_** **_Opportunities_** **_in_** **_Central_** courses by DGR, apart from ensuring standardization of **_Government for ESM:_** Central Government has provided costs. reservations in Government jobs for ESM towards their 11.20 **_Officers’ Training: All Officers’ Training courses_** resettlement in civil life to the following extent: envisaged from 2016-17 were revised and only those (a) 10% of vacancies in the posts up to the level of the courses that are conducted by government/autonomous Assistant Commandant in all Para-Military Forces. institutes of Government were continued. Officers’ courses would be short duration certificate courses (b) 10% of the vacancies in Group ‘C’ Direct (3-6 Months) in management, part from select skill Recruitment posts; and 20% of the vacancies in Group ‘D’ Direct Recruitment posts in Central Government Departments. (c) 14.5% vacancies in Group ‘C’ Posts and 24.5% vacancies in Group ‘D’ posts (including 4.5% for disabled ESM/ dependents of servicemen killed in action) are reserved in Central Public Sector Undertakings. (d) 14.5% vacancies in Group ‘C’ Posts and 24.5% vacancies in Group ‘D’ posts (including 4.5% for disabled ESM/ dependents of servicemen killed in action) are reserved in Public Sector Banks. (e) 100% in Defence Security Corps DGR is the nodal agency for compiling the data and monitoring the implementation of these reservations. 11.24 **_Registration for Employment:_** DGR is primarily responsible for assisting Defence Officers, to settle down responsible for assisting Defence Officers, to settle down Training Institutes pan India. From August, 2016 onwards, only those courses conducted by government institutes or by providing adequate employment opportunities after certified by government bodies/universities or certified by their retirement. Ex-servicemen are registered in DGR, NSDC with minimum NSQF level 4, are being conducted. (subject to fulfilling conditions) for further empanelment With the enhanced standards and standardization of skill to various schemes of DGR like General Employment (Jobs training for JCO/ORs, better job/resettlement prospects in Government/PSU/Corporate), Security Agency Scheme, are expected to ensue. The implementation of job oriented CNG Scheme, COCO Scheme, Petrol Pump Management courses by DGR will open more avenues for placement of and Coal Transportation Company etc. Statistics of JCO/ORs, and equivalent. personnel sponsored for permanent/contractual jobs 11.22 The details of training imparted from January, through DGR and RSB except self employment schemes is 2017 to December, 2017 are as under: as under: ----- (a) Through DGR : 9604 (as on December 31, 2017) (b) Through RSB/ZSB : 14622 (as on June 30, 2017) 11.25 **_Security Agency Scheme:_** The aim of the scheme is to facilitate some kind of earning by the ESM through ESM (Officer) till he gets a job and also to keep ESM occupied and contribute positively towards society. Many Government Offices, Central PSUs, Banks, Corporates and Educational Institutes etc. are seeking security cover (c) **_Gopaljee Food & Dairy Ltd: This is a time_** from DGR empanelled security agencies. The number of tested well paying self-employment scheme for ESM employed during 2017 under the scheme till date are ESM JCOs/ORs and their equivalent. 33394 and a total of 458 Security Agencies have been (d) **_Gopaljee Farm Fresh Ltd :_** This is a time empanelled. tested well paying self-employment scheme for ###### Schemes for Self Employment 11.26 **_Employment_** **_Opportunities_** **_through_** **_DGR:_** DGR runs schemes for officers and JCOs/ORs and their equivalent and widows for their employment and welfare as Second career. The major schemes and employment generated are given below: (a) **_Coal Transportation Schemes and Tipper_** **_Attachment: The scheme is administered based_** on an MoU signed between Coal India Limited and DGR. Under the scheme, the ESM (Officer) forms an ESM company consisting of three ESM (Officer) and registered under Companies Act, ESM JCOs/ORs and their equivalent. (e) **_Management of CNG Station by ESM_** **_(Officer) in NCR:_** Based on requirements projected by IGL, DGR has been sponsoring names of Retired Officers of Army, Navy and Air Force upto the rank of Brig/Equivalent to IGL to manage these CNG Pumps in NCR. The selection process out of this panel is the sole prerogative of IGL. The scope of scheme has been extended to cover entire NCR to include Faridabad and Gurugram. 35 ESM (Officers) have been benefited from this scheme up to December 31, 2017. Officers, 127 JCOs/ORs and 67 Widows/Disabled ESM/ dependents have been benefited from this scheme. (b) **_Mother Dairy Milk Booth and Fruit and_** **_Vegetable (SAFAL) Shop: Mother Dairy India_** Pvt. Ltd. Provides ready built and fully equipped (f) **_Allotment of Army Surplus Class V ‘B’_** milk shops/booths to ESM (JCOs and ORs) while **_Vehicles: Ex servicemen and widows of Defence_** its Fruit and Vegetable shops (SAFAL) are open personnel, who died while in service, are eligible for ESM and their dependent sons in the NCR. In to apply for allotment of Army surplus class V ‘B’ the year 2017, 320 ESM have been benefited from vehicles. A total of 33 ESM were registered with Mother Dairy and SAFAL Scheme. DGR during the year 2017. ----- |Col1|Col2|Table No. 11.1|Col4|Col5| |---|---|---|---|---| |Location|Date|Participation||Job vacancies offered (approximately)| |||Corporate Employers|ESM|| |Lucknow|January 22, 2017|38|2485|1200| |Visakhapatnam|February 26, 2017|42|2600|1150| |Ahmedabad|July 9, 2017|30|650|600| |Ranchi|September 22, 2017|27|1600|750| |Mumbai|November 25, 2017|45|1100|1000| (g) **_Issue of DGR Eligibility Certificate for_** January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. **_allotment of LPG/Retail Outlet (Petrol/_** 11.27 **_ESM Job Fairs:_** Based on the Memorandum **_Diesel) against 8% Reservation Quota: As per_** of Understanding (MOU) signed between DGR and the the existing Government policy on allotment of Confederation of Indian Industry CII in August 2014, Oil Product Agency to ESM/widows/dependents DGR ESM Job Fairs are being organized Pan India with of Armed Force Personnel, Ministry of Petroleum the support of all the three Service headquarters. These & Natural Gas (MoP & NG) has a reserved quota events have been a huge success and managed to of 8% for distributorship of LPG agency and Retail achieve its desired objective in providing such a simple, Outlets (Petrol & Diesel). The office of DGR issues direct, no cost platform for employment of ESM required eligibility certificate to the entitled in the corporate sector. Five Job Fairs for ESM ESM/Widow/Dependent which is required to were organized in the year 2017 as per details given in be submitted in original to the Oil Company at **Table No. 11.1.** **Table No. 11.1** the time of selection. The final selection is done through draw of lots by the Oil Company. A total of 384 DGR Eligibility Certificates has been issued to ESM/widows/dependents during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. (h) **_Management of Company Owned Company_** **_Operated Retail Outlets: As per the policy of_** MoP & NG, Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) Retail Outlets are made available for management by Retired Defence Officers & JCOs on contractual basis for a maximum period of three years. The scheme is operational Pan India. Officers are required to be sponsored by the office of DGR and JCOs through their respective RSBs. A total of 66 Officers have been sponsored by the office of DGR against requisitions received from Oil Marketing Companies during the period 11.28 **_Publicity_** **_and_** **_Awareness_** **_Campaign:_** Advertisements were issued in various Newspapers (Hindi, English and Regional languages) for the Job Fairs held at Lucknow, Vishakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Ranchi and Mumbai. In addition, advertisement was placed on PAN India basis in various (h) **_Management of Company Owned Company_** newspapers for ESM employability. The purpose was **_Operated Retail Outlets: As per the policy of_** to showcase the potentialities of the ESM before the MoP & NG, Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) Retail Outlets are made available for Corporate World and the environment in general. management by Retired Defence Officers & JCOs Additionally, two issues of Sainik Punarvas Patrika (Bi- on contractual basis for a maximum period of lingual Magazine), containing valuable information for three years. The scheme is operational Pan India. the retiring and the retired soldiers, were published; Officers are required to be sponsored by the covering details of a host of activities undertaken by office of DGR and JCOs through their respective DGR towards the effective resettlement of ESM. Posters RSBs. A total of 66 Officers have been sponsored containing details of schemes towards ESM resettlement by the office of DGR against requisitions received were also got printed and the printed publicity material from Oil Marketing Companies during the period was distributed all across. Besides this, effective publicity ----- ###### Health Care 11.29 Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) was launched with effect from April 1, 2003. The Scheme was further expanded in October, 2010. ECHS aims to provide quality healthcare to Ex-servicemen (ESM) and their dependents through a network of ECHS Polyclinics, Service medical facilities and civil empanelled/Government hospitals spread across the Country. The Scheme has been structured on the lines of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and is financed by the Government of India. Endeavour is to ensure cashless treatment as far as possible by utilising the empanelled hospitals for the veterans and their dependents. 11.30 Policy framework for the Scheme is laid down by the Government and executive control of the same is exercised by the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare. The Scheme is managed through the existing infrastructure of the Armed Forces so as to minimize the administrative expenditure. of DGR activities towards the resettlement of ESM was the Central Organisation, ECHS located in Delhi, which done through ‘Twitter’. functions under the Chiefs of Staff Committee through the Adjutant General in the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army). The Central Organisation is headed by a serving Major General. Executive control of ECHS is vested with the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare (DESW). 11.33 **_Regional Centers:_** There are a total of 28 Regional Centers spread across the country. The Regional Centers function under the Central Organisation, ECHS and the existing chain of command of the Service Headquarters. These Regional Centers oversee operationalisation and functioning of ECHS Polyclinics placed under them and also take necessary action for empanelment of civil hospitals with ECHS and also responsible for Online Billing. 11.34 **_Polyclinics:_** A total of 432 ECHS Polyclinics including six Polyclinics in Nepal have been sanctioned by the Government. Out of 426 ECHS Polyclinics in India, 424 have been operationalised as on date. These Polyclinics are fully manned by hired trained professionals with certain vacancies reserved for ESM. The Station Headquarters are responsible for hiring of staff and ensuring smooth functioning of the Polyclinics as also for timely acquisition of land and construction of ECHS Polyclinic buildings. ###### Present Status 11.35 **_ECHS Membership:_** The total beneficiaries under the Scheme are approximately 52 Lakh. 11.36 **_Polyclinics and Civil Empanelled Medical_** **_Facilities:_** 240 additional medical facilities have been enlisted with ECHS in last one year (since January, 2017). Now the Scheme has 2540 civil hospitals empanelled with it, for providing cashless treatment to ECHS beneficiaries. The reach now has been extended to Kashmir Valley However, in case of emergency, members are permitted to avail medical treatment at non-empanelled hospital on payment. Their medical treatment bills are reimbursed at the existing infrastructure of the Armed Forces so as to Now the Scheme has 2540 civil hospitals empanelled with minimize the administrative expenditure. it, for providing cashless treatment to ECHS beneficiaries. 11.31 ECHS Polyclinics are designed to provide ‘Out The reach now has been extended to Kashmir Valley Patient Care’ that includes consultations, essential However, in case of emergency, members are permitted investigation and provision of medicines. Specialized to avail medical treatment at non-empanelled hospital on consultations, investigations and ‘In Patient Care’ payment. Their medical treatment bills are reimbursed at (Hospitalization) is provided through spare capacity approved (CGHS) rates. available in Service hospitals, all Government hospitals and also through civil medical facilities empanelled with ECHS. 11.37 **_Budget:_** Administrative expenditure in ECHS is very low, as the Scheme utilizes existing infrastructure ###### ECHS Network of the Services and the medicare delivered at Polyclinic 11.32 **_Central Organization: At the apex level is_** is through 100 percent contractual employees. Budget ----- 11.39 **_ECHS Toll-Free Helpline: ECHS Toll free Helpline_** has been made available for all ECHS members at 1800-114115 for resolving queries on Membership, Treatment and Employment. The service is available from Monday to Friday on all working days from 0900-1700 hours. All information regarding ECHS, including list of empanelled facilities, forms for membership and latest policies etc. are available on www.echs.gov.in. ###### Pension Reforms 11.40 **_Grant of disability element in Pre Mature_** **_Retirement cases: Government has issued order dated_** May 19, 2017 regarding grant of disability element to Armed Forces Personnel who were retained in service despite disability attributable to or aggravated by Military service and subsequently proceeded on premature/ voluntary retirement prior to January 1, 2006. It has been decided that all pre-2006 Armed Forced Personnel who were retained in service despite disability and retired voluntarily or otherwise will be allowed disability element/ war injury element in addition to retiring/service pension or retiring/service gratuity, subject to the condition that their disability was acceptable as attributable to or aggravated by military service and had forgone lump-sum compensation in lieu of that disability. allotment to ECHS has grown over a period of time. The that condonation of deficiency in qualifying service is allotment for FY 2017-18 is ` 2911.50 crore. to be accorded on merit and in the deserving cases to make individual eligible for at least one service pension. 11.38 **_Complaint & Litigation Reduction Scheme_** Condonation of deficiency in qualifying service for grant of **_(CLRS): ECHS launches CLRS, wherein all stake holders_** 2[nd] service pension in respect of DSC personnel has no including Veterans and their dependents, ECHS employees merit. The intention behind condonation of deficiency in at all echelons and hospitals/ other service providers are service for grant of service pension is that the individual invited for direct communication with Central Organisation must not be left high & dry but should be made eligible ECHS to reduce the complaints and litigation. This will for at least one service pension and it is clarified that no assist in increased focus on formulation of caring policy condonation shall be allowed for grant of second service and implementation initiatives preserving the time and pension. resources of veterans who have served the nation in a selfless manner. 11.42 **_Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to the_** **_Armed_** **_Forces_** **_Pensioners/Family_** **_pensioners:_** 11.39 **_ECHS Toll-Free Helpline: ECHS Toll free Helpline_** Government vide MoD letter dated August 29, 2017, has been made available for all ECHS members at 1800-114 regarding grant of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to the Armed Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners in such cases where date of retirement is prior to April 1, 2003 and who had opted not to avail medical facilities at OPD of Armed Forces Hospitals/MI Rooms and are not members of ECHS, has been issued. The amount of FMA has been enhanced from ` 500/- to ` 1000/- per month w.e.f July 1, 2017. 11.43 **_Payment of arrears of pension/family_** **_pension in case of no nomination: Government order_** dated August 29, 2017, regarding (i) payment of arrears of pension in cases where valid nomination has not been made under the payment of arrears of pension (Nomination) Rules, 1983; and (ii) payment of arrears of family pension, has been issued. Considering difficulties in obtaining the legal heir-ship-certificate it has been decided that in absence of nominee or any “Will” of the deceased pensioner, the arrear of pension will be paid as under: war injury element in addition to retiring/service pension (i) Under the orders of the Pension Disbursing or retiring/service gratuity, subject to the condition Agency (PDA) to the heir without production of that their disability was acceptable as attributable to or legal authority, if the gross amount of arrears aggravated by military service and had forgone lump-sum of pension claim does not exceed ` 25,000/-, compensation in lieu of that disability. provided he is otherwise satisfied about the right of the claimant. 11.41 **_Condonation of deficiency in service for_** **_2[nd] Service pension for DSC Personnel: Government_** (ii) If the gross amount of arrears of pension vide MoD letter dated June 20, 2017 regarding claims exceeds ` 25,000/- but does not exceed condonation of deficiency in service for grant of 2[nd] ` 2,50,000/-, under the orders of Principal Service pension in respect of DSC (Defence Security Controller of Defence Accounts(Pension) on Corps) personnel has been issued. It has been decided execution of an Indemnity Bond in Form IAFA- ----- 642 duly stamped for the gross amount due for decision on the recommendations of 7[th] CPC has been payment with such sureties as may be deemed implemented for post - 2016 Defence Forces pensioners/ necessary and accepted on behalf of the President family pensioners. by an officer duly authorized under article 299(i) 11.46 Government order dated September 5, 2017, of the Constitution. regarding implementation of the Government’s decision (iii) In case of any doubt and also in cases where the on the recommendations of 7[th] CPC - revision of pension amount of arrear exceeds ` 2,50,000/-, payment of pre January 1, 2016 Defence Forces pensioners/family shall be made only to the person producing the pensioners, has been issued. Vide this order, Government legal authority. decision on the recommendations of 7[th] CPC has been 11.44 **_Revision of pension on the basis of decision_** implemented for pre-2016 Defence Forces pensioners/ **_taken by the Government on recommendation_** family pensioners. **_of 7[th] Central Pay Commission (CPC): Government_** 11.47 **_Restoration_** **_of_** **_full_** **_pension_** **_for_** **_PSU_** order dated September 4, 2017, regarding implementation **_absorbees:_** Government order dated September of Government’s decision on the recommendations of 18, 2017, regarding restoration of full pension the 7[th] CPC - revision of pension of pre January 1, 2016 Defence Forces pensioners/family pensioners has been issued. Vide this order, (i) disability element of disability pension has been revised by multiplying the existing rate of disability element as had been drawn on December 31, 2015 by factor of 2.57 to arrive at revised rate of disability element as on January 1, 2016; (ii) The Ex-gratia awards payable to Cadet (Direct)/NoKs in cases of disablement/ death shall be payable subject to the same conditions as hitherto in force in the event of invalidment on medical ground/death of Cadet (Direct) due to causes attributable to or aggravated by military training. (a) Monthly Ex gratia amount of ` 9000/- per month, and (b) In cases of disablement, ex-gratia award @ ` 16,200/- per month shall be payable in addition for 100% of disability during period of disablement subject to prorate reduction in case the degree of disablement is less than 100%; (iii) Constant Attendance Allowance (CAA) shall now be admissible 11.47 **_Restoration_** **_of_** **_full_** **_pension_** **_for_** **_PSU_** **_absorbees:_** Government order dated September 18, 2017, regarding restoration of full pension in respect of Defence Service Personnel who had drawn lump sum payment on absorption in Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies. DoP&PW vide O.M dated June 23, 2017, have decided to extend the benefit of Hon’ble Supreme Court orders dated September 1, 2016 in Civil Appeal No. 6048 & 6371 of 2010 to all such absorbee pensioners who had taken 100% lump sum amount and in whose case 1/3[rd] pension had been restored after 15 years, by restoring their full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years from the date of payment of 100% lump sum amount. It has been decided that the provisions of DoP&PW O.M dated June 23, 2017, shall also apply mutatis mutandis to all Armed Forces pensioner absorbed in PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies. 11.48 **_Family pension to Divorced daughters:_** Vide Ministry of Defence letter dated November 17, 2017 to grant family pension to a divorced daughter of Armed Forced Personnel in cases where the divorce proceedings had been instituted in the competent court during the life time the employee/pensioner or his/her spouse but divorced took place after their death-provided that the claimant fulfils all other conditions for grant of family pension. In such cases, the family pension will commence from the date of divorce. at the enhanced uniform rate of ` 6750/- per month, family pension to a divorced daughter of Armed Forced Personnel in cases where the divorce proceedings had irrespective of the rank with effect from July 1, 2017. been instituted in the competent court during the life time 11.45 Government order dated September 4, 2017, the employee/pensioner or his/her spouse but divorced regarding implementation of the Government decision on took place after their death-provided that the claimant the recommendations of 7[th] CPC - revision of provisions fulfils all other conditions for grant of family pension. In regulating Pension/Gratuity/Commutation of Pension/ such cases, the family pension will commence from the Family Pension including pensionary awards notified date of divorce. in terms of casualty pensionary awards in respect of ###### Highlights Commissioned Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers & Other Ranks, retiring or dying in harness on or after January 11.49 A new Fund namely, ‘Army Battle Casualties 1, 2016, has been issued. Vide this order, Government Welfare Fund (ABCWF)’ has been set up in Ministry ----- 11.51 Enhancement of Rate of Penury Grant to the NonPensioner Ex-Servicemen Widows (above 65 years of age) under the scheme Raksha Mantri Ex-servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF) funded out of Armed Forces Flag Day Fund) from ` 1000/- p.m per beneficiary to ` 4000/- p.m per beneficiary w.e.f April 1, 2017. of Defence, D/o Ex-servicemen Welfare to provide 11.52 **_Sanction for Authorized Local Chemist_** financial assistance of ` 2.00 lakh to the army battle **_(ALC):_** Government has accorded sanction to casualties which are fatal, 60% and above disability operationalize the concept of Authorized Local and battle causalities invalided out due to disability Chemist (ALC) on August 22, 2017. Implementation and ` 1.00 lakh to disability less than 60%. This will be instructions have been given to all Command in addition to financial assistance from Army Groups Headquarters and Regional Centers on August 29, Insurance, ex-gratia and assistance from Army Welfare 2017. In addition, in coordination with O/o DGAFMS, Fund. The management and administration of the Fund the responsibility of medicine procurement has will be overseen by a Managing Committee headed by been de-centralized to Senior Executive Medical Officers Raksha Mantri. The scheme has been notified on July 17, (SEMOs). 2017 and made effective from January 1, 2016. 11.53 **_Veteran Patient Care & Assistance (VPCA)_** 11.50 Enhancement of Special Pension to blinded **_Teams:_** Veteran Patient Care & Assistance (VPCA) ESM has been enhanced from ` 500/-p.m to ` 4000/- p.m w.e.f June 2017 teams have been approved and promulgated to the environment on September 8, 2017, wherein such teams 11.51 Enhancement of Rate of Penury Grant to the Non will carry out checks under Station Commander to arrest corrupt practices as well as addressing the difficulties of our veterans. These have been operationalised in Delhi, Jallandhar & Trivandrum and will be rolled out Pan India after trial period of six months. ######  ----- ## 12 ## 12 ##### COOPERATION BETWEEN ARMED FORCES AND CIVIL AUTHORITIES ----- ###### Cooperation Between Armed Forces and Civil Authorities 12.1 Apart from the main responsibility of defending the borders of the country, the Armed Forces render timely assistance to civil authorities for the maintenance of law and order and/ or essential services as also in rescue and relief operations during natural calamities. ###### INDIAN ARMY 12.2 During the year, Indian Army was requisitioned 43 of available police forces. Army columns were provided promptly to the Civil Administration for maintenance of law & order. Columns deployed in Kalimpong & Darjeeling were de-requisitioned on July 18 & 20, 2017, respectively. 12.4 **_Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh: Consequent_** to requisition by the civil administration in view of deteriorating law and order situation in Haryana, Punjab & Chandigarh due to protest by agitators, post promulgation times in which 104 Columns including 6 Medical Teams and of verdict against head of a religious Sect on August 25, 33 Engineer Task Forces (ETF) were deployed in Aid to Civil Authorities. Details of assistance provided in few of the 2017, Army columns were deployed for maintenance of important instances are given in succeeding paragraphs. law and order in various districts of Haryana, Punjab & Chandigarh. Columns deployed in Punjab, Chandigarh & ###### Maintenance of Law and Order Haryana were de-requisitioned on August 29 & September 12.3 **_Darjeeling_** **_(West_** **_Bengal):_** In light of 8, 2017 respectively. the protest by Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), ###### Flood Relief Operations Assam Army was requisitioned by District Magistrates of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, West Bengal with effect from June 8, 12.5 **_Morigaon:_** On July 12 & 15,2017 due to flood 2017, apprehending a breach of peace beyond the control situation in Morigaon District and adjoining villages, one ----- 2017. 12.8 **_Naogaon: On August 13, 2017 for rescue & relief_** operation in Naogaon, one Army Column was deployed on the same day. 68 civilians were evacuated and the Army Columns was de-requisitioned on August 20, 2017. ###### Gujarat 12.9 **_Surender Nagar:_** Due to flood situation in General Area Kuda and adjoining villages, one Army Column and one ETF alongwith one Medical Officer were deployed on July 22, 2017 at Kuda and adjoining villages for rescue and relief operation. 35 civilians were rescued by the Army Column. The Columns were de-requisitioned on July 25, 2017. 12.10 **_Banaskantha: Due to flooding of Banas River_** in General Area Deesa, Khariya, Thara and adjoining villages, three Army Columns and six ETF alongwith Army Column and one ETF alongwith 3 x BAUTs were 12.12 **_Anand: Due to flooding in General Area Anand_** deployed. 36 Civilians were rescued during the aid. The and adjoining areas, two Army Columns were deployed on Columns were de-requisitioned on July 14 & 17, 2017, July 27, 2017 for rescue and relief operation. 113 Civilians respectively. were evacuated by the Army Columns and the Columns were de-requisitioned the same day. 12.6 **_Dubri:_** On August 11, 2017 for rescue & relief 12.13 **_Ahmedabad:_** Due to flooding in General Area operation in Dubri, one Army Column was deployed on Vinzol, Ahmedabad and adjoining areas, one Army the same day. 13 civilians were evacuated and the Army Column was deployed on July 27, 2017 for rescue and relief Column was de-requisitioned on August 20, 2017. operation and was de-requisitioned the same day. 12.7 **_Kokrajhar: On August 12, 2017 for rescue & relief_** ###### Rajasthan operation in Kokrajhar, two Army Columns were deployed 12.14 **_Arniyali: Due to flooding in General Area Arniyali_** on the same day. 524 Civilians were evacuated and and adjoining villages, one Army Column was deployed on the Army Columns were de-requisitioned on August 20, July 25, 2017 for rescue and relief operation. 24 Civilians 2017. were evacuated and the Army Column was derequisitioned on July 27, 2017. 12.15 **_Jalore:_** On July 24, 28 & 29,2017 due to flooding in General Area Bhetala, Sanchore, Ahor Pavta, Gudha & near Gandhav and adjoining villages, four Army Columns and three ETFs were deployed on the same day for rescue and relief operation. 768 civilians were evacuated and the Army Columns were de-requisitioned on August 1, 2017. 12.16 **_Uttarlai:_** On July 24, 2017, one Army Column was deployed at Air Force Station, Uttarlai on the same day and de-requisitioned on August 2, 2017. ###### Bihar 12.17 **_Katiharand Kishanganj:_** For rescue and relief operation in Katihar and Kishanganj, one Army Column & one ETF were deployed at Kadwa, Azamnagar & Katihar one Medical team were deployed on July 24, 2017 on August 14, 2017 alongwith six BsAUT and six OBMs for for rescue and relief operation. 2665 Civilians were rescue and relief operation. 282 civilians were rescued, evacuated by the Army Column. One Column was 1040 civilians were provided medical aid and 5950 de-requisitioned on July 26, 2017 & other Columns were food packets were distributed. The Army Columns were de-requisitioned on July 31, 2017. de-requisitioned on August 30, 2017. 12.11 **_Patan: On July 26, 2017 due to flooding in_** 12.18 **_Araria: For rescue and relief operation in Araria,_** General Area Radhanpur, Sami and adjoining villages, one Army Column & one ETF were deployed at Araria on three Army Columns and seven ETFs were deployed on August 14, 2017 alongwith four BsAUT and four OBMs for the same day for rescue and relief operation. 665 Civilians rescue and relief operation. 139 civilians were rescued, 1515 were evacuated by the Army Columns. The Army Columns civilians were provided medical aid & 1915 food packets were de-requisitioned on August 2, 2017. were distributed. Thereafter, the Army Columns were re- ----- 12.20 **_Sitamarhi: On August 14, 2017 for rescue & relief_** operation in Sitamarhi, one Army Column & one ETF were deployed on August 15, 2017 alongwith two BsAUT and two OBMs for rescue and relief operation. 90 civilians were rescued, 295 civilians were provided medical aid & 1775 food packets were distributed. Thereafter the Army Columns were moved to Muzzafarpur Cantonment on August 20, 2017 for rescue and relief operation and derequisitioned on August 29, 2017. 12.21 **_Motihari, East Champaran: For rescue and relief_** operation in Motihari, East Champaran, one Army Column and one ETF were deployed on August 15, 2017 alongwith two BsAUT and two OBMs for rescue & relief operation. 160 civilians were rescued, 3091 civilians were provided medical aid and 25455 food packets were distributed. Thereafter the Army Columns were moved to Khagariaon August 26, 2017 for rescue & relief operation and were de-requisitioned on August 31, 2017. 12.22 **_Betiya, West Champaran: On August 15, 2017_** for rescue and relief operation in Betiya, West Champaran, one Army Column and one ETF were deployed alongwith two BsAUT and two OBMs for rescue and relief operation. 98 civilians were rescued, 755 civilians were provided medical aid and 16350 food packets were distributed. Thereafter the Army Columns were moved to Samastipur on August 27, 2017 for rescue and relief operation and located to Begusarai for rescue and relief operation & were Columns were de-requisitioned on August 30, 2017. de-requisitioned on August 31, 2017. ###### Uttar Pradesh 12.19 **_Madhubani: For rescue & relief operation in_** 12.24 **_Gorakhpur:_** On August 17, 2017 for rescue and Madhubani, one Army Column & one ETF were deployed relief operation in Gorakhpur, one Army Column and one at Madhubani on August 15, 2017 alongwith two BsAUT ETF were deployed alongwith five BsAUT & five OBMs for and two OBMs for rescue & relief operation. 246 civilians rescue and relief operation. 550 civilians were rescued, were rescued, 824 civilians were provided medical aid & 2700 civilians were provided medical aid and 34000 3450 food packets were distributed. The Army Columns food packets were distributed. The Army Columns were were de-requisitioned on August 30, 2017. de-requisitioned on August 30, 2017. 12.20 **_Sitamarhi: On August 14, 2017 for rescue & relief_** ###### Nagaland operation in Sitamarhi, one Army Column & one ETF were deployed on August 15, 2017 alongwith two BsAUT and 12.25 **_Dimapur: Due to flood situation in General Area_** two OBMs for rescue and relief operation. 90 civilians Dimapur and adjoining villages, two Army Columns and one were rescued, 295 civilians were provided medical aid & ETF were deployed on July 20, 2017 at three villages near 4[th] Miles, Dimapur. The Columns were de-requisitioned the same day. ###### Jammu & Kashmir 12.26 **_Sopore, Awantipura, Panzipura, Hamre:_** On April 4, 2017, three Army Columns were deployed at Sopore, Awantipura, Panzipura, Hamre for rescue and relief operations at different locations. Approximately 70 civilians were rescued from different places. All the teams were de-requisitioned on April 6, 2017. ###### Manipur 12.27 **_Thoubal:_** On July 2, 2017, one Army Column was deployed at Haibing, Makhaung, Thoubal District, Manipur for rescue and relief operation. The Army Column evacuated marooned civilians from affected places. The Column was de-requisitioned on July 4, 2017. ###### Rescue and Relief Operation ###### Rescue and Relief Operation 98 civilians were rescued, 755 civilians were provided medical aid and 16350 food packets were distributed. 12.28 **_Cloud_** **_Burst_** **_Tawaghat,_** **_Pithoragarh_** Thereafter the Army Columns were moved to Samastipur **_(Uttarakhand): Six Army personnel and two Army ALS_** on August 27, 2017 for rescue and relief operation and vehicles went missing due to flash floods caused by cloud were de-requisitioned on August 31, 2017. burst at Mangtion August 13, 2017 on Tawaghat Pangla Road. Four Army Columns carried out search operation 12.23 **_Gopalganj:_** For rescue and relief operation near Mangti to locate the missing personnel & vehicles. in Gopalganj, troops from Army Columns deployed in Madhubani and Sitamarhi reached Gopalganj on August 12.29 **_Rescue of Italian National (Ladakh): A request_** 19, 2017 alongwith two BsAUT and two OBMs for rescue was received from Defence Attaché, Italy on September & relief operation. 100 civilians were provided medical aid 20, 2017 through Military Intelligence (Foreign Division) and 2180 food packets were distributed. The Army for rescue of one Italian National in Ladakh (Nimaling ----- Camping Ground). Search operation was carried out and 12.34 **_Construction of Pontoon Bridge in Katihar_** body of the individual was recovered on September 23, **_(Bihar): For construction of Pontoon Bridge parallel to the_** 2017. Railway bridge near Telta railway station in Katihar district, one ETF alogwith bridging equipment were moved on ###### Other Type of Assistance August 22, 2017. The construction of the bridge was 12.30 **_Collapse of Building in Kanpur (Uttar_** completed on August 23, 2017. Post repair of the railway **_Pradesh):_** An under-construction building collapsed bridge, the Pontoon bridge was de-requisitioned on near Air Force Station Chakeri in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh August 30, 2017 by the Civil Administration. on February 1, 2017. A requisition was received from DM, 12.35 **_Kotropi,_** **_Joginder_** **_Nagar_** **_(Himachal_** Kanpur on February 1, 2017 for Army assistance. Two **_Pradesh):_** For rescue of passengers of two civil buses Army Columns and one ETF were deployed for rescue which had fallen into a deep gorge at Kotropi, 15 KM ahead and relief operation on the same day. 18 persons were on NH-154 to Mandi, two Army Columns, alongwith one rescued and four dead bodies were recovered from the medical team were deployed immediately on the same site. The Army columns were de-requisitioned on February day. 46 bodies were recovered by Army rescue party and 4, 2017. 12.31 **_Construction of Bailey Bridge in Kerala:_** A requisition from Government of Kerala was received for construction of temporary Bailey Bridge at Enathu across River Kallada, Kerala. The construction of abutments, curing of concrete and work on approach roads by Civil Administration was completed on April 2, 2017. The bridge construction team comprising a Field Platoon of Engineers was deployed at bridging site and construction of temporary Bailey Bridge by Indian Army Engineers was completed on April 3, 2017 and opened for use for civilian traffic. 12.32 **_Namami Brahmaputra Festival (Assam):_** In connection with the conduct of Namami Brahmaputra Festival in Assam, one 86 meters Foot Bridge and one causeway were constructed at the festival site on March 28, 2017 which was dismantled post culmination of the festival on April 4, 2017. One standby Quick Reaction Team (QRT) with Jammer and one Bomb Disposal Team with dogs were deployed on site with effect from March 31, 2017 and were de-requisitioned on April 5, 2017. the Army Columns were de-requisitioned on August 16, 2017. 12.36 **_Construction_** **_of_** **_Railway_** **_Foot_** **_Over_** **_Bridge (FOB) at Three Railway Stations, Mumbai_** **_(Maharashtra):_** In view of the recent stampede at Elphinstone Road Railway Station at Mumbai, there was an urgent need to address enhancement of infrastructure in term of construction of additional Foot Over Bridges at selected local railway stations in Mumbai. Accordingly, Indian Army Engineers were entrusted with the construction of three FOB at Elphinstone Road Railway Station, Curry Road Railway Station and Ambivili Railway Station at Mumbai. 12.37 **_Strike by Doctors (Rajasthan):_** A strike was called by Serving Doctors Association of Rajasthan from November 6, 2017. A requisition for emergency temporary employment of Doctors was received from Chief (QRT) with Jammer and one Bomb Disposal Team with Secretary, Government of Rajasthan and DCs of Jaisalmer, dogs were deployed on site with effect from March 31, 2017 Kota, Alwar, Suratgarh and Udaipur districts. Five Medical and were de-requisitioned on April 5, 2017. teams were deployed for the medical assistance to the state of Rajasthan. 2206 Patients were treated and all 12.33 **_Construction of Bailey Bridge in Araria_** Medical teams were de-requisitioned on November 13, **_(Bihar): On August 19, 2017 for construction of temporary_** 2017. Bailey Bridge at Araria, reconnaissance of the site was carried out to examine the feasibility of construction of 12.38 A strike was again called by Serving Doctors a temporary Bridge. Subsequent to the reconnaissance, Association of various Districts of Rajasthan from December 120 Feet Bailey Bridge was constructed at Araria by 18, 2017. A requisition was received from DC Jodhpur and Army Engineers and the same was handed over to civil DM, Alwar through HQ Southern and HQ South Western administration on August 28, 2017. Command on December 18, 2017 for Medical assistance ----- ###### Exercise Pralay Sahayam: 2017 12.40 In accordance with the directions of the Prime Minister during Combined Commanders Conference, December 2015, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercises are being planned to synergise actions among all stakeholders. 12.41 Exercise PRALAY SAHAYAM 2017 was conducted under the aegis of Southern Command at Hyderabad from September 22-24, 2017. The exercise was based on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations during an urban flooding scenario. This was the first exercise conducted by Army with the setting of ‘Urban Flooding in Hyderabad’ under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in conjunction with the State Administration. 12.42 The exercise was conducted with an aim to synergize the efforts of all stakeholders from the Central Government, State Government, District & Municipal Corporation and other agencies such as National Disaster Management Authority, State Disaster Management Authority, NGOs and the Armed Forces, to assess the effectiveness of the plans, organisational skills and decision support system at each stage of the flood relief effort. The exercise commenced with a Seminar followed by Table Top Exercise (TTE) at College of Defence Management and Multi Agency Exercise involving all stakeholders and Static Demonstration at Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad on September 22 and 23, 2017. Various lessons emerged during the exercise and were shared among all stakeholders for further deliberation. 12.44 **_Training and Support for State Coastal_** **_Security Forces: Indian Navy has been actively_** involved in the marine orientation training of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. This training is conducted at INS Chilka, which is the premier training establishment for newly joined sailors of the Indian Navy. The training is conducted for approximately 240 CISF personnel in batches of 60 every year. CISF deploys these personnel for protection of Ports and Installations near the coast. 12.45 **_Diving Operations to Recover Drowned_** **_Body of Foreign Tourist:_** Diving assistance was provided to Goa State Government on September 24, 2017 for recovery of mortal remains of a 29 year old Afghanistan national who had reportedly drowned at Sanquelim, Goa. 12.46 **_Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment:_** At Andaman and Nicobar Command the Command Diving Unit (CDU) has been at the forefront of providing Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) and other diving related ailments. CDU has successfully rendered HBOT to Foreign as well as Indian nationals. The benign effort by the divers has resulted in saving the life of civilians and has earned tremendous goodwill to the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Command and praise from the Civil Administration. Further, these efforts have also ensured that the A&N Islands are viewed as a safe diving destination by the global community of recreational divers. from Army. Medical assistance was provided to the patients **INDIAN NAVY** of Kota, Alwar & Jodhpur districts. A total of 4148 Patients 12.43 The Indian Navy continues to provide assistance were treated during the aid and Medical teams were de- to civil authorities for various rescue and relief operations requisitioned on December 29, 2017. during natural calamities. These include assistance to the local populace during floods, evacuation operations from 12.39 **_Fire at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh):_** A fire overseas, diving assistance at various places, Search and incident was reported at Sant Hardaram Complex (Kapda Rescue, etc. Market), Bairagarh, Bhopal on December 17, 2017. A requisition was received from DM, Bhopal by Headquarter 12.44 **_Training and Support for State Coastal_** Paschim MP Sub Area for provision of firefighting **_Security Forces: Indian Navy has been actively_** equipment from Army to control the fire. One Army involved in the marine orientation training of column was deployed at the site alongwith fire firefighting Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Border equipment and fire extinguishers on the same day and the Security Force (BSF) personnel. This training is conducted same was de-requisitioned. at INS Chilka, which is the premier training establishment ###### Exercise Pralay Sahayam: 2017 for newly joined sailors of the Indian Navy. The training ----- 12.47 **_HADR Exercise:_** Based on the directives of Prime Minister during the Combined Commanders Conference–2016, a multi-agency HADR exercise has been coordinated by the Indian Navy on an annual basis. Annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Joint exercise 2017, with the theme ‘Response to Tsunami’, was held at Karwar from May 18 to 20, 2017. During the exercise eight participants from four friendly foreign countries (Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Myanmar) attended as Observers. 12.48 **_Camp for Internally Displaced Personnel:_** As part of HADR 17 a Camp for Internally Displaced Personal was set up by 54 INF Division, INS Gomati and NCC Cadets from May 18 to 20, 2017 at Karwar. The Camp was equipped to handle up to 2000 victims for seven days. The camp offered shelter, food, clothing as well as medical facilities including Operation theatre facility for emergency cases. The camp had relief stores and ration store to handle the logistics demand of a calamity. 12.49 **_Flood_** **_Relief_** **_at_** **_J&K:_** Two teams of Marcos were deployed for flood relief cum rescue operation in Behrampora and Ningli respectively in April, 2017. The team was able to rescue 25 women and children stranded in flooded houses and provide relief with respect to ration and supplies in conjunction with 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and at the same time maintaining the safety of own personnel and equipment. The efforts of the team were greatly appreciated by the locals. **_Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment_** 12.47 **_HADR Exercise:_** Based on the directives **_Flood Relief at J&K_** 12.50 **_Relief_** **_Operations_** **_in_** **_Odisha:_** Incessant rains resulted in flash floods and inundation of low lying areas in South Odisha on July 16, 2017. IN Seaking and UH3H helicopters were deployed from Visakhapatnam to undertake relief assistance in the affected areas of Rayagada district The helicopters undertook airdrop of 3500 kgs of relief material from July 17 to 19, 2017. 12.51 **_Relief Operations in Gujarat: Gujarat received_** incessant and torrential rains commencing night of July 14/15, 2017 which led to flood like situation leading to breakdown of road-connectivity, communications and electric supplies. To provide flood relief assistance, IN base Valsura immediately deployed two teams of divers and lifeguards in the district of Jamnagar, Dhrol and Morbi. The relief and rescue effort was augmented by nine Diving teams (Ex - Mumbai) which were deployed in the affected areas of Ahmedabad, Porbandar, BanasKantha, Patan, Deesa, Gochnad, Baragpur and Santhalpur from July 26 to August 2, 2017. The teams successfully ----- evacuated more than 600 villagers from these affected recovered 5 dead bodies. In addition assistance was also areas. provided to 172 personnel at sea. **_Relief Operations in Gujarat_** **_IN Assistance during Cyclone ‘Ockhi’_** 12.52 **_Mumbai Flood Relief Operations:_** Mumbai received incessant rains on August 29, 2017 which led to flood like situation leading to breakdown of road-connectivity, communications and electric supplies. Western Naval Command Crisis Management Group proactively swung into action to provide a swift response. ###### Indian COAST GUARD 12.54 **_Aid to Civil Authorities_** (a) **_Assistance during Floods in Odisha:_** On July 16, 2017, incessant rains over Odisha resulted in heavy flooding at Rayagada District. On request from the Government of Odisha, Coast Guard Dornier aircraft undertook assessment of affected areas on July 16 and 17, 2017 and 450 Kgs of packaged food and relief material were dropped on July 18, 2017 on the request of Civil Administration. (b) **_Ganesh Utsav-2017:_** During the immersion ceremony of Lord Ganesha Idols across Maharashtra from August 25 to September 5, 2017. Search and Rescue (SAR) cover was provided by one ship, one Hovercraft, 1 Interceptor Boat and **_Mumbai Flood Relief Operations_** one Helicopter of Indian Coast Guard. 12.53 **_Relief_** **_Operations-Cyclone_** **_‘Ockhi’:_** Cyclone ‘Ockhi’ had affected South Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep and Minicoy (L&M) Islands on November 30, 2017. IN had launched ‘Op SAHAYAM’ on November 30, 2017 for relief operations. IN ships and aircraft were deployed to undertake Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for missing fishermen and HADR operations at L&M Islands. All inhabited Islands of Lakshadweep Islands were provided relief material in coordination with the local administration. IN rescued 136 fishermen and also ----- (c) **_Search and Rescue Efforts during Cyclonic_** (d) **_Rescue of personnel of MV Lucky Seven at_** **_Storm ‘Ockhi’:_** On November 30, 2017, Indian **_Goa: On July 16, 2017, Indian Coast Guard Chetak_** Coast Guard launched a large-scale Search and aircraft CG 809 evacuated 4 crew of MV Lucky Rescue operation along the Kerala, Tamil Nadu Seven from Off Aguada. and L&M coast for search of stranded fishermen at sea due to cyclonic weather. ICG ships were **Indian AIR FORCE** deployed for 222 days and ICG aircraft flew for 12.55 IAF is invariably the first respondent in case of any Search & Rescue of missing fishermen. A total of crisis in the country requiring quick response. During 2017, 845 survivors including 5 Sri Lankan fishermen the IAF’s transport and helicopter fleet carried out myriad were rescued/ assisted by Indian Coast Guard operations in aid to civil authorities. Search and Rescue Units and various agencies at sea. 12.56 **_Srinagar_** **_Bye_** **_Elections:_** C-17 aircraft were tasked to airlift Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Imphal to Srinagar from April 1-4, 2017 in view of Srinagar Bye election. A total of 856 CRPF **_RM visiting cyclone affected area in_** **_Thiruvananthapuram_** helicopters were deployed to rescue stranded civilians from Tarasa Island to Carnicobar in the wake of Cyclone Vardha. **_Rescue Ops – ICGS Sarathi_** tons of relief material. 12.60 **_Attack_** **_on_** **_Amarnath_** **_Yatris:_** Terrorists attacked Amarnath Yatris in J&K on July 10, 2017. C-130J was tasked to airlift 7 mortal remains, 18 injured personnel and 33 other civilians from Srinagar to Surat on July 11, 2017. 12.61 **_Rajasthan Flood Relief (July 24 to August_** **_2, 2017):_** IAF helicopters were used during the flash floods in Rajasthan, air dropping 3.25 tons of food **_Rescue Ops – ICGS C-427_** packets in the areas affected by floods. ----- 12.62 **_Flood relief in UP, Bihar and Assam_** 24, 2017 as an aid to the Rohingya refugees in Myanmar. **_(August 13-24, 2017): Heavy rainfall engulfed the areas_** in and around Purnia in mid August. IAF responded by **Brief on Operation Triveni - Left Wing Extremist** deploying C-17 and AN-32 fleet to airlift NDRF and Army **(LWE) Operations** teams to the affected areas. The aircraft was also used to 12.66 **_Mandate/_** **_Deployment:_** Since October move relief material to AF Station Purnia to meet the 2009, 4 x Mi-17V5 MLHs, 2 x Mi-17 MLHs and 1 x ALH Mk demand of the flood affected region. Mi-17 V5 helicopters III helicopters have been deployed in support of MHA for were deployed at Purnia to further undertake distribution Anti-Naxal operations code named ‘Operation Triveni’. The of relief material and undertake rescue ops. IAF undertook Mi-17V5s are deployed two each at Raipur and Jagdalpur close to 300 missions distributing 570 tons of load and and the Mi-17s operate ex-Ranchi. ALH Mk-III operates airlifting more than 1,500 people to safety. ex-Raipur/ Jagdalpur. All operations are undertaken as per ‘Joint SOP’ and ‘Rules of Engagement’ for ‘OP Triveni’ approved by MHA and Ministry of Defence. 12.67 **_Flying Effort:_** Of the stipulated flying effort **_Air-warriors in action during HADR mission_** 12.63 **_Rescue of Foreign Nationals: IAF helicopters_** rescued stranded foreigners from high peaks in Ladakh regions. Air effort was provided for search and rescue to citizens of Switzerland in July, 2017, Israel and Germany in August, 2017 and Italy, New Zealand, Sweden and the USA in September, 2017. 12.64 **_Relief Mission for Rohingya Refugees-_** **_Bangladesh: Two C-17 aircraft airlifted 107 tons of relief_** material from Delhi to Dhaka, Bangladesh on September 1415, 2017 as an aid to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. 12.67 **_Flying Effort:_** Of the stipulated flying effort of 120 hours per month for the six helicopters (20 hours per helicopter per month) deployed in the Anti-Naxal AOR, 95 hours have been earmarked for the Government of Chhattisgarh and 25 hours for the Government of Jharkhand. To economize flying effort, second line servicing facilities have been set up at Nagpur. IAF helicopters regularly undertake tasks of air logistics support, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, communication duties and training of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) along with other air operations. Requirement of effort, whenever projected by the CAPFs to Ministry of Defence, have been approved to the extent possible. There has been no embargo on casualty evacuation effort over and above the mandated effort for the helicopters at the three detachments. Cross allocation of effort from one state to another has been permitted. 12.68 **_Tasks Accomplished: Since induction in 2009, a_** total of 17,031 hours in 22,068 sorties have been flown in support of Anti-Naxal Operations. During these missions, a total of 93,652 passengers, 1,210 casualties, 528 mortal remains and 2,094 tons of load have been airlifted to support the Anti LWE Operations. 15, 2017 as an aid to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. support of Anti-Naxal Operations. During these missions, 12.65 **_Relief Mission for Rohingya Refugees -_** a total of 93,652 passengers, 1,210 casualties, 528 mortal **_Myanmar:_** One C-17 aircraft airlifted 42 tons of relief remains and 2,094 tons of load have been airlifted to material from Delhi to Yangon (Myanmar) on November support the Anti LWE Operations. ######  ----- ## 13 ##### NATIONAL CADET CORPS ----- ###### National Cadet Corps 13.1 The National Cadet Corps (NCC) was established **Wing** **Boys** under the NCC Act, 1948. It has completed 69 years of Army 8,07,557 existence. The NCC strives to provide the youth of the Navy 57,766 country opportunities for all round development with Air 51,173 a sense of commitment, dedication, self-discipline and **Total** 916496 moral values, so that they become responsible citizens of |Wing|Boys|Girls|Total|%| |---|---|---|---|---| |Army|8,07,557|369129|1176686|89.45%| |Navy|57,766|12778|70544|5.36%| |Air|51,173|16998|68171|5.18%| |Total|916496|398905|1315401|100%| tomorrow. The motto of NCC is “Unity and Discipline”. 13.4 As on date NCC covers a total of 16597 institutions, which includes 11022 Schools and 5575 Colleges across 13.2 The Government of India sanctioned an increase the country. Consequent to NCC undertaking a massive in cadet strength from 13 lakh to 15 lakh in 2010. This exercise on mapping based on directives of the Ministry, expansion is planned in five phases of 40,000 cadets it was brought out in 2016 that 709 out of 716 districts in each. Three phases have been completed. New NCC the country have NCC coverage till 2017. The endeavour establishments sanctioned in 4[th] Phase on August 2, 2017 would be to cover the remaining 7 districts in due course is under implementation. The sanctioned strength as on of time. date is 14.20 lakh (upto phase three of new raisings) and 13.5 **_New Raisings in the 4[th] Phase of 2 lakh_** the total number of NCC Units are 814. **_additional NCC Cadet Strength Sanction:_** One NCC 13.3 Wing-wise distribution of enrolled cadet strength Group HQ, eight NCC Army Units, two NCC Naval Units and as on September 30, 2017 is as under: one NCC Air Unit have been sanctioned by Government of ----- |NCC Units/ Estt.|IV Phase| |---|---| |Gp HQ|Gp HQ Koraput (Odisha)| |Army Units (Girls)|4 Haryana Girls Bn NCC, Nuh| |Army Unit|6 Andhra Pradesh Bn NCC, Anantpur| ||7 Bengal Bn NCC, Balurghat| ||5 Kerala Bn NCC, Wayanad| ||5 Karnataka Bn NCC, Chikkaballapur| ||1 Chhattisgarh Bn NCC, Korba| ||2 Arunachal Pradesh Bn NCC, Tawang| ||2 Mizoram Bn NCC,Lunglei| |Naval Units|1 Lakshadweep Naval Unit NCC, Kavaratti| ||5 Odisha Naval Unit NCC, Paradip| |Air Unit|2 Odisha Air Sqn NCC, Jharsuguda| India on August 2, 2017 for raising in the 4th Phase and the (a) Institutional Training. raisings are underway, resulting in increase of the number (b) Camp Training. of NCC Units to 825 and the cadet strength to 14,60,000. (c) Adventure Training. The details of the 4[th ]Phase are as under: (d) Social Service and Community Development **NCC Units/** **IV Phase** Activities. **Estt.** (e) Youth Exchange Programme. Gp HQ Gp HQ Koraput (Odisha) Army Units 4 Haryana Girls Bn NCC, Nuh 13.10 **_Institutional Training:_** The aim of this training (Girls) is to expose the youth to a regimental way of life and Army Unit 6 Andhra Pradesh Bn NCC, Anantpur to instil in them discipline, orderliness and personality 7 Bengal Bn NCC, Balurghat development. All enrolled cadets go through the Institutional Training in their respective schools/colleges 5 Kerala Bn NCC, Wayanad as per specified syllabi for each wing of NCC. Notable 5 Karnataka Bn NCC, Chikkaballapur improvements during the period included the following: 13.6 Currently there are 3,98,905 (30.33%) girls out of total of 13,15,401 cadets in the NCC. 13.7 **_Raising of NCC Girls Battalions:_** In addition to raising new Girls Battalion (Bn), girls are also being encouraged to join the existing mixed Bns with an aim to increase the percentage of girls from 30.33% to at least 33% by next year. This measure has been resorted to with the aim that more girls derive the advantages of NCC training. (a) Training Manuals for Cadets and Associate NCC Officer (ANO) Instructors (both Junior & Senior Wings) have been revised and prepared for both common and specialised subjects. Books issued accordingly to all State Directorates and uploaded on NCC Web Page for universal/ easy access. (b) Area of emphasis while revising the syllabi were Leadership Training, Personality Development, National Integration, Disaster Management & Combat Survival. (c) NCC Training Philosophy – 2012 has also been revised and made more relevant. The new document has been issued to all State Directorates and uploaded on NCC Web Page. (d) An updated and comprehensive Planning and Conduct of Camp Manual, giving out directions/ guidelines for uniform conduct of camps was prepared and uploaded on NCC Web Page. on NCC Web Page. ###### TRAINING OF NCC CADETS 13.8 **_General: NCC is a premier training organization_** 13.11 **_Camp Training: Camp Training is a pivotal aspect_** of the country involved with grooming of the youth. The of NCC curriculum which aids in developing Camaraderie, growing and vibrant NCC alumni strength is testimony Team Spirit, Dignity of Labour, Self-Confidence and most importantly enhancing Unity and Discipline. NCC to its increasing relevance. In keeping with the changing has further introduced classes on human values as part times, the Training Philosophy was reviewed by introducing of Personality Development Programme for its cadets. the new syllabus which became effective with effect from Various types of camps conducted in NCC are as listed April 1, 2013. below: 13.9 Training in NCC comprises the following important (a) **_Annual Training Camps (ATC):_** Annual facets: ----- (i) National Integration Camps (NIC): National Integration Camps are conducted to foster National Integration and increase awareness about heritage and culture of different states and regions amongst cadets. A total of 37 NICs and six Special NICs (SNICs) were conducted this year. Approximately 23,680 cadets from all States and Union Territories participated in these camps. Details of places and the number of cadets attended in the six Special National Integration Camps (SNICs) conducted are given below: (a) **_SNIC at Leh: 170 cadets._** (b) **_SNIC at Peddapuram (Kakinada):_** 300 cadets. (c) **_SNIC at Badabagh (Jaisalmer): 300_** cadets. (d) **_SNIC at North Eastern Region:_** 600 cadets. (v) **_Leadership Camp (LC):_** These camps are conducted on an All India basis. Six Advance Leadership Camps (ALC) including two SSB Screening Capsules were organised this year. A total of 1800 Cadets attended these camps. Focus of ALC was on personality development, leadership skills and orientation for Induction into Armed Forces. (vi) **_Rock Climbing Training Camp (RCTC):_** Eight RCTC were held this year to expose the cadets to the basics of rock climbing and to inculcate the spirit of adventure. Four of these camps were held at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh and another four camps were conducted by NCC Directorate, Uttarakhand. A total of 1080 cadets attended these camps. (vii) **_Republic Day Camp (RDC):_** Republic Day Camp is conducted at Army Parade Ground, Delhi Training Camps, which are of 10 days duration, planned (iii) **_Nau Sainik Camp (NSC):_** NSC of 12 days and conducted at State Directorate level to ensure that a duration is organized once in a year to train Naval minimum of 50% of Junior Division/Junior Wing (JD/JW) cadets for all Naval wing activities. 386 Senior cadets and 66% of Senior Division/Senior Wing (SD/SW) Division and 204 Senior Wing cadets of Naval cadets attend at least one camp per year. 6,65,980 cadets wing from all parts of the country participate in participated in 1474 Annual Training camps at Unit/ Gp HQ the camp. This year NSC was conducted at Karwar levels Pan India this year. from September 26 to October 3, 2017. (b) **_Centrally_** **_Organised_** **_Camps_** **_(COCs):_** (iv) **_Thal Sainik Camp (TSC):_** One TSC each is These camps are of all India nature and are planned conducted at Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt this year at DG NCC in consultation with nominated Directorates for boys and girls, and a total of 1360 cadets (680 which are attended by selected cadets, as per vacancy Boys and 680 Girls) from all parts of the country allotted to each Directorate. Duration of COCs is 12 days. participated in the camp from September 18 to COCs of following types are conducted: 29, 2017. (i) National Integration Camps (NIC): National (v) **_Leadership Camp (LC):_** These camps are ----- 13.12 **_Attachment_** **_Training:_** The NCC cadets 01 supervisory staff visited Port of Penang (Malaysia), derive first hand experience of immense value through Jakarta (Indonesia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) from October attachment training with the Units of Armed Forces. 3 to November 8, 2017 on board Naval Ships. During the year, attachments conducted were as under: 13.15 **_Technical NCC Camp for Naval Wing:_** (a) Approximately 375 officers and 18,000 cadets 97 Senior Division and 41 Senior Wing Cadets from attended the attachment training with regular army units Engineering Colleges at Chennai attended the Annual including women officers and 560 Senior Wing (SW) Technical Camp from June 18 to 30, 2017. The cadets were cadets at Pan India level. taken to Naval Engineering Establishments at INS Valsura, Shivaji and Naval Dockyard at Mumbai on study tour. (b) 120 Senior Division cadets underwent attachment training at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and 48 **ADVENTURE TRAINING** SW cadets were attached to Officers Training Academy, 13.16 **_All India Sailing Regatta at Chilka:_** 51 Chennai. Senior Division and 51 Senior Wing Cadets from all 17 Directorates participated in All India NCC Sailing (c) Approximately 725 Senior Wing cadets were attached with various Military Hospitals. (d) A total of 100 Air Wing NCC cadets(76 SD and 24 SW from the 16 States NCC Directorates (except J&K) underwent attachment training with Air Force Academy, Dundigal. This training is conducted twice a year for 13 days each in June and December respectively. (e) 16 Associate NCC Officers (ANO) and 200 Cadets (Senior Division only) of Air Wing were attached to various Air Force Stations for a period of 14 days. (f) **_Naval Ship Attachment and Sea Training: 295_** cadets of Naval Wing embarked onboard Naval Ships at Mumbai, Kochi and Vizag for training and attachment for a period of 12 days. Cadets were imparted intensive naval training on various naval subjects and got opportunity to witness naval exercises at sea. (g) **_Naval Academy Attachment Training:_** Annual Regatta conducted at INS Chilka from November 2-9, 2017. 13.17 **_Sailing expedition:_** Sailing expedition is an interesting feature of the Naval Training. Each NCC Directorate undertakes a minimum of one sailing expedition for a duration of 10 to 12 days and covering a total distance of 400 to 500 kms. 40 to 60 cadets from each Directorate participate in the event. During sailing expedition, the cadets get practical training in Boat Pulling and Sailing. They face and overcome the hazards of change in weather conditions and changing mode of Rivers/Sea. A total of 15 sailing expeditions were conducted Pan India including: (a) From Bhavnagar to Okha (Dwarka) (702 km), by 40 cadets, of Gujarat Directorate from February 24 to March 7, 2017. (b) Farakka to Kolkata (430 km), by 60 cadets, of West Bengal and Sikkim Directorate in June, 2017. (g) **_Naval Academy Attachment Training:_** Annual 13.18 **_Scuba Diving:_** Scuba Diving Camps for NCC Training Camp for 170 Senior Wing cadets was conducted cadets are generally conducted at Delhi, Kochi, Vizag, from January 9 to 20, 2017 at Kozhikode. Mumbai, Goa/Karwar, Chennai/Port Blair and Kolkata 13.13 **_Flying_** **_Training:_** Flying Training is being with assistance from the Naval Diving Teams of Indian conducted in NCC with a view to give flying experience Navy. This year Delhi, Kerala & Lakshadweep, Tamil to the Air Wing NCC cadets (SD/SW). At present flying Nadu, Pondicherry and Andaman & Nicobar (TNP & AN) facilities are provided at 50 NCC Air Sqn across the all Directorates conducted Scuba Diving Camp. A total of 137 States of the country. 110 New Virus SW 80 aircraft are cadets have participated. under induction in NCC and will be operational by October, 13.19 **_Wind Surfing/Kayaking: Cadets of Naval Wing_** 2019. are also trained and exposed to the basic skills of Wing 13.14 **_Foreign Cruise (Naval Cruise): 10 Cadets and_** Surfing and Kayaking. ----- 13.20 **_Mountaineering_** **_Expeditions:_** Directorate **SOCIAL SERVICE AND COMMUNITY** General NCC launches two expeditions every year, one **DEVELOPMENT** each for the girl and boy cadets. 20 Senior Division/Senior 13.26 **_General:_** Social Service and Community Wing cadets participate in the expedition. Following Development activities are undertaken in NCC mountaineering expeditions were carried out this year: with the aim to imbibe the cadets’ qualities of (a) 20 Boy cadets to Mt Jogin - III (6116 m) in selfless service to the community, dignity of labour, August– September, 2017. importance of self help, need to protect the environment and to assist in upliftment of weaker sections of the (b) 20 Girls cadets to Mt Ladakhi (5345 m) in May – July,2017. society. This is carried out through programmes involving Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, adult education, tree plantation, 13.21 **_Trekking Expedition:_** A total of 28 trekking blood donation, visit to Old Age Homes, Orphanages, expeditions have been conducted by NCC Directorate slums, village upliftment and various other social schemes. during the training year 2017-18, with a total participation Major activities in which NCC cadets participated this year of approximately 13500 cadets. at mass level are given in subsequent paras. 13.22 **_Para Basic Courses: Every year 40 boy and 40_** girl cadets are nominated twice for Para Basic course held at Para Training School, Agra. During the year 2017-18, 80 Senior Division and 80 Senior Wing cadets attended the course. 13.23 **_Cycle and Motor Cycle Rallies:_** A number of cycle and motorcycle rallies were conducted by different State NCC Directorate to spread the message of peace, harmony and national integration and educate the rural populace on health, community development and eradication of social evils. 13.24 **_Desert Camel Safari:_** Desert Camel Safari is conducted by Rajasthan Directorate in the deserts of Jaisalmer every year. In training year 2017-18, 12 cadets from Kazakhstan, 15 cadets from Russia, 8 cadets from Bangladesh & 10 cadets from Singapore alongwith 20 Indian cadets participated in Desert Camel Safari from November 18-29, 2017. 13.27 **_National Youth Day (January 12, 2017):_** 3,08,661 cadets participated & spread awareness among 18,32,176 youth/citizens about various modes of Digital Payment. 13.28 **_International Day of Yoga, 2017:_** 7,52,392 cadets participated pan India at 5832 venues, in this year, which was approximately 70,000 cadets more than the previous year. 13.29 **_Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Cleanliness Drive):_** (a) **_Nagrik Jagrukta Pakhwada (April 12-24,_** **_2017):_** 1,74,650 cadets participated in Nagrik Jagrukta Pakhwada as part of Swachhta Abhiyan. (b) **_Swachhta Hi Sewa Drive (September 15 -_** **_October 2, 2017): 11, 53,308 cadets and staff participated_** in various activities during the Swachhta Pakhwada from September 15 to October 2, 2017 as part of 15 Days Drive. November 18-29, 2017. September 15 to October 2, 2017 as part of 15 Days Drive. 13.25 **_Youth Exchange Programme (YEP): The Youth_** (c) **_Swachhta Pakhwada Drive (December 1-15,_** Exchange Programme, presently, being carried out with **_2017):_** Swachhta pakhwada was again conducted Pan eleven friendly countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India from December 1 to 15, 2017 in which cadets Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, Russia, Singapore, participated with a total strength of 6,94,780 in the Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan and Vietnam, so as to increase complete Drive/Abhiyan. awareness among participants and appreciate each other’s socio-economic, cultural realities and act as goodwill (d) **_Swachhta Sankalp Se Swachh Siddhi: 5,55,738_** ambassadors to project our Nation’s image abroad. YEP cadets participated in Essay writing and 1, 94,832 cadets was successfully conducted, with eleven friendly countries participated in Film making on the Swachhta Theme. Three including exchange of 158 Indian NCC cadets and 158 cadets each in both categories were awarded during Prime foreign cadets. Minister function on October 2, 2017 at New Delhi. ----- 13.30 **_Tree Plantation Drive: A total of 4,10,793 cadets_** World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2017. planted 5,17,593 saplings during this year include a Special 13.35 **_Anti Drug Abuse Day (June 26, 2017):_** Drive to celebrate Independence day. 82,267 cadets participated and spread awareness among 13.31 **_Blood Donation:_** A total of 30,066 cadets youth/ citizens about Anti Drug Abuse Day on June 26, 2017. participated in blood donation including a Special Drive on occasion of NCC Day in November, 2017. Approximately 13.36 **_International Water Day (March 22, 2017):_** 20,000 units of blood was donated by the cadets. 1,20,000 cadets participated pan India in International 13.32 **_Mission Indradhanush (Immunisation Drive):_** Water Day on March 22, 2017. As part of Mission Indradhanush Immunisation Drive at 13.37 **_Traffic Control/ Awareness Drive – Vijay_** Pan India level, a total of 79,820 cadets participated **_Diwas December 16, 2017): 86,650 cadets participated_** in spreading the awareness and implementation of to spread Traffic Control Awareness on December 16, immunisation. 2017. 13.33 **_Youth_** **_Synergy:_** National Coordination **SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS** Committee has been formed under Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs. DG NCC is one of the members of the Committee which meets every month. As part of the synergy among various Youth Organisations, NCC alongwith NSS and NYKS conducted a number of events as part of Social Service Community Development which emphasized on Digital Literacy, Road Safety and Swachhta Abhiyan. 13.34 **_World No Tobacco Day (May 31, 2017):_** 86,608 cadets participated and spread awareness on ###### SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS 13.38 **_Subroto Cup International Football Cup:_** Junior Girls team (U-17) played final with Bangladesh and Sub Junior Boys team (U-14) reached quarter finals. 13.39 **_Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament:_** Junior Boys team (U-17) reached the semi finals. 13.40 **_All_** **_India_** **_G_** **_V_** **_Mavlankar_** **_Shooting_** **_Championship (AIGVMSC):_** NCC Shooting team won a total of 14 medals (5 Gold, 6 Silver and 3 Bronze medals) in XXVII AIGVMSC. ######  ----- ----- ## 14 ## 14 ##### DEFENCE COOPERATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES ----- ###### Defence Cooperation with Foreign Countries 14.1 Defence cooperation with foreign countries witnessed significant dynamism this year. Several established partnerships gained in depth while others were moved to a higher trajectory. A number of key new relationships were established, giving greater diversity to India’s defence diplomacy. Cooperation on capacity building, training and other capabilities with near and extended neighbourhood including the Indian Ocean Region continued to be a priority, even as multi-faceted defence partnerships with major powers such as US, Russia, European countries, Japan and other key partners such as Israel were strengthened considerably. Special attention was given to defence and security engagement in the Indo-Pacific under the rubric of the ‘Act East’ policy and as a key element of the SAGAR framework. Enhanced engagement with countries in the Gulf as well as with African nations was another notable aspect. strategic dialogue and bilateral interactions at Defence Minister level as well as structured interactions at the level of Defence Secretary and senior Officers of the Ministry, visits of the Service Chiefs, defence and military expert exchanges, military training, defence industry cooperation, joint exercises, exchange of observers and subject matter experts, visits of naval ships and military aircraft, gifting of defence equipment, sports and adventure activities, of defence equipment, sports and adventure activities, Region continued to be a priority, even as multi-faceted humanitarian assistance and disaster management and defence partnerships with major powers such as US, cooperation in UN Peace Keeping Operations. Russia, European countries, Japan and other key partners such as Israel were strengthened considerably. Special **Afghanistan** attention was given to defence and security engagement 14.3 Building on India’s strong relationship with in the Indo-Pacific under the rubric of the ‘Act East’ policy Afghanistan which is based on historical and cultural and as a key element of the SAGAR framework. Enhanced links, India continued efforts towards stabilization of the engagement with countries in the Gulf as well as with security situation in Afghanistan. India assisted the Afghan African nations was another notable aspect. National Army (ANA) in building its capacity through 14.2 Defence cooperation is taken forward through a military training. Nearly 450 personnel from Afghanistan wide array of activities comprising high-level political and were trained in Indian military training institutions during ----- 14.4 Defence cooperation with Armenia was substantively enhanced during the year. A high-level Armenian delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister visited India from December 20-22, 2017 and held meetings with Secretary (DP), Chairman, DRDO and other senior MoD officials, in addition to visits to major Indian defence industries. The visit was preceded by the first ever structured MoD-level interaction at Joint Secretarylevel held in Delhi in May 2017. Both sides have decided to expand the scope of their defence cooperation building on the bilateral MoU on Defence Cooperation signed in 2003 through practical steps including enhanced military to military exchanges, training interactions and defence industrial cooperation. ###### Australia 14.5 Under the rubric of the India-Australia “Framework for Security Cooperation” released during Prime Minister’s visit to Australia in November, 2014, both countries have rapidly and substantively enhanced bilateral defence engagement over the past few years. This year witnessed continued interaction in different formats, covering Ministerial meetings, high-level visits, policy dialogue, stronger military to military engagement, joint exercises and training cooperation. Raksha Mantri held a bilateral meeting with her Australian counterpart on the margins of the ADMM Plus Meeting in the Philippines in October, 2017. Both countries have developed a strong institutional architecture to support an expanded defence engagement, including a 2+2 Dialogue between their Defence and Foreign Secretaries, the inaugural meeting of which was held in India on December 12, 2017 as well as a Defence Policy Dialogue and a Joint Working Group on Defence Equipment and Technology. Chief of the Air Staff visited Australia on a good will visit from September 19-22, 2017. All three Services level Staff Talks were held during the year: the 6[th] Indian Air force (IAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Staff Talks at Canberra from August the year. Medical training and medical assistance to military 16-18, 2017, the 5[th] Army to Army Staff Talks in Australia personnel also continued. Vice Chief of Air Staff, Afghan from October 10-12, 2017 and the 11[th] Indian Navy (IN) and Air Force visited India in July 2017. Chief of General Staff, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Staff Talks at Canberra from Afghan National Army visited India from December 7-12, November 21-23, 2017. The 2[nd]edition of the bilateral Army 2017. Exercise AUSTRAHIND on Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism was held in Australia in November, 2017. India ###### Armenia has decided to participate at the multilateral Air Force 14.4 Defence cooperation with Armenia was Exercise PITCH BLACK 2018, upgrading participation substantively enhanced during the year. A high-level from the Observer level earlier. The second edition of Armenian delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister the bilateral Navy exercise AUSINDEX was held off Perth visited India from December 20-22, 2017 and held in June, 2017. Chief Defence Scientist of Australia visited meetings with Secretary (DP), Chairman, DRDO and other India for interactions with Chairman, DRDO who had senior MoD officials, in addition to visits to major Indian visited Australia last year. All women sailing team on board defence industries. The visit was preceded by the first the Indian Naval sailing vessel TARINI circumnavigating ever structured MoD-level interaction at Joint Secretary- the globe also visited Australia. ###### Bangladesh 14.6 Defence cooperation with Bangladesh, which received a boost with the first-ever Defence Ministerial visit to Bangladesh in December, 2016, continued on an upward trajectory during the year. A bilateral MOU on Defence Cooperation Framework was signed during the visit of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India in April, 2017, which provides a formal enabling framework to further expand ties. Both sides have agreed to set up a Defence Secretary level Annual Defence Dialogue, which is to be held in India in 2018 as well as Tri-Services Staff Talks. Military-to-military interaction was at an all-time high, with visits by all three Services Chiefs from India to Bangladesh during the year. Chief of Naval Staff visited Bangladesh for the IONS HADR Exercise hosted by Bangladesh in November, 2017. Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Air Staff undertook bilateral visits in May, 2017 and March-April, 2017 respectively. From Bangladesh, CNS, Bangladesh Navy visited India from August 26-31, 2017 and Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army visited from December 6-10, 2017. Annual staff talks between the navies were held in January, 2017, air force staff talks in May, 2017 and army staff talks in January, 2018. Military training and capacity building continues to be a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation. Indian armed forces personnel availed several training courses in Bangladesh during the year. Over 400 Bangladesh armed forces personnel trained in Indian military training institutions this year. Institutional linkages between leading training institutions were formalized with the signing of margins of the ADMM Plus Meeting in the Philippines in Bangladesh, CNS, Bangladesh Navy visited India from October, 2017. Both countries have developed a strong August 26-31, 2017 and Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh institutional architecture to support an expanded defence Army visited from December 6-10, 2017. Annual staff talks engagement, including a 2+2 Dialogue between their between the navies were held in January, 2017, air force Defence and Foreign Secretaries, the inaugural meeting of staff talks in May, 2017 and army staff talks in January, which was held in India on December 12, 2017 as well as 2018. Military training and capacity building continues a Defence Policy Dialogue and a Joint Working Group on to be a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation. Indian Defence Equipment and Technology. Chief of the Air Staff armed forces personnel availed several training courses visited Australia on a good will visit from September 19-22, in Bangladesh during the year. Over 400 Bangladesh 2017. All three Services level Staff Talks were held during armed forces personnel trained in Indian military training the year: the 6[th] Indian Air force (IAF) and Royal Australian institutions this year. Institutional linkages between leading Air Force (RAAF) Air Staff Talks at Canberra from August training institutions were formalized with the signing of ----- MoUs between DSSC, Wellington and DSCSC, Mirpur for **Egypt** Military Education in the field of Strategic and Operational 14.10 India’s defence ties with Egypt were significantly Studies and between National Defence Colleges of both enhanced by the successful visit of the Minister of Defence countries for cooperation in the field of national security, of Egypt to India from November 9-12, 2017. During the development and strategic studies. A delegation from visit, both sides noted the high-level political support for an Bangladesh NDC visited India in August, 2017. Indian Air enhanced defence partnership and agreed to take forward Force and Navy facilitated the transportation of relief cooperation in a wide range of areas, such as training and material to Bangladesh for Myanmarese refugees in joint exercises, defence industry cooperation, exchanges September-October 2017. Indian material and artifacts such in new and high technology areas, R&D cooperation as as models of aircrafts, ships &army equipment were sent for well as sharing of information. An Egyptian delegation display in the Liberation War Museum, Bangladesh. led by Director, Egyptian Military Intelligence Department Interaction of war veterans were held on Vijay Diwas/ (DMID) visited India from July 9-12, 2017. To follow up on Victory Day in December, 2017. the Ministerial visit, a delegation led by Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), DDP and representatives of Indian ###### Brazil shipyards, visited Egypt in December, 2017. The bilateral 14.7 Bilateral defence cooperation with Brazil made steady progress, with ongoing exchanges in a range of areas. Raksha Mantri held a bilateral meeting with his Brazilian counterpart on the margins of the Moscow Conference on International Security in April 2017. The 5[th ] meeting of the bilateral Joint Defence Committee [JDC] was held from November 27-28, 2017 in New Delhi. The JDC reviewed ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation identified a number of activities to take forward ties, including in areas of training, defence equipment and future technologies. ###### Brunei 14.8 Defence cooperation with Brunei was progressed under the MOU on Defence Cooperation signed in February, 2016. The Indian Army polo team visited Brunei from March 7-11, 2017. 14.10 India’s defence ties with Egypt were significantly enhanced by the successful visit of the Minister of Defence of Egypt to India from November 9-12, 2017. During the visit, both sides noted the high-level political support for an enhanced defence partnership and agreed to take forward cooperation in a wide range of areas, such as training and joint exercises, defence industry cooperation, exchanges in new and high technology areas, R&D cooperation as well as sharing of information. An Egyptian delegation led by Director, Egyptian Military Intelligence Department (DMID) visited India from July 9-12, 2017. To follow up on the Ministerial visit, a delegation led by Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), DDP and representatives of Indian shipyards, visited Egypt in December, 2017. The bilateral Joint Defence Committee met in Cairo in January, 2017 and identified several steps to take forward bilateral defence cooperation. ###### France 14.11 India and France continue to improve their wideranging, substantive and mutually beneficial defence relationship. An Agreement on reciprocal provisions of logistic support was signed during the state visit of the President of France in March, 2018. Minister of Armed Forces of France visited India on from October 27-28, 2017. During the visit, she held delegation level talks with Raksha Mantri and also called on the Prime Minister. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in a range of areas, including military training, enhanced joint exercises and exchange of visits and specialized interactions at different levels. Information exchanges under the Technical Arrangement on Exchange of White Shipping Information between the two Navies signed Navy in January, 2017 was taken forward. The joint naval Exercise VARUNA was held from April 24-27, 2017 and the joint Army Exercise SHAKTI was conducted earlier in the year. Chief of Air Staff and Chief of Naval Staff paid good will visits to France from July 17-20, 2017 and November 6-9, 2017 respectively. The French Naval Frigate Anuergene made a maiden ‘Port Call’ at INS Karwar from October 2-6, 2017. This was the first ever port visit by a French warship in Karwar. ###### Canada between the two Navies signed Navy in January, 2017 was taken forward. The joint naval Exercise VARUNA was held 14.9 Defence ties were enhanced by the visit from April 24-27, 2017 and the joint Army Exercise SHAKTI of Defence Minister of Canada to India in April, was conducted earlier in the year. Chief of Air Staff and 2017. Both Ministers reviewed ties and agreed to Chief of Naval Staff paid good will visits to France from encourage greater interactions at different levels to July 17-20, 2017 and November 6-9, 2017 respectively. The strengthen cooperation. Raksha Rajya Mantri led a French Naval Frigate Anuergene made a maiden ‘Port Call’ delegation to Vancouver, Canada to attend the UN at INS Karwar from October 2-6, 2017. This was the first Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference from November 14-15, ever port visit by a French warship in Karwar. 2017. On the sideline of this meeting, RRM also interacted with the Defence Minister of Canada and discussed matters **Indonesia** of mutual interest. 14.12 India’s defence engagement with Indonesia was ----- on an upswing during the year, with significant progress in several areas. The bilateral Ministerial Dialogue between Raksha Mantri and Minister of Defence of Indonesia was held in New Delhi on January 17-19, 2018. The Ministers agreed to conduct bilateral naval as well air force exercises. Both sides continue to actively follow up on the outcomes of 5[th] India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting at Defence Secretary level held in Jakarta in January, 2017, especially the enhanced engagement between their armed forces. Two editions of the bilateral GARUDA Army Exercise focusing on special forces were held this year, most recently in India in February, 2018. This year for the first time the exercise included an air component as well with the participation of Mi-17 helicopters. Maritime Security has emerged as a key area of cooperation, building on the statement on Maritime Cooperation issued during the visit of President of Indonesia to India in December 2016. 8[th] Navy to Navy Staff Talks were held at Bali, Indonesia from July 4-7, 2017. The inaugural Air to Air Staff Talks were held in New Delhi from July 18-20, 2017. An Indian Navy representative presented a paper at the International Maritime Security Seminar in Indonesia from August 24-25, 2017. The 6[th ] round of Army to Army Staff Talks were held in New Delhi from September 12-14, 2017. In 2017, in addition to the officers undergoing the Staff Course, for the first time, four junior Indian Army officers underwent company and platoon level courses in Indonesia for duration of 4-6 months at the Infantry, Artillery and Armoured Schools. A delegation from the Indian Navy participated in the 7[th] Asia Pacific Submarine Conference in October, 2017. The 30[th] edition of CORPAT between India and Indonesia was conducted in October-November, 2017. In addition to the biannual CORPAT, four ships of Eastern Fleet with Fleet Commander onboard made port call at Jakarta and Surabaya in end May and early June, 2017 respectively. INS Kadmatt made a port call at Belawan, Indonesia from November 30, 2017 to December 2, 2017 to commemorate 25 years of India-ASEAN Dialogue. 14.14 Bilateral defence relations with Japan have witnessed steady and significant growth over recent years. Raksha Mantri visited Japan for the India – Japan Annual Defence Minister’s Dialogue on September 5, 2017. Both Defence Ministers also addressed the first ever defence industry seminar in Tokyo, which was attended by a large number of industry representatives from both countries. The Ministers agreed on a range of measures, including enhanced military to military interactions, training and other exchanges to strengthen ties. A Joint Press Statement was issued on the occasion of the visit, covering various defence cooperation initiatives. The bilateral Defence Equipment and Technology Joint Working Group met in Tokyo on September 4, 2017 in the run up to the Ministerial Dialogue. The two sides successfully identified specific areas for future cooperation in defence R&D. Earlier in the year, the 5[th] Defence Policy Dialogue and 2+2 Dialogue were held in Tokyo. Defence Secretary led the Indian delegation. General, Chief of Staff, Japan Ground Self Defence Force visited India from April 11-14, 2017. ###### Jordan 14.15 Defence relations with Jordan received a new start with the visit of a four- member senior official delegation from the Ministry of Defence of Jordan to India on December 18-19, 2017 to discuss bilateral defence cooperation issues. The delegation met Joint Secretary (PIC) and agreed upon several initiatives to take forward bilateral cooperation, including finalization of an MoU on defence cooperation to provide an enabling framework for further development of ties, cooperation in defence R&D and training exchanges. The delegation also visited various Indian defence industry units to assess scope for cooperation in this field. The MoU on defence cooperation was signed on March 1, 2018. on an upswing during the year, with significant progress Secretary. Both sides identified new areas of cooperation in several areas. The bilateral Ministerial Dialogue between and finalized a roadmap for cooperation. Chairman, Chief Raksha Mantri and Minister of Defence of Indonesia was of Staff Committee and Chief of Naval Staff visited Israel held in New Delhi on January 17-19, 2018. The Ministers on a goodwill visit from June 12-15, 2017. Chief of Ground agreed to conduct bilateral naval as well air force Forces, Israel visited India from October 29 –November 2, exercises. Both sides continue to actively follow up on the 2017. India participated in the Multilateral Exercise Blue outcomes of 5[th] India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Flag held in Israel from November 5-16, 2017. DG Air (Ops) Committee (JDCC) meeting at Defence Secretary level attended Distinguished Visitor (DV) day of Ex Blue Flag 17 held in Jakarta in January, 2017, especially the enhanced on November 14, 2017. engagement between their armed forces. Two editions ###### Japan of the bilateral GARUDA Army Exercise focusing on special forces were held this year, most recently in India 14.14 Bilateral defence relations with Japan have in February, 2018. This year for the first time the exercise witnessed steady and significant growth over recent years. included an air component as well with the participation of Raksha Mantri visited Japan for the India – Japan Annual Mi-17 helicopters. Maritime Security has emerged as a key Defence Minister’s Dialogue on September 5, 2017. Both ----- 14.17 Defence relations with Kazakhstan made significant progress during the year. Chief of the Army Staff visited Kazakhstan from August 1-4, 2017. The bilateral Army Joint exercise ‘PRABAL DOSTYK’ was held from November 2-15, 2017 at Bakloh, India. Both sides have agreed to enhance the scope and complexity of the exercise in future. Lt Gen, Deputy Defence Minister of Kazakhstan visited India from November 6-8, 2017 and met RM, Chief of Army Staff and Defence Secretary. Both sides have agreed to take forward enhanced cooperation on UN peacekeeping and discussions are underway to finalise modalities in this regard. ###### Kyrgyz Republic 14.18 Defence cooperation with Kyrgyzstan received a boost with the visit of the Kyrgyz Chief of General Staff (CGS) to India from November 26 to December 1, 2017. CGS met Raksha Mantri on December 1, 2017. Both sides agreed to further enhance cooperation in military training as well as explore other areas of mutual benefit. The annual bilateral joint army exercise KHANJAR was successfully held in the Kyrgyz Republic. Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, which saw participation of two ships each from both navies, namely INS SATPURA, INS KADMATT from India and KD LEKIR and KD LAKSMANA HANG NADIM from Malaysia. ###### Maldives 14.21 Common maritime security concerns have been a key aspect of defence cooperation with Maldives. The 2[nd] Joint Staff Talks were held from May 23-25, 2017 in India, and identified several areas for cooperation. India continued its assistance to the Maldivian National Defence Forces (MNDF) in capacity building through military training, medical training and medical assistance to military personnel. Over 120 personnel of the MNDF received training in Indian military training institutions this year. ###### Mongolia 14.22 Defence engagement with Mongolia expanded with the successful visit of the Minister of Defence of ###### Kenya Malaysia 14.16 Building on the bilateral MoU on Defence 14.20 Defence cooperation with Malaysia Cooperation signed in 2016, defence ties were taken continued to develop further. Chief of Naval Staff forward by the visit of a delegation headed by Defence & Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee visited Secretary to Kenya in January, 2018. The delegation held Malaysia from April 12-15, 2017. The 6[th] Army to wide-ranging interactions with the leadership of Kenyan Army Staff Talks were held in New Delhi from May 16-18, MoD. Both sides agreed to take forward their cooperation 2017. The 7[th] Navy to Navy Staff Talks were held in India from in several areas including training, defence industry, coastal October 3-5, 2017. The Initial Planning Conference for the security and defence R&D. bilateral Army Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI was held from October 25-27, 2017 in Malaysia. During the conference, ###### Kazakhstan both sides decided to hold the Exercise in May, 2018. The 14.17 Defence relations with Kazakhstan made first ever Field Training Exercise (FTX) between the navies significant progress during the year. Chief of the Army of India and Malaysia was conducted on December 6-7, 2017. Staff visited Kazakhstan from August 1-4, 2017. The Exercise SAMUDRA LAKSAMANA-2017 was a Humanitarian bilateral Army Joint exercise ‘PRABAL DOSTYK’ was held ----- He also met Raksha Mantri. Two Indian mobile training teams conducted United Nations Peacekeeping Training for Myanmar Army during May and August 2017 to assist in planning, preparations and deployment for their UN Mission. Commander-in-Chief (Air) of Myanmar visited India from August 21-25, 2017. C-in-C Myanmar Navy visited India from September 18-21, 2017. Chief of Armed Forces Myanmar Training visited India from October 23-28, 2017. Both countries have signed a Technical Arrangement for exchange of White Shipping information and agreed to take other measures to enhance maritime domain awareness. The sixth round of Indian Navy (IN) and Myanmar Navy (MN) Staff Talks were held at Yangon, Myanmar from November 6-9, 2017. The first edition of Indo–Myanmar Table Top Exercise (TTX) Ex IMBAX-17, based on the theme of UNPKO, was held in India during November 2017. A 35-member Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Commandant of National Defence College (NDC) of Myanmar visited India from November 20-26, 2017. As part of defence cooperation, Myanmar has been provided logistic support in various fields, such as Bailey Bridges. A four-week tailor made training capsule in Low Intensity Counter Offensive was conducted for 35 personnel of Myanmar Army at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare (CIJW) School, Vairengte in December, 2017. ###### Nepal 14.24 India and Nepal share historically strong defence ties. Training and capacity building continued to be a key facet, with several Indian personnel availing courses in Nepal. Over 250 Nepal Army personnel availed training in defence institutions in India this year Chief of the Army Staff visited Nepal from February 12-14, 2018, and discussed various aspects of bilateral defence ties. 14.26 Defence ties with Oman continued to gain in substance and scope, with both sides building on the momentum imparted by the visit of Raksha Mantri to Oman in 2016 during which four MoUs were signed. Inaugural Navy to Navy Staff Talks were held from January 22-24, 2017 at Oman. Chief of Naval Staff visited Oman from March 1-2, 2017. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of Oman visited India to attend the 9[th] Joint Military Cooperation Committee on April 17, 2017. Both sides continue to discuss various initiatives to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas ranging from training, defence industry and military medical cooperation. ###### Philippines 14.27 Defence cooperation with The Philippines witnessed sustained and proactive engagement. Raksha Mantri visited the Philippines in October, 2017 for the ADMM Plus Meeting, during which she also held a substantive bilateral meeting with her counterpart, the Secretary of National Defence. SND of Philippines paid a bilateral visit to India from March 8-11, 2018. Both Ministers agreed to step up the tempo of bilateral defence engagement building on the 2[nd] meeting of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC), co-chaired by JS (PIC) held in New Delhi in March, 2017. An MOU on Defence Industry and Logistics Cooperation was signed during the visit of Prime Minister to Philippines in November, 2017, which is expected to give a fillip to defence industrial engagement. Training exchanges and ship visits continued. In 2017-18, nearly 25 course vacancies were availed by the Philippines Armed Forces in Indian training institutions. He also met Raksha Mantri. Two Indian mobile training for the Nigerian side. Navy to navy interactions are also teams conducted United Nations Peacekeeping Training making considerable progress. for Myanmar Army during May and August 2017 to assist ###### Oman in planning, preparations and deployment for their UN Mission. Commander-in-Chief (Air) of Myanmar visited 14.26 Defence ties with Oman continued to gain in India from August 21-25, 2017. C-in-C Myanmar Navy visited substance and scope, with both sides building on the India from September 18-21, 2017. Chief of Armed Forces momentum imparted by the visit of Raksha Mantri to Myanmar Training visited India from October 23-28, 2017. Oman in 2016 during which four MoUs were signed. Both countries have signed a Technical Arrangement for Inaugural Navy to Navy Staff Talks were held from January exchange of White Shipping information and agreed to take 22-24, 2017 at Oman. Chief of Naval Staff visited Oman other measures to enhance maritime domain awareness. from March 1-2, 2017. The Secretary General of the Ministry The sixth round of Indian Navy (IN) and Myanmar Navy (MN) of Defence of Oman visited India to attend the 9[th] Joint Staff Talks were held at Yangon, Myanmar from November Military Cooperation Committee on April 17, 2017. Both sides 6-9, 2017. The first edition of Indo–Myanmar Table Top continue to discuss various initiatives to further strengthen Exercise (TTX) Ex IMBAX-17, based on the theme of UNPKO, bilateral cooperation in areas ranging from training, ----- with his ROK counterpart. A 17- member delegation from the 57[th] NDC Course led by Commandant, NDC visited RoK from August 27-31, 2017. India participated at the 6[th] Seoul Defence Dialogue (SDD) & Cyber Working Group in Seoul in September, 2017. A delegation from the Korean National Defence University (KNDU) visited India from September 12-17, 2017. Secretary (Defence Production) visited RoK from October 15-18, 2017 and co-chaired the 7[th]Joint Committee Meeting (JCM). Secretary (DRDO) visited RoK from December 3-7, 2017 to attend 4[th ]Steering Committee Meeting (SCM). Three RoK Navy ships visited Mumbai including CHOI YOUNG (Destroyer) in June, 2017 and “Kang Gam Chand” and “Hwancheon” in October, 2017. DG Coast Guard attended the 8[th] edition of the bilateral Coast Guard High Level Meeting in Seoul from December 12-15, 2017. ICG Ship “SHAURYA” also visited RoK from December 11-15, 2017. A delegation of RoK Army visited India to discuss border management issues in December, 2017. ###### Russia 14.29 India and Russia share a long standing defence relationship, based on mutual trust and understanding. Russia continues to be India’s most significant partner in terms of defence equipment. It is also the only country with which India has an institutionalized defence cooperation mechanism at the level of the Defence Minister. Raksha Mantri visited Russia from April 26-27, 2017 to participate in the 6[th] Moscow Conference on International Security, during which he also held bilateral meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister. Raksha Mantri also visited Russia in June, 2017 to co-chair the inaugural India-Russia High Level Committee on Science and Technology meeting in Novosibirsk and the 17[th] India-Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation in Moscow on June 21 and 23, 2017 respectively. A Road Map on bilateral defence cooperation was signed by the two Defence Ministers, which envisages a broad range of interactions covering enhanced military to military interactions, training and subject matter level exchanges. Raksha Mantri also held a bilateral meeting with her Russian counterpart on the margins of the ADMM Plus meeting in the Philippines in October, 2017. During Russian Deputy Prime Minister visit to India in December 2017, a bilateral meeting was held with Raksha Mantri in South in September, 2017. The 3rd round of Staff Talks between General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russian Federation and HQ-IDS was held in Russia from November 13-15, 2017. ###### Saudi Arabia 14.30 India and Saudi Arabia have expanded their defence relations in recent years. A delegation from Saudi Arabia visited various Indian DPSUs and private industries from April 17-21, 2017. The 3[rd] Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting with Saudi Arabia, co-chaired by JS(PIC), was held on November 29-30, 2017 in New Delhi. The meeting helped identify several new areas for mutual cooperation in the field of defence for furthering ties between the two countries. Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Naval Staff visited Saudi Arabia in February, 2018. This was the first visit at this level between the two countries. Various initiatives to expand military to military ties, such as bilateral joint exercises were discussed. For the first time, Saudi Arabian cadets with his ROK counterpart. A 17- member delegation from Block. These meetings imparted further momentum the 57[th] NDC Course led by Commandant, NDC visited RoK to India-Russia interactions. A highlight of defence from August 27-31, 2017. India participated at the 6[th] Seoul cooperation this year was the historic joint tri-services Defence Dialogue (SDD) & Cyber Working Group in Seoul exercise INDRA-2017 held in in Russia from October 20- in September, 2017. A delegation from the Korean National 29, 2017. This was the first ever joint military exercise for Defence University (KNDU) visited India from September both countries in a tri-Services format. Commander-in- 12-17, 2017. Secretary (Defence Production) visited RoK Chief of Russian Navy visited India from March 15-18, 2017. from October 15-18, 2017 and co-chaired the 7[th]Joint The 2[nd]round of Navy Staff Talks was held in India from Committee Meeting (JCM). Secretary (DRDO) visited RoK June 28-30, 2017. Indian Armed Forces participated in the from December 3-7, 2017 to attend 4[th ]Steering Committee International Army Games-2017 held in Russia from July Meeting (SCM). Three RoK Navy ships visited Mumbai 29 to August 12, 2017. A tri Services Band participated in including CHOI YOUNG (Destroyer) in June, 2017 and the International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower” “Kang Gam Chand” and “Hwancheon” in October, 2017. held at Red Square, Moscow from August 26 to September DG Coast Guard attended the 8[th] edition of the bilateral 3, 2017. Defence Secretary visited Russia for bilateral talks Coast Guard High Level Meeting in Seoul from December in September, 2017. The 3rd round of Staff Talks between ----- 14.32 Defence cooperation with Singapore witnessed significant augmentation this year. Defence Minister of Singapore visited India from November 28-29, 2017 for the 2[nd] Annual Defence Minister Dialogue (DMD) with Raksha Mantri. Both Ministers agreed on wide-ranging measures to further defence relations, including regular naval exercises in shared maritime space. A bilateral Agreement for Navy Cooperation, including provisions for mutual logistics support was also signed. Singapore Defence Minister also became the first foreign defence minister to fly the Tejas LCA. The 11[th ]round of the Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) was held in Singapore in January, 2017 co-chaired by Defence Secretary and Permanent Secretary (Defence), Singapore. During the DPD, the Air Force Agreement for Military Training and Exercises in India was renewed and extended till October, 2022. The 10[th] meeting of India- Singapore Defence Working Group (DWG) was held on September 29, 2017 at New Delhi co-chaired by JS (PIC) and Director (Policy), Singapore MoD. Chief of Naval Staff visited Singapore for the RSN50 celebrations/ International Maritime Review and IMDEX Asia from May 14-18, 2017. Bilateral navy exercise SIMBEX was held in May, 2017. Chief of Singapore Navy attended the Goa Maritime Conclave in November, 2017. The 11[th] Army Staff Talks were held in Singapore in February, 2017 and 12[th] Navy Staff Talks in New Delhi in March, 2017. Army Exercise BOLD KURUKSHETRA, based on mechanised warfare, was held in India in March, 2017. The 10[th] edition of Joint Military Training (JMT 17) between air forces of both countries was held at Kalaikunda from November 6 to December 14, 2017. ###### Seychelles ###### Singapore South Africa 14.32 Defence cooperation with Singapore witnessed 14.34 Defence ties with South Africa witnessed steady significant augmentation this year. Defence Minister of progress. The 8[th ] bilateral Joint Defence Cooperation Singapore visited India from November 28-29, 2017 for Committee meeting, co-chaired by Defence Secretary, the 2[nd] Annual Defence Minister Dialogue (DMD) with was held on December 6-7, 2017 in New Delhi. The Raksha Mantri. Both Ministers agreed on wide-ranging meeting reviewed ongoing efforts to strengthen defence measures to further defence relations, including regular cooperation and identified new measures to step up naval exercises in shared maritime space. A bilateral engagement. A bilateral Defence Industry Conference was Agreement for Navy Cooperation, including provisions organized by FICCI on December 7, 2017 in Delhi, which for mutual logistics support was also signed. Singapore was also attended by an industry delegation from South Defence Minister also became the first foreign defence Africa. The South African delegation also held meetings minister to fly the Tejas LCA. The 11[th ]round of the Defence with DRDO to identify areas for bilateral cooperation. The Policy Dialogue (DPD) was held in Singapore in January, 10[th] Navy to Navy Staff talks between India and South 2017 co-chaired by Defence Secretary and Permanent Africa were held on December 5, 2017 in New Delhi. ###### Sri Lanka 14.35 India and Sri Lanka share close defence ties. The bilateral Annual Defence Dialogue at Defence Secretary level was held in New Delhi in January, 2018. The ADD agreed upon several measures to strengthen defence cooperation, covering Army, Air Force and Navy aspects. In particular, several initiatives to enhance cooperation in security in the shared maritime domain were discussed and key outcomes arrived at. India continues to support capacity building of the Sri Lankan armed forces with over 1750 personnel from Sri Lanka availing of training slots in Indian military training institutions this year. Several Indian officers also availed of specialized training offers from Sri Lankan armed forces training institutions. Military to military interactions continued regularly. The Commander of Sri Lanka Army visited India from March 6-9, 2018 and the Commander of Sri Lanka Navy visited India from March 1417, 2018. Chief of Air Staff visited Sri Lanka from December 11-14, 2017. Chief of Naval Staff participated in the International Maritime Conference – Galle Dialogue 2017 in Sri Lanka. Annual Army staff talks were held in March, 2017 and Navy Staff Talks in September, 2017. ###### Seychelles 11-14, 2017. Chief of Naval Staff participated in the 14.33 India and Seychelles share close defence International Maritime Conference – Galle Dialogue 2017 in cooperation marked by exchange of high level visits, Sri Lanka. Annual Army staff talks were held in March, 2017 training cooperation, supply of defence equipment and and Navy Staff Talks in September, 2017. capacity building. The bilateral Army Exercise L’Amitye was ###### Tajikistan held in the Seychelles in February, 2018. The first meeting of the bilateral Joint Working Group on Hydrography was 14.36 Traditionally close defence cooperation with held in Seychelles in March, 2018. Both sides continued Tajikistan received a fillip with the successful visit of Minister consultations on expanding maritime security cooperation of Defence of Tajikistan in February, 2018. In addition to to counter shared threats and challenges. Nearly 70 delegation level talks with RM, the Minister also visited personnel from the Seychelles Defence Forces attended Pune. Both sides have agreed to step up cooperation in training courses in India in 2017-18. training and capacity building. ----- ###### Thailand meeting was held on December 7, 2017 in New Delhi. A delegation from Air Force and Air Defence of UAE held 14.37 Defence cooperation with Thailand made progress. meetings on December 20-21, 2017 to discuss logistics The 9[th] Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks were held in Bangkok from and technology cooperation aspects related to air force May 29-31, 2017. The inaugural Army Staff Stalks were held equipment. in New Delhi from June 20-22, 2017. Ex MAITREE, based on the theme of Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism (CI/ **United States of America** CT), with a participation of 45 persons from both sides, was 14.41 Defence relations with the USA have gained in held in India in July, 2017. The 8[th ]round of Air Staff Talks was strength and depth through sustained and substantive held in Thailand from September 19-21, 2017. India actively interactions at various levels and agreements such participated in Ex Cobra Gold-2017 from during November as the New Framework for the India-US defence 6-10, 2017 at Bangkok. The annual Defence Dialogue at relationship and the Logistics Exchange Memorandum Additional Secretary level was held in Bangkok in February, of Agreement (LEMOA). US Secretary of Defence visited 2018. Both sides discussed measures to strengthen ties, India in September, 2017, during which he met Raksha especially maritime cooperation. Mantri and also called on the Prime Minister. The visit ###### Turkmenistan 14.38 Defence relations with Turkmenistan have gained momentum in recent years, following the bilateral Agreement on Defence Cooperation signed in July, 2015. Chief of Army Staff visited Turkmenistan from August 4-6, 2017. Turkmen Deputy Defence Minister led delegation visited India in August, 2017 and met senior MoD officials to discuss ways and means to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. He also interacted with a cross-section of Indian defence industry during the visit. ###### Uganda 14.39 Following upon the visit of Lt Gen, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces to India in 2017, defence cooperation with Uganda was strengthened with the hosting of a 50 member delegation from the Uganda Defence Staff College to India in February, 2018. 14.41 Defence relations with the USA have gained in strength and depth through sustained and substantive interactions at various levels and agreements such as the New Framework for the India-US defence relationship and the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA). US Secretary of Defence visited India in September, 2017, during which he met Raksha Mantri and also called on the Prime Minister. The visit imparted significant momentum to the relationship in a range of areas, and identified potential areas for greater engagement covering military to military ties, defence industry cooperation and technology partnerships. Raksha Mantri held a bilateral meeting with US Defence Secretary on the margins of the ADMM Plus Defence Ministers Meeting in the Philippines in October, 2017. Maritime cooperation has emerged as a key driver in the relationship. The second India-US Maritime Security Dialogue was held at the US Naval War College, Rhode Island in May, 2017. To facilitate technical interactions between the Navies, India joined the PAC-HOSTAC agreement in December, 2017. The India, USA and Japan Navy Exercise MALABAR was held off Chennai from July 8-17, 2017. The bilateral Army Exercise YUDH ABHYAS was held from September 14-27, 2017 in the USA. Chief of the Air Staff visited the USA on an invitational visit to attend the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium from September 26-28, 2017. India-US Army Exercise Ajeya Warrior was held in India in December, 2017. A meeting of the bilateral Defence Trade and Technology Initiative was held in USA in October, 2017. The bilateral Military Cooperation Group and the Services level Expert Steering Groups met through the year, and agreed on several practical measures for cooperation. Both countries continue to remain engaged on a range of cooperative efforts to elevate bilateral defence cooperation to a higher trajectory. Exercise Ajeya Warrior was held in India in December, 2017. ###### United Arab Emirates A meeting of the bilateral Defence Trade and Technology 14.40 Defence cooperation has emerged as a key facet Initiative was held in USA in October, 2017. The bilateral of the strategic ties with the UAE. A bilateral MoU on Military Cooperation Group and the Services level Expert cooperation in the field of Defence Industry was signed Steering Groups met through the year, and agreed on on January 25, 2017 in New Delhi. Rajya Raksha Mantri led several practical measures for cooperation. Both countries a delegation to Abu Dhabi, UAE from February 19-21, 2017 continue to remain engaged on a range of cooperative to attend the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and efforts to elevate bilateral defence cooperation to a higher also held bilateral meetings. Chief of Naval Staff visited trajectory. UAE from February 26-27, 2017. 6[th] Navy-to-Navy Staff ###### United Kingdom Talks between India and UAE were held from September 18-20, 2017 in New Delhi. The 9[th] Joint Defence Committee 14.42 Defence Cooperation with the United Kingdom ----- 14.43 Defence cooperation with Vietnam has been progressing well. Defence Secretary visited Vietnam in March, 2017 for the 10[th] India Vietnam Annual Security Dialogue. To mark the 10[th] anniversary of establishment of the bilateral Strategic Partnership, an Indian Army Symphony Band visited Vietnam from April 20-23, 2017. Military to military engagement was regular and substantive. Chairman Chief of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff visited Vietnam from October 4-7, 2017. Chief of the Air Staff visited Vietnam from October 31 – November 3, 2017. Chief of General Department of Political Affairs of Vietnam People’s Army led a delegation to India from November 12 to 15, 2017. During the visit, the delegation held bilateral interactions with Defence Secretary, the three Service Chiefs and called on Raksha Mantri. The inaugural India – Vietnam Army to Army Staff Talks were held at New Delhi from July 11-12, 2017. The 2[nd] Navy Staff Talks were held from December 18-20, 2017 at New Delhi. As part of defence cooperation, 14.45 The ADMM Plus Defence Ministers Meeting has emerged as a key platform for dialogue at the level of the Defence Ministers on cooperation on defence and security issues aimed at contributing to regional peace and security through capacity building and enhancing coordination. ADMM-Plus is supported by ADMM Plus Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) and seven Expert Working Groups in the areas of practical cooperation, namely Maritime Security, Counter Terrorism, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Management, Peacekeeping Operations, Military Medicine, Humanitarian Mine Action and Cyber Security. India attended meetings of the EWGs and has participated actively in various ADMM Plus practical initiatives. India is currently co-chairing the EWG on Military Medicine with Myanmar, Raksha Mantri headed the Indian delegation to the 4[th] meeting of ADMM-Plus from October 23-25, 2017 in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines. On the sidelines of the event, RM also held bilateral meetings with the Defence Ministers of USA, Australia, Russia, Singapore, Philippines, Myanmar and Vietnam. witnessed steady progress. There is regular exchange by an Indian Army mobile training team conducted training in way of high level visits, training and other professional UN Peace Keeping for Vietnam Army in December, 2017. exchanges between armed forces of both countries. UK’s ###### Zambia Secretary of State for Defence visited India in April, 2017 and held delegation level meeting with Raksha Mantri. The 14.44 Defence cooperation with Zambia was renewed bilateral Naval Exercise KONKAN was held from May 2-6, with the visit of a Technical Committee (TC) delegation 2017 in UK. Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services of comprising 9 officials from Ministry of Zambia to India the United Kingdom visited India from July 19-23, 2017. in October, 2017. The primary purpose of the visit was to The 18[th] Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting, co- study best practices from the Indian Armed Forces and chaired by Defence Secretary, was held from October 9-10, Military Justice System in the Indian Armed Forces. 2017 in London. Chief of Air Staff, Royal Air Force, UK ###### ASEAN DEFENCE MINISTERS MEETING visited India from November 15-17, 2017. ###### (ADMM) - PLUS Vietnam 14.45 The ADMM Plus Defence Ministers Meeting has 14.43 Defence cooperation with Vietnam has been emerged as a key platform for dialogue at the level of the ----- ----- ## 15 ## 15 ##### CEREMONIAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ----- ###### Ceremonial and Other Activities 15.1 The Ministry of Defence encourages and promotes both academic and adventure activities through autonomous institutions which are provided regular financial assistance. These institutions are: (i) The Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. (ii) Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi. ###### INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE STUDIES AND ANALYSES (IDSA) 15.3 The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), established in November 1965, is a registered body under the Registration of Societies Act III of 1860 (Punjab Amendment Act 1957) as amended from time to time. The Institute is an autonomous body dedicated to research and policy relevant studies on all aspects of defence and security. and policy relevant studies on all aspects of defence and Uttarkashi. security. (iii) Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling. 15.4 IDSA is funded by the Ministry of Defence and functions autonomously. IDSA Scholars are drawn from (iv) Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter academia, the defence forces and the civil services. IDSA Sports (JIM& WS), Pahalgam. has a research faculty of 50 scholars including 8 Serving (v) National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Officers on study leave. The organizational research Sports (NIMAS), Dirang. structure of IDSA is grouped under 13 Centres. IDSA provides annual training programmes to Civilian, Military 15.2 The important activities of these institutions and Para-Military Officers of the Government of India. during the period under review are enumerated in the The Institute also hosts Visiting Fellows and interns from succeeding paragraphs. ----- 15.6 Developments in the neighbourhood remains a priority area for IDSA scholars. With India engaging vigorously with the region and the world, IDSA’s interaction with the strategic community has 15.8 **_International Conferences: Many international_** conferences were organized by IDSA throughout the year, important of which are: foreign countries under its ‘Visiting Fellowship Programme’ correspondingly increased through bilateral and other and ‘Internship Programme’ respectively. interactions. The Institute is continuously focussing on emergence of new challenges and India’s responses. 15.5 The Institute conducts several national and international conferences every year, and regularly holds 15.7 IDSA also carries out policy relevant studies. A roundtables discussions and workshops on important number of research projects were undertaken on behalf developments. The Weekly Fellows’ Seminars also serve as of Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, a forum in which IDSA experts interact with a cross-section Ministry of Information Technology and other Government of analysts, scholars, journalists, and policy makers. IDSA departments. The Institute continued to invest in research publishes journals, monographs, briefs and books. In activities including field trips, the library, IT infrastructure addition, the news media also carry the views of IDSA including website, recording of events etc. IDSA’s website experts in the form of op-eds, interviews and participation (www.idsa.in) has also become a valuable source of in debates. information on a wide range of security and defence issues for researchers, students and public alike. 15.6 Developments in the neighbourhood remains a priority area for IDSA scholars. With India 15.8 **_International Conferences: Many international_** ----- - **_April 17, 2017: A closed door interaction was held_** with members of the US Congress, Congressional Staffers and Federal Administrative officials, visiting India under the framework of the US Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act (MECEA). Discussion was held on several subjects ranging from US-India economic relations to defence. - **_April 20, 2017:_** A closed door interaction was held with Director General for Policy Planning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea on “Developments in Korean Peninsula, India-Korea Relations and Regional Security Issues” - **_April 26, 2017:_** A roundtable interaction was held with President of the International Centre for Strategic, Security and Military Studies, Tunisia on “Rise of Extremist Violence in North African Safety and Security”. Foreign Secretary, delivered a roundtable discussion on “Africa’s Security the keynote address. Challenges.” 15.9 **_Round_** **_Table_** **_Discussions:_** The institute - **_May 18, 2017: A roundtable interaction was held_** organized seveal round table discussions during the year, with former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to India including: and Admiral, Pathfinder Foundation, Sri Lanka on “Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka.” - **_April 7, 2017: A roundtable interaction was held_** with former Ambassador of Afghanistan to India - **_June 20, 2017:_** A closed door interaction was on “Terrorism and Pakistan-Afghan Relations.” held with Australian Defence Force Academy on “South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific Regional - **_April 11, 2017:_** A closed door interaction was Order.” held with Vietnamese delegations on “India Vietnamese Relations, Act East Policy, Defence - **_July 3, 2017:_** To commemorate 25 years of and Economic issues and China-ASEAN Relations.” diplomatic relations between India and Israel, IDSA organised a roundtable discussion on the - A closed door interaction was held special issue of Strategic Analysis “India-Israel Relations at 25”. - **_July 10, 2017: A roundtable discussion was held_** with Lecturer in Criminalistics and Coordinator of Forensic Sciences, Berlin School of Economic and Law on “Role of Forensic Science and New Technology in Combating Terrorism” - **_July_** **_21,_** **_2017:_** An interaction was held with former Ambassador to Bhutan, on “The Current Doklam Border Tension”. - **_July 28, 2017: A roundtable discussion was held_** with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to India on “India-Iran Relations” - **_September 20, 2017: A roundtable discussion_** was held with a 10 member delegation headed by Lt. Gen., Chief of General Staff, Kuwait on “India-Kuwait relations and Kuwait Mediations effort on Qatar”. on “Rise of Extremist Violence in North African by Lt. Gen., Chief of General Staff, Kuwait on Region.” “India-Kuwait relations and Kuwait Mediations effort on Qatar”. - **_May 8, 2017:_** A closed door interaction with a 16 member delegation from the Command and - **_November 10, 2017:_** A roundtable discussion was held with Senior Fellow at the Hudson Staff College of Saudi Arabia, led by Colonel was Institute on “India-U.S. Relationship in the held to discuss Saudi Arabia’s military concerns in changing Strategic Context”. West Asia. - **_November 13, 2017:_** A roundtable discussion - **_May 17, 2017: To commemorate the founding day_** was held with a 16 member delegation of of the Organization of African Unity, the Institute journalists from Indian Ocean Rim Association for Defence Studies and Analysis in collaboration (IORA) member states on issues ranging from with the African Studies Association, organized ----- economic to political sphere of the member - **_June 19, 2017: Chief of Integrated Defence Staff_** countries. to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) delivered a talk on “Establishment of Suitable - **_December 18, 2017:_** A roundtable discussion Structures for Integrated War Fighting in the was held with members of the Congressional Indian Context.” Former Vice Chief of Army Staff Staffers and Federal Administrative Officials. chaired the talk. Discussion was held on several subjects ranging from US-India economic relations to defence. - **_July_** **_12,_** **_2017:_** Professor at the Department of International Studies, National 15.10 **_Talks/ Bilateral Interactions:_** The Talks/ Defence University, Washington D.C., delivered Bilateral interactions undertaken by the Institute included: a talk on “March of the Black Flags & Threat to - **_April 3, 2017: A bilateral dialogue with Shanghai_** India”. Institute of International Studies (SIIS), wherein - **_August 7, 2017:_** Founder and CEO of Beed, bilateral discussion was held on: “China-India Nepal-based International Management Bilateral Relations on Trade and Security; Regional Security; Multilateral Cooperation.” - **_April 17, 2017: Lt. Gen. (Retd.), delivered a talk_** on “Management of the India China Border - A Case Study of Ladakh”. - **_April 20, 2017: Head of the Centre for Energy_** and Security Studies (CENESS), Moscow delivered a talk on “The Global Agenda on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation”. - **_April 20, 2017: Visiting Fellow at IDSA delivered_** a talk on “Thailand: Policing of Anti-Government Protests”. - **_May 22, 2017: Director General, Eritrean Center_** for Strategic Studies delivered a talk on “Regional Outlook in the Horn of Africa”. - **_May 24, 2017:_** IDSA organised a one-day Consulting and Financial Advisory, delivered a talk on “Steps India could take to improve India Nepal Economic Exchanges” - **_November 22, 2017:_** 4[th] Round of the India Australia Track 1.5 Defence Strategic Dialogue on the theme “India-Australia Relations: Strategic Challenges and Prospects”. 15.11 **_Training_** **_Programmes:_** Following training programmes have been organized by the Institute: - **_April 24-28, 2017:_** IDSA organized Strategic Orientation Capsule for Naval Intelligence Course. - **_July 3-7, 2017:_** IDSA organised the Strategic Orientation Module for DIG’s of Border Security Force. - **_September 11-22, 2017:_** IDSA organised the Strategic Orientation Module for Senior the Strategic Orientation Module for Senior workshop on “Geopolitics of Cyberspace: Creating Commandants of Border Security Force. Space for India.” The objective of the workshop was to comprehend cyber conflict and international 15.12 **_IDSA Publications: The work published by the_** law, particularly with reference to Tallinn Manual institute during the year includes: 2.0 and the role of India for multilateral cooperation. - **_Arab Spring and Sectarian Faultlines in_** **_West Asia: Bahrain, Yemen and Syria, Prasanta_** - **_June 2, 2017: A bilateral dialogue with National_** Kumar Pradhan, Pentagon Press. Institute of Defence Studies (NIDS), Japan was organized, wherein bilateral discussion was held - **_The Geopolitics of Gas:_** Common Problems, on wide range of security issues concerning India Disparate Strategies, Shebonti Ray Dadwal, and Japan. Pentagon Press. ----- 15.13 The Ministry of Defence jointly with the concerned State Governments administers four Mountaineering Institutes, namely, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling in West Bengal; Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand; Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS), Pahalgam in J&K and National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS), Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh. These Institutes are being run as Registered Societies and have been conferred the status of autonomous bodies. While Raksha Mantri is President of these Institutes, the Chief Minister of the respective State acts as Vice-President of the Institute. The Institutes are governed by separate Executive Councils consisting of members elected by the General Body of each Institute, nominees from amongst donors and/ or persons who are likely to promote the cause of the mountaineering and representatives of Central and State Governments. 15.14 These Institutes provide an impetus to - **_The_** **_Arthasastra_** **_in_** **_a_** **_Transcultural_** mountaineering as a sport, give boost to mountaineering **_Perspective:_** Comparing Kautilya with discipline and inculcate the spirit of adventure in youth. Sun-Tzu, Nizam al-Mulk, Barani and Machiavelli, The broad objectives of the Mountaineering Institutes Michael Liebig, Saurabh Mishra (eds), Pentagon are: Press. (a) to impart theoretical knowledge and practical - **_Fifty Years of the Outer Space Treaty: Tracing_** training in mountaineering and rock climbing the Journey, AjeyLele (ed), Pentagon Press. techniques; (b) to awaken interest in and love for mountains and - **_India-China Relations:_** Politics of Resources, exploration among the youth; Identity and Authority in a Multipolar World Order, Jagannath P. Panda, Routledge (c) to encourage and provide training in Winter Sports; and ###### MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTES (d) to generate a sense of preservation of environment 15.13 The Ministry of Defence jointly with the concerned and ecology in the Himalayan region through State Governments administers four Mountaineering nature workshops. 15.15 These Institutes conduct courses in the Basic and Advanced Mountaineering, Method of Instruction (MOI), Search & Rescue (S&R) and Adventure. Trainees to these courses come from all parts of the country and also comprise personnel from Army, Air Force, Navy, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border Security Force (BSF) and National Cadet Corps (NCC). Foreigners are also permitted to join these courses. The syllabi, duration, grading, age limit of participant and other details for admission to courses are available on the website of these Institutes. 15.16 The courses being conducted are almost uniform at all the Institutes. The regular courses and special courses conducted by the Institutes and number of trainees participated in these courses from April 2017 to December 2017 are given in Table No. 15.1. |IInnssttiittuuttee|BBaassiicc CCoouurrssee|Col3|AAddvvaanncceedd CCoouurrssee|Col5|AAddvveennttuurree CCoouurrssee|Col7|MMOOII CCoouurrssee|Col9|SS&&RR CCoouurrssee|Col11|SSppeecciiaall CCoouurrsseess|Col13| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||NNoo.. ooff CCoouurrsseess|NNoo.. ooff TTrraaiinneeeess|NNoo.. ooff CCoouurrsseess|NNoo.. ooff TTrraaiinneeeess|NNoo.. ooff CCoouurrsseess|NNoo.. ooff TTrraaiinneeeess|NNoo.. ooff CCoouurrsseess|NNoo.. ooff TTrraaiinneeeess|NNoo.. ooff CCoouurrsseess|NNoo.. ooff TTrraaiinneeeess|NNoo.. ooff CCoouurrsseess|NNoo.. ooff TTrraaiinneeeess| |HHMMII|0066|331122|0033|114499|0011|4422|--|--|--|--|0077|221133| |NNIIMM|0055|337700|0033|8888|0055|226622|0011|2299|0011|4422|0099|336633| |JJIIMM|0066|443322|0011|6622|0044|8899|0011|2200|--|--|--|--| |NNIIMMAASS|0044|112222|0022|3366|0022|226666|--|--|0011|3355|1100|111166| **Table No. 15.1Table No. 15.1** **Institute** **Basic Course** **Advanced Course** **Adventure Course** **MOI Course** **S&R Course** **Special Courses** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **No. of** **Courses** **Trainees** **Courses** **Trainees** **Courses** **Trainees** **Courses** **Trainees** **Courses** **Trainees** **Courses** **Trainees** HMI 06 312 03 149 01 42 - - - - 07 213 NIM 05 370 03 88 05 262 01 29 01 42 09 363 JIM 06 432 01 62 04 89 01 20 - - - - NIMAS 04 122 02 36 02 266 - - 01 35 10 116 ----- |Table|No. 15.2|Col3| |---|---|---| |Award|Number of Awards|Posthumous| |Kirti Chakra|05|03| |Shaurya Chakra|17|06| |Sena Medal (G)|85|10| |Nao Sena Medal (G)|03|-| |Vayu Sena Medal (G)|02|-| the Retreat Ceremony, Martyr’s Day and the Independence Day rests with Ministry of Defence. The Ministry also organises the Defence Investiture Ceremonies for presentation of Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards at Rashtrapati Bhawan in association with the President’s Secretariat. The Ceremonial functions organised during 2017-2018 are detailed in the following paragraphs. 15.19 **_Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony:_** The celebration of the Independence Day began with singing of patriotic songs in different Indian languages by the School children’s choir at Red Fort. The three Services and Delhi Police presented the Guard of Honour to the Prime Minister. Thereafter, the Prime Minister unfurled the National Flag on the Ramparts of the Red Fort to the accompaniment of the National Anthem played by the Services Band. Twenty one 15.22 **_Amar Jawan Jyoti Ceremony, 2018: The Prime_** Minister laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in the morning of January 26, 2018. A two minute silence was observed for paying homage to those who laid down their lives in safeguarding the integrity of the nation. 15.23 **_Republic Day Parade, 2018:_** The unfurling of the National Flag at Rajpath marked the beginning of Republic Day Parade. The President’s Body Guards presented the National Salute followed by the National Anthem played by the Service Bands and a 21 gun salute. Head of States/Governments from 10 ASEAN countries were Chief Guests on the occasion. 15.24 In addition, various mechanised columns, marching contingents and bands of the three services, DRDO, Para Military Forces, Delhi Police, NCC, NSS etc. were part of the parade. 15.25 Out of eighteen children conferred with National Bravery Awards, three were posthumous. Fifteen award winning children, seated in decorated Army Jeeps, participated in the Parade. Tableaux of States, Central Ministries/ Departments and cultural items presented by school children were the other attractions of the parade. 23 tableaux and 5 school children items were part of the parade. The parade concluded with a motorcycle display by women officers of BSF followed by an impressive fly past by the Indian Air Force. 15.17 JIM has conducted three expeditions to Mt **Table No. 15.2** Tololing (Drass) (6153 Mt) before Kargil in August- **Award** **Number of** **Posthumous** September, 2017 for 75 Air Force Personnel. 15 Instructors **Awards** of JIM participated in these expeditions. NIMAS also Kirti Chakra 05 03 conducted two expeditions i.e. one mixed (Men & Shaurya Chakra 17 06 Women) expedition of 24 persons in May, 2017 to Sena Medal (G) 85 10 Mt Gorichen of (6488 Mt) in which 17 persons scaled the Nao Sena Medal (G) 03 - Peak and the other comprising of 20 persons to Mt Trishul Vayu Sena Medal (G) 02 - (7120 Mt) in October, 2017 in which 10 persons scaled the 15.21 **_Vijay Diwas:_** Vijay Diwas was celebrated on peak. December 16, 2017. On the occasion, the Raksha Mantri ###### CEREMONIALS, HONOURS AND AWARDS laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. 15.18 The responsibility for organising National 15.22 **_Amar Jawan Jyoti Ceremony, 2018: The Prime_** functions like the Republic Day Parade, Beating Minister laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India ----- |Table No. 15.3|Col2|Col3| |---|---|---| |Name of the award|Total|Posthumous| |Gallantry Awards||| |Ashok Chakra|01|01| |Kirti Chakra|01|-| |Shaurya Chakra|14|02| |Bar to Sena Medal/Nao Sena Medal/ Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)|02|-| |Sena Medal/Nao Sena Medal/ Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)|90|07| |Distinguished Awards||| |Param Vishisht Seva Medal|28|-| |Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|04|-| |Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|02|-| |Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|49|-| |Yudh Seva Medal|10|-| |Bar to Sena Medal/ Nao Sena Medal/ Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to duty)|02|-| |Sena Medal/Nao Sena Medal/Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to duty)|65|| |Bar to Vishish tSeva Medal|01|-| |Vishisht Seva Medal|121|-| **Table No. 15.3** **Name of the award** **Total** **Posthumous** **Gallantry Awards** _Ashok Chakra_ 01 01 _Kirti Chakra_ 01 _Shaurya Chakra_ 14 02 Bar to Sena Medal/Nao Sena Medal/ Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) 02 Sena Medal/Nao Sena Medal/ Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) 90 07 **Distinguished Awards** 15.27 **_Beating the Retreat Ceremony, 2018: Beating_** Parliament House and India Gate. During the Republic Day the Retreat is a centuries old military tradition practised by Parade and Beating the Retreat Ceremony, 2018, as a new the troops at the time of disengaging from battle at sunset. initiative, booths for depositing remote control car keys by The Beating the Retreat Ceremony denotes departure the invitees were set up. of the troops assembled at Delhi for participating in the 15.28 **_Martyrs’ Day Ceremony, 2018:_** On January Republic Day Celebrations. The ceremony was organised 30, 2018, the President laid a wreath at Mahatma Gandhi’s at Vijay Chowk on January 29, 2018, which brought down Samadhi at Rajghat. The Vice President, the Prime the curtain on the Republic Day festivities. Bands of the Minister, the Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri and other three Services along with State and Central Armed Police dignitaries also paid floral tributes. This was followed Force (CAPF) Band participated in this Ceremony. The by observance of two minutes’ silence at 1100 hours to conclusion of the ceremony coincided with illumination pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives in India’s of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block, South Block, struggle for freedom. ----- 15.30 The Official Language Division is functioning in the Ministry of Defence for implementation of the official language policy of the Union Government. This Division provides assistance and guidance to the officers and employees of the Ministry of Defence (Secretariat), the three Services Headquarters, all Inter-Service Organizations and Defence Undertakings for proper implementation of the provisions of the Official Language Act and rules made thereunder and the directions/ orders issued by the nodal Department viz. Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs in this regard from time to time. There are two separate Hindi Advisory Committees, one for the Department of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare and Department of Research and Development and other for the Department of Defence Production have been constituted under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri in the Ministry. These Committees are constituted with a view to advise the respective Department(s) of the Ministry on matters relating to the progressive use of Hindi for official purposes. The work relating to Official Language implementation comprises achieving of targets prescribed by the Department of Official Language every year for the progressive use of Hindi in official work, imparting training of Hindi, Hindi typing and Hindi Stenography to the officers and staff working in the Ministry and organizing Hindi workshops for the staff to enable them to work in Hindi without any hesitation. The work relating to monitoring includes carrying out official language inspections of subordinate offices, defence undertakings and divisions/ sections of the Ministry, organizing quarterly meetings of both the Official Language Implementation Committees (OLICs) of the Ministry, taking part in the meetings of OLICs of the three Services Headquarters and Inter-Service 15.31 **_Annual_** **_Programme:_** Annual Programme for the year 2017-18 issued by the Department of Official Language was circulated to all defence organizations for achieving targets laid down therein. Emphasis is being laid on enhancing the original correspondence in Hindi, issuing all communications falling under Section 3(3) of Official Language Act, 1963 in bilingual form, conducting Hindi workshops regularly and getting the officers/ employees trained in Hindi under the Hindi Teaching Scheme. In the quarterly meetings of the departmental OLICs, progress made in this regard is being reviewed regularly. 15.32 **_Translation_** **_Work:_** Substantial material for translation received from various offices and sections of the Ministry was disposed of during the year which included MP/VIP references, communications issued from Raksha Mantri/ Raksha Rajya Mantri offices, Cabinet Notes, CAG audit paras, documents submitted to Standing Committee on Defence and Consultative Committee, Annual Report of the Ministry, Parliament Questions and Agreements etc. 15.33 **_Meeting of Hindi Advisory Committees: The_** meeting of the reconstituted committee of Department of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare and Department of Research and Development took place on the July 27, 2017 under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri in New Delhi. Minutes of this meeting was circulated with instructions to implement the decisions taken in the meeting. 15.29 **_Online Portal on Gallantry Awards:_** An online Organizations located at New Delhi by senior officers of the portal dedicated to gallantry awards winner since Division as representative of the Ministry and reviewing the Independence i.e. https://gallantryawards.gov.in was quarterly progress reports received from the above offices launched on August 15, 2017 by the Ministry of Defence. for taking remedial measures. The portal was inaugurated by the Prime Minister. The objective is to sensitize citizens about gallantry awards 15.31 **_Annual_** **_Programme:_** Annual Programme – Paramvir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashoka for the year 2017-18 issued by the Department Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra – and provide of Official Language was circulated to all defence information at one place. organizations for achieving targets laid down therein. Emphasis is being laid on enhancing the original ###### OFFFICIAL LANGUAGE DIVISION correspondence in Hindi, issuing all communications falling under Section 3(3) of Official Language Act, 1963 in 15.30 The Official Language Division is functioning bilingual form, conducting Hindi workshops regularly and in the Ministry of Defence for implementation getting the officers/ employees trained in Hindi under the of the official language policy of the Union Hindi Teaching Scheme. In the quarterly meetings of the Government. This Division provides assistance ----- 15.35 **_Notifying Defence Offices under rule 10(4)_** in the country during the year. The Ministry guided and **_of OL Rule, 1976: Notifications under rule 10(4) of Official_** assisted the offices under inspection by reviewing their Languages Rules, 1976 in respect of 16 defence offices questionnaires and suggesting amendments wherever wherein 80% or more officials have attained working required. Assurances given by the offices at the time of knowledge of Hindi, were issued. Offices notified under rule their inspection are being fulfilled as per the directions and 10(4) were directed to specify sections/proficient officials requirements of the Committee. in their offices under rule 8(4) of the said rules to do their 15.38 **_Strengthening Institutional Arrangements:_** entire official work in Hindi. Instructions were issued to With a view to achieving the objectives laid down in the “The Services Headquarters etc. to carry out in-depth review at Official Languages Act, 1963” and “The Official Languages Headquarters level in this regard and expedite action to (Use for official purposes of the Union) Rules 1976” made get the eligible office notified under the rule. there under, a comprehensive review was undertaken in 15.36 **_Hindi Pakhwara: Hindi ‘Pakhwara’ (fortnight)_** the Ministry and a number of directions were issued to was held in the Ministry from September 14 to 28, 2017 for all entities in the Department of Defence including the encouraging the officers/employees to use Hindi in their three Services Headquarters for strengthening the existing day-to-day official work. A number of competitions were organized during the period, which included Hindi noting and drafting, Hindi typing, Hindi stenography and essay writing competitions etc. More than 200 officials participated in the above competitions and 120 successful candidates were awarded cash awards/gifts. 15.37 **_Inspections of Parliamentary Committee on_** **_Official Language: Like in previous years, the Committee_** of Parliament on Official Language undertook inspection tours of various defence organizations at different stations 15.38 **_Strengthening Institutional Arrangements:_** With a view to achieving the objectives laid down in the “The Official Languages Act, 1963” and “The Official Languages (Use for official purposes of the Union) Rules 1976” made there under, a comprehensive review was undertaken in the Ministry and a number of directions were issued to all entities in the Department of Defence including the three Services Headquarters for strengthening the existing institutional arrangements for dealing with Rajbhasha related work. ###### WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 15.39 The representation of Persons With Disabilities (PWD) in Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts in Ministry of Defence (Department of Defence) and in attached and Subordinate Offices under Department of Defence Production is presented in **Table No. 15.4 and** **Table No.** **15.5 respectively.** **Table No. 15.4** **Annual Statement showing the representation of the persons with** **disabilities in services (As on January 1, 2017)** |Representation of Visually handicapped (VH)/Hearing Handicapped (HH)/ Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) (As on 1.1.2017)|Col2|Col3|Col4|Col5|Number of Appointments made during the calendar year 2016|Col7|Col8|Col9|Col10|Col11|Col12|Col13|Col14|Col15|Col16|Col17| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||By Direct Recruitment||||By Promotion||||By Deputation|||| |Groups|Total Employ- ees|VH|HH|OH|Total|VH|HH|OH|Total|VH|HH|OH|Total|VH|HH|OH| |A|4430|1|0|27|138|1|0|9|199|0|0|0|21|0|0|0| |B|27899|38|39|227|198|0|0|2|2119|1|2|5|3|0|0|0| |C (Excluding Safai Karmchari)|206310|360|529|1233|7041|27|47|89|3332|4|10|22|83|0|0|0| |C (Safai Karamchari)|7784|52|87|124|243|1|8|3|201|0|0|0|0|0|0|0| |Total|246423|451|655|1611|7620|29|55|103|5851|5|12|27|107|0|0|0| **Groups** **Total** **VH** **HH** **OH** **Total** **VH** **HH** **OH** **Total** **VH** **HH** **OH** **Total** **VH** **HH** **OH** **Employ-** **ees** A 4430 1 0 27 138 1 0 9 199 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 B 27899 38 39 227 198 0 0 2 2119 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 C (Excluding 206310 360 529 1233 7041 27 47 89 3332 4 10 22 83 0 0 0 Safai Karmchari) C 7784 52 87 124 243 1 8 3 201 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Safai Karamchari) **Total** **246423** **451** **655** **1611** **7620** **29** **55** **103** **5851** **5** **12** **27** **107** **0** **0** **0** ----- |Representation of Visually Handicapped (VH)/ Hearing Handicapped (HH)/ Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) (As on 1.1.2017)|Col2|Col3|Col4|Col5|Number of Appointments made during the calendar year 2016|Col7|Col8|Col9|Col10|Col11|Col12|Col13|Col14|Col15|Col16|Col17| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||By Direct Recruitment||||By Promotion||||By Deputation|||| |Groups|Total Employ- ees|VH|HH|OH|Total|VH|HH|OH|Total|VH|HH|OH|Total|VH|HH|OH| |(1)|(2)|(3)|(4)|(5)|(6)|(7)|(8)|(9)|(10)|(11)|(12)|(13)|(14)|(15)|(16)|(17)| |A|2579|01|02|14|16|--|--|--|18|--|--|--|--|--|--|--| |B|30357|20|37|261|22|04|02|07|66|--|--|02|--|--|--|--| |C (Excluding Safai Karmchari)|62634|145|239|1297|100|26|24|44|42|07|05|20|--|--|--|--| |C (Safai Karamchari)|114|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--| |Total|95684|166|278|1572|138|30|26|51|126|7|5|22|0|0|0|0| **Table No. 15.5** **Annual Statement Showing the Representation of the Persons with Disabilities in Service in Attached and Subordinate** **Offices under Department of Defence Production (As on January 1, 2017)** **Representation of Visually Handicapped (VH)/** **Number of Appointments made during the calendar year 2016** **Hearing Handicapped (HH)/ Orthopedically** **By Direct Recruitment** **By Promotion** **By Deputation** **Handicapped (OH) (As on 1.1.2017)** **Groups** **Total** **VH** **HH** **OH** **Total** **VH** **HH** **OH** **Total** **VH** **HH** **OH** **Total** **VH** **HH** **OH** **Employ-** **ees** **(1)** **(2)** **(3)** **(4)** **(5)** **(6)** **(7)** **(8)** **(9)** **(10)** **(11)** **(12)** **(13)** **(14)** **(15)** **(16)** **(17)** A 2579 01 02 14 16 -- -- -- 18 -- -- -- -- -- -- - B 30357 20 37 261 22 04 02 07 66 -- -- 02 -- -- -- - C (Excluding 62634 145 239 1297 100 26 24 44 42 07 05 20 -- -- -- -Safai Karmchari) C (Safai 114 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - 15.40 **_Department of Defence Production:_** All Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) under the Ministry of Defence have been following the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full participation) Act 1995 in order to enable Persons With Disabilities to avail the benefits of reservation. Several concessions and relaxations, in addition to those prescribed by the Governments, are also extended to Persons With Disabilities. 15.41 **_Defence_** **_Research_** **_and_** **_Development_** **_Organisation: DRDO is committed to implement the_** Government policies and instructions relating to the welfare of Persons With Disabilities. The 3% reservation in the recruitment and promotion is being provided to the Persons With Disabilities as per the Government ###### Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare 15.42 **_Special_** **_Medical_** **_Care_** **_for_** **_disabled_** **_Soldiers:_** A number of soldiers become disable during action or due to accident and other causes and are invalidated out from service. These Ex-servicemen (ESM) are provided special medical care and training to become self-reliant. The care and rehabilitation of such personnel is undertaken in specialized institutions, viz. Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centres at Mohali and Kirkee, which are supported financially by Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat out of Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. 15.43 **_Prosthesis Centres:_** 53 Prosthesis Centres of Endolite and Ottobock Companies across 40 Cities have been approved for empanelment under Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to provide latest the Persons With Disabilities as per the Government Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to provide latest instructions. prosthesis treatment to disabled ESMs. ######  ----- ----- ## 16 ##### Activities of Vigilance Units ----- ###### Activities of Vigilance Units 16.1 The Vigilance Division in the Ministry of Defence has been entrusted with the task of dealing with complaints regarding corrupt practices, misconduct and irregularities in respect of employees of the Ministry of Defence and various units under it. It serves as a nodal point for interaction on behalf of the Ministry of Defence with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) etc. on vigilance related Vigilance Commission, all Departments/Organizations/ Units viz. Navy, Air Force, DRDO, DGBR, E-in-C’s Branch, DGDE, CAO & DGAFMS etc. under Ministry of Defence, observed Vigilance Awareness Week from October 31 to November 4, 2017 with the theme “My Vision – Corruption Free India” and wide range of activities like Integrity Pledge, workshops, distribution of pamphlets, display of banners/posters, debates, lectures, essay/poster making issues and complaints. The Vigilance Division inter-alia competitions, quiz programmes etc. were organized to initiates measures with a view to combat corruption and spread vigilance awareness among their staff. review procedures. ###### DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE 16.2 For administrative convenience, vigilance 16.4 In keeping with the need to ensure transparency, wing of the Department of Defence also looks after the fair play, accountability and integrity, efforts are being made vigilance work of Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare continuously in the Ministry of Defence for sensitization of and Department of Defence Research and Development. all the stakeholders against corrupt practices. The Department of Defence Production have a separate 16.5 The Chief Vigilance Officer maintains liaison vigilance wing. with all concerned offices to ensure timely completion of 16.3 In accordance with the directives of the Central various reports/cases/tasks relating to vigilance work. ----- 16.7 During the year a total of 14 complaints (4 from CVC + 10 others) and 2 Chief Technical Examiner (CTE) Paras were received, on which action was initiated. In this period, 42 complaints were closed in consultation with CVC/CVO. Sanctions for prosecution were conveyed against 26 officials and 27 disciplinary cases of CVC jurisdiction were finalized. Out of the above 27 cases finalized during the year, ‘Major Penalty’ was imposed in 10 cases, ‘Minor Penalty’ was imposed in 4 cases and in rest 13 cases, the charged officers were exonerated. ###### DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION 16.8 **_Mazagaon Dock Limited (MDL):_** 4 CTE type examinations were carried out by the Vigilance Department during 2017 resulting in overall systemic improvements.1 0 numbers of Spot checks/Inspections were conducted. 16.9 Integrity pledge was administered to MDL employees. Vigilance in-house journal ‘SUCHARITA’ Vol. XX was released. Essay/Debate competition was organised in 3 colleges and 2 schools. Gram Sabha was held at Village Parner, District- Beed (Maharashtra). An eminent speaker was invited for a talk to the executives of MDL. CVO held an interactive session with MDL Executives. Vendors meet was also organized during the Vigilance Awareness Week. 16.6 The Ministry keeps a close watch over vigilance above ` 1 crore have been brought under the purview of cases pending at different stages including cases pending Integrity pact, 417 surprise checks, 569 Periodical checks, in the concerned Wings/Divisions so that such cases are 633 Purchase Order checks, 829 reimbursement claims, disposed of in a time bound manner. The status of pendency 332 Annual Property Return (APR) checks and 6 CTE is monitored by the CVO at regular intervals. Regular type inspections were carried out during the year 2017. meetings are held by CVO with the officers of vigilance 16.14 CCTV Cameras were installed at sensitive areas cells of various organizations under the Department of and Vigilance Boards were displayed at Prominent Defence, DRDO etc. to monitor the pendency. Locations across the BEML complexes. 16.7 During the year a total of 14 complaints (4 from 16.15 Three Induction Training Program on Vigilance CVC + 10 others) and 2 Chief Technical Examiner (CTE) Awareness were conducted for newly joined trainees in Paras were received, on which action was initiated. In BEML. this period, 42 complaints were closed in consultation with CVC/CVO. Sanctions for prosecution were 16.16 After risk assessment exercise, the sensitive areas conveyed against 26 officials and 27 disciplinary cases list was reviewed and fresh areas were notified as sensitive. 16.17 Various activities were undertaken during the vigilance awareness week which inter-alia included: (i) Administering of Citizens Integrity pledge to the Students and Staff at Schools and Colleges where BEML had organised events as part of Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week – 2017. (ii) Organizing a vendor meet wherein vendors from all over India were invited to share business prospects of BEML and also to address their grievances. 16.18 **_Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL): Works_** Manual and IMM Manual were revised in tune with the modern day requirements and in line with DPP/ (GFR)2005. 16.19 Computerized File Tracking System (FTS) has been implemented. was also organized during the Vigilance Awareness Week. been implemented. 16.10 6 sensitization programmes were held and 115 16.20 Civil Works-Vendor Meet was arranged and held executives participated. through Civil Engineering Department on June 24, 2017 at BDL, Hyderabad. 16.11 Rotational transfer policy was implemented and 21 executives working on sensitive posts were transferred. 16.21 Systemic Improvement along with Vigilance Reports were sent to the Management on various issues 16.12 **_Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML):_** User such as Procurement of Capital/ Revenue items, etc. friendly updated version of 2[nd] edition of Vigilance Manual was published in August, 2017. 16.22 Vigilance Awareness Week was observed from October 30 to November 4, 2017 with the Central theme of 16.13 As part of preventive vigilance all tenders “My Vision – Corruption Free India”. ----- 16.23 **_Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL): CVC guidelines_** to ensure transparency by leveraging technology was implemented through effective use of website, e-tendering and on-line vendor registration and by bringing down the threshold value for e-tendering from ` 5 Lakhs to ` 2 Lakhs. 16.24 Orientation, Lecture and Presentations on Vigilance Awareness matters is being given to newly inducted officers, management trainees etc. 16.25 Vigilance Awareness Week was observed with the theme “My Vision – Corruption Free India” and various activities undertaken such as Outreach activities for college and school students. A ‘Talk’ followed by an ‘Interactive Session’ with DGP, Goa on various aspects of corruption was held. 16.26 As a preventive vigilance, notices are put up at the selection proceeding venues with details of CVO’s IDs and contact numbers for receiving complaints, if any, and CCTV coverage is given at the venues where written tests for recruitment are conducted. Vigilance status of Board level executives and senior officials are updated on SOLVE portal in line with Government directives on the subject. Electronic attendance system has been made compulsory in all tenders of labour supplies in GSL. (i) Integrity Pledge was administered through video (i) Engagement of Contract Labourers conferencing to the employees in various offices (ii) Appointment of Enquiry Officers of BDL located in different cities. (iii) Delay in installation and commissioning of (ii) Grama Sabha was held at Village Bhanur machineries Gram Panchayat office, wherein the Sarpanch, Ward members, MPTC member and Villagers (iv) Tender Evaluation (change of specifications after participated and interacted with the CVO/BDL. opening of bids) (iii) Essay writing competition on “How to make India 16.28 Studies of various activities were carried Corruption Free” and Slogan writing Competition out and the points observed during the course of studies on “Eradication of Corruption” were conducted were brought to the notice of the Management for necessary wherein employees of BDL, students of various intervention in the areas like (i) Time lag between raising schools and colleges participated. of requisition to placement of POs (ii) Company’s Legal Cases (iii) Vendors Master List (Outsourcing) (iv) Medical 16.23 **_Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL): CVC guidelines_** System etc. 16.29 Various activities were conducted in 25 colleges to bring vigilance awareness amongst the students. Integrity pledge was taken by 90% HAL employees, 480 HAL customers and 7270 public members. Sessions/workshops were conducted covering Transparency in Public Procurement, Tendering Process, Purchase procedure and GST etc. during the Week. 16.30 Interactive Sessions were held to address the grievances of the vendors. 16.31 566 routine/surprise checks on corruption prone areas were conducted. Out of which 18 cases were taken up for detailed investigation. 16.32 **_Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI):_** Vigilance Awareness Week was observed from October 30 to November 4, 2017 focusing on CVC theme of “My Vision - Corruption Free India”. Chief Justice (retd), High Court - Corruption Free India”. Chief Justice (retd), High Court CCTV coverage is given at the venues where written tests of Patna was the Chief Guest. As part of outreach activity, for recruitment are conducted. Vigilance status of Board competitions were held among students of various schools level executives and senior officials are updated on SOLVE and colleges. portal in line with Government directives on the subject. Electronic attendance system has been made compulsory 16.33 Integrity Pledge was taken by the employees and in all tenders of labour supplies in GSL. stakeholders, the message for promoting integrity pledge, was widely circulated through official ring back tune on all 16.27 **_Hindustan_** **_Aeronautics_** **_Limited_** **_(HAL):_** company mobiles and through website. During the course of Vigilance investigation/ checks, the lacunae noted in the following areas were brought to the 16.34 Fifth issue of In-house vigilance magazine notice of the Management and fresh guidelines have been “JAGRUTI” covering the articles relevant to the current issued to streamline the procedure: year theme was released and circulated. ----- 16.35 Workshop-cum-Interactive Session was organized workshop. Similar two day workshop was conducted on October 6, 2017 in MIDHANI on the topic ‘Improving on September 21-22, 2017 at BEL, Bengaluru. BEL also Vigilance Administration’. Updated Purchase Policy & organized one day program on Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures Manual, 2017 was released by the CVC during on December 8, 2017 at Bengaluru in association with the occasion. ICADR. 16.36 Following activities were also performed during 16.43 The Vigilance Awareness Week was observed in the year as part of preventive vigilance: Corporate Office and in the Nine Units of BEL. (i) Four CTE type examinations were carried out 16.44 **_Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers_** during the year and advisories were suggested. **_Limited (GRSE):_** As a preventive vigilance measure, regular and surprise inspections and verification of files (ii) High value procurement files and low tender were carried out. Annual Property Returns filed by the response files were scrutinized. officers were scrutinised. Vigilance status of officers was (iii) Regular Inspections and surprise checks were assessed at various stages. carried out. (iv) All tenders above ` 50 lakh have been brought under the purview of Integrity Pact. 16.37 Based on vigilance advisory, ‘Online Payment’ gateway for receipt and refund of Earnest Money Deposit and Security Deposit transactions has been implemented. 16.38 **_Bharat Electrical Limited (BEL):_** File Life Cycle Management on SAP platform has been implemented across all the units of BEL. 90.31 % is the average implementation across the company. 16.39 BEL received ‘CVC Vigilance Excellence Award’ on October 30, 2017 under the Management category of the ‘Best Institutional Practice to Fight Corruption’. 16.40 1378 Regular inspections and 762 Surprise inspections were carried out across nine units of BEL, 1187 POs/ Contracts were reviewed and CTE Type Intensive Examination was conducted in respect of 66 Contracts during the year. 16.45 Sensitive Posts were identified and action initiated for rotation of officers in a phased manner. 16.46 GRSE observed Vigilance Awareness Week, 2017 both within the organization and outreach activities for citizens/public in general. The activities within the organization include display of Banners and Display of Anti-Corruption themes in various Units and departments, taking Integrity Pledge by employees, distribution of pamphlets on preventive vigilance activities, conducting workshops and sensitizing programmes for employees and other stake holders on policies/procedures of the organization. 16.47 Banners at prominent places with the message to participate in the fight against corruption were displayed for citizens/ public in general with the request to log in CVC website for taking e-integrity pledge. Competition and taking of Citizen Integrity pledge and the message of ill effects of corruption was carried out in schools and colleges. Bulk e-mail was sent to vendors the message to participate in the fight against corruption by taking e-Pledge in CVC website. Examination was conducted in respect of 66 Contracts colleges. Bulk e-mail was sent to vendors the message during the year. to participate in the fight against corruption by taking 16.41 Meet on ‘Ethics, Ethical Practices and Procedures e-Pledge in CVC website. and Effectiveness of Integrity Pact’ was held on July 16.48 **_Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL):_** Four 25, 2017 at BEL, Bengaluru. IEMs, CVOs and Vigilance CTE type inspections were conducted and Reports Executives of Bangalore based PSUs and PSBs attended were prepared and forwarded to CMD, giving Vigilance the meet. observations and suggestions for improvement. 16.42 Workshop on ‘Disciplinary Proceedings and 16.49 Online payment gateway for EMD, tender fee and framing of Charge Sheet’ was organised by BEL on July vendor registration was inaugurated and put into action 20-21, 2017. Secretary CVC inaugurated the workshop. w.e.f. November 15, 2017. 66 participants from 29 organisations attended the ----- |Sl. No.|Action Taken|Number of Officers involved| |---|---|---| |1.|Major Penalty imposed|8| |2.|Major Penalty Charge Sheet issued|8| |3.|Minor Penalty Charge Sheet issued|1| 16.50 Twelve Nos. of Surprise checks were conducted by different factories. Vigilance workshops were organized in the vigilance dept. at General Stores, Bond stores, Disposal OFB, chaired by CVO/OFB on the different case studies yard, Integrity pact at Purchase dept. periodic inspection related to Recruitment Procedure, Capacity Verification, of EMDs, Vendor development in Commercial dept. and procurement etc. Yard Dispensary. 16.55 **_Action taken by Department of Defence_** 16.51 Following activities were undertaken during **_Production:_** To increase the level of transparency in Vigilance Awareness Week: various activities of Defence PSUs and Ordnance Factory Board, Actionable Points were identified and circulated (i) Essay writing, Slogan writing and Quiz to all the DPSUs and OFB for necessary action which competitions were conducted for employees on includes Inter Organisation Audit, Covering 90% contracts the theme “My vision-Corruption Free India”. under Integrity Pact, reduction in proportion of Limited/ Painting and Elocution competitions were held Single tenders through gradual vendor development, for schools and college students on the theme 90% of procurements (by value) through e-Procurement, ‘My vision-Corruption Free India’. streamlining the mode of procurement in DPSUs, updation (ii) A vigilance work shop was conducted at WISTM of all Works and Procurement manuals etc. Engineering College, Pinagadi. The students and 16.56 Structured Meeting between CVOs of all DPSUs/ faculty were taken ‘On-line Integrity Pledge’. OFB and CVO/ DDP was held on July 19, 2017. Various (iii) A vendor meet was conducted at Commercial issues relating to vigilance matters were discussed and all department and mass Integrity Pledge was taken the CVOs of DPSUs and OFB were advised that audit for by the vendor. the year 2017 may be conducted within a time frame and (iv) Walkathon was conducted on Visakhapatnam the CVOs may fix time schedule for conducting the audit beach Road by all the PSUs of Visakhapatnam i.e. with the respective DPSUs/OFB. This will improve the HSL, DCI, VPT, HPCL, RINL. Human vigilance EYE working culture of the Vigilance setup in an organization. was formed on beach and Integrity Pledge was 16.57 Interactive sessions were held by DS (Vig)/DDP administered. with the officers of OFB holding the posts of JWM and (v) A seminar was conducted on November 2, 2017 Chargeman at three different locations i.e., at Kolkata, on the theme of “My vision-Corruption Free Kanpur and Dehradun to sensitize them of the vigilance India”. angle and importance of applicability of rules/ guidelines in the discharge of their duties relating to procurement, 16.52 Eight templates have been designed for collecting purchase and labour contract etc. About 109 officers put various data from factories and created in the PPC package together, participated in the interactive sessions. of the factories. The templates analyses would generate action report on various points such as - Instances where 16.58 During the Year 2017, the DDP/ Vigilance has deviations have taken place and where investigation undertaken following actions in respect of Group ‘A’ is required; Further Vigilance Measures to streamline officers of OFB/ DGQA and Board Level officers of DPSUs vigilance activities/ process; Areas Prone to Corruption’; under the punitive vigilance: Areas of concern as a Risk Management Strategy; Other areas of concern like cartelization, repeated order to same **Sl.** **Action Taken** **Number of** vendor etc. **No.** **Officers involved** 1. Major Penalty imposed 8 16.53 Eight CTE Type inspections have been conducted 2. Major Penalty Charge Sheet 8 during the Year, Agreed List was prepared and Officer of issued doubtful integrity list was prepared 3. Minor Penalty Charge Sheet 1 issued 16.54 Forty Two training courses were organized in ----- ## 17 ## 17 ##### Empowerment and Welfare of Women ----- ###### Empowerment and Welfare of Women 17.1 The role of women has been increasing steadily in the field of national defence. Women are employed in Defence Production Units, Defence Research & Development Laboratories and in the Armed Forces. With the induction of women in various branches of the Armed Forces like flying, logistics and law, a larger role is envisaged for them. from 10 years to 14 years which would attract more women to join the Army. Besides, their promotional avenues have been substantially enhanced. Earlier, they were eligible for only one promotion, viz., to the rank of Major after 5 years of service. They are now granted time scale substantive promotions to the rank of Captain, Major and Lt. Colonel Rank after 2, 6 and 13 years of reckonable service respectively. This is at par with the reckonable service respectively. This is at par with the ###### INDIAN ARMY promotions available to the Permanent Commission 17.2 **_Women Officers in the Army: Women officers_** Officers. In addition, with a view to ensuring gender have been serving in the Armed Forces for about 80 years equality, the training period of women officers in the and have served with competence and distinction. They Army in Short Service Commission has been increased were inducted in the Military Nursing Service in 1927 and from 24 weeks to 49 weeks, to be at par with male Short in the Medical Officers cadre in 1943. In the Armed Forces Service Commission Officers. Medical Services, there are both Permanent and Short 17.4 Keeping in view the role and responsibility of the Service Commission Officers (SSCOs). Armed Forces in defending the nation and protecting the 17.3 In a significant step the tenure of Women territorial integrity of the country, the future policy on Officers in Short Service Commission has been increased induction and employment of women in Armed Forces has ----- been enunciated in November, 2011 which is as under: unit/ establishment at all levels. (i) Women Officers may continue to be inducted (c) Sensitisation of all employees to ensure equal as Short Service Commission Officers rights with men and congenial atmosphere at (SSCOs) in Branches/ Cadres where they are workplace. being inducted presently in the three Services; (d) Elimination of violence/ all forms of harassment (ii) Women SSCOs will be eligible for consideration of women employees, whether physical or mental, for grant of Permanent Commission alongwith at workplace. Men SSCOs in specific Branches in the three 17.7 **_Women Officers:_** Women are being inducted Services viz. Judge Advocate General (JAG) and into the Navy as Short Service Commission Officers Army Education Corps (AEC) of Army and their (SSCOs) in the Executive (Observer, ATC, Law & Logistic), corresponding branches in Navy and Air Force; Education Branch and the Naval Architecture of the Naval constructor in Navy and Accounts branch in Engineering Branch. In March, 2016, approval of Ministry Air Force. of Defence has been accorded for induction of women (iii) In addition to the above, in the Air Force, women SSCOs will be eligible alongwith male SSCOs, for consideration for grant of permanent commission in Technical, Administration, Logistics and Meteorology Branches. 17.5 The grant of Permanent Commission is subject to the willingness of the candidate and service specific requirements, availability of vacancies, suitability, merit of the candidate as decided by each Service. ###### INDIAN NAVY 17.6 The Indian Navy (IN) is committed to the welfare, well-being and dignity of the women. It is a constant endeavour of Indian Navy to provide maximum support to women employees and women family members in order to maintain high morale and motivation at all times. IN has taken concerted efforts to empower women employees 17.7 **_Women Officers:_** Women are being inducted into the Navy as Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs) in the Executive (Observer, ATC, Law & Logistic), Education Branch and the Naval Architecture of the Engineering Branch. In March, 2016, approval of Ministry of Defence has been accorded for induction of women SSCOs as Pilots in Maritime Reconnaissance (MR) stream and in the Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) cadre. One woman officer has been inducted as MR aircraft pilot and four women officers in the NAI cadre in year 2017. 17.8 **_Permanent Commission to SSCOs:_** The Government has introduced grant of Permanent Commission prospectively to the SSCOs for both men and women, of the Executive Branch (Law Cadre), Education Branch and Engineering Branch (Naval Architecture) w.e.f. 2008. 17.9 **_Vishaka_** **_and_** **_Nirbhaya_** **_Acts:_** “Visakha Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” have been implemented at Integrated Headquarter (IHQ)MoD (Navy), all Commands and outlying units. Committees have been constituted at the three Commands to inquire into complaints of sexual harassment of women employees at workplace. The main aim is to prohibit/ eliminate any sort of harassment/ violence against women employees at workplace. Suitable women officers have been nominated as the chairman of Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) Cell of all units. of women employees at workplace. The main aim is to and ensure their active participation in activities/ work prohibit/ eliminate any sort of harassment/ violence at respective units. The following measures have been against women employees at workplace. Suitable women implemented to ensure women empowerment and safe officers have been nominated as the chairman of Internal working environment for women employees: Complaint Committee (ICC) Cell of all units. (a) Creation of positive environment by giving 17.10 **_Naval Wives Welfare Association (NWWA):_** freedom for women at workplace and equal In order to encourage building self-confidence amongst status with men which enables development of women and to boost morale of naval ladies, a large women by realising their full potential. number of activities are organised by naval officers’ wives (b) Equal participation/ involvement of women on a voluntary basis. The Naval Wives Welfare Association employees in decision making or activities of the (NWWA) provides an opportunity to undertake genuine ----- and sports. 17.11 **_Navika Sagar Parikrama:_** It is an expedition wherein a team of women officers of the Indian Navy are circumnavigating the Globe on an Indian-built 56-feet long Sail boat, INSV Tarini. This is the first ever Indian circumnavigation of the Globe by an all women crew. The expedition was flagged-off from Goa on September 10, 2017, by the Raksha Mantri. The vessel is expected to return to Goa in April 2018 after port halts at Fremantle (Australia), Lyttelton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Falklands) and Cape Town (South Africa). reach out to every family after the demise of a naval colleague, regardless of whether the individual was in harness or retired and ensure that their welfare and accrual of all entitled dues reach them in time. Regimental State Units (RSUs), which have their footprint on ground, reach out to the widows and educate them on related welfare issues e.g. family pension, identity card, canteen cards, Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) memberships etc. 17.14 Reaching out to Widows and Retired Community: To facilitate early resolution of issues impinging on their wellbeing the following have been instituted: welfare and educational activities through its innumerable conditions for spouse Co-location, which meet individual welfare programmes. Examples of such activities include aspirations, as also organisational goals, policy on Spouse running of play schools for children, reaching out to co-location has been revised and provisions have been people outside the community, running of schools for aligned with those in the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force special children, care for senior citizens and patients with (IAF) and Department of Personnel and Training (DoP&T) chronic diseases, rehabilitation of naval widows, helping guidelines. in resolution of family disharmony through professional 17.13 **_Naval Regimental System (NRS):_** In keeping counselling and guidance, conduct of vocational training with the traditional camaraderie and brotherhood that classes for women towards other skill development is prevalent in the Defence Services, Naval Regimental and economic empowerment. NWWA also provides System (NRS) was established in January 2011 to opportunities to the naval families to develop and institutionalise the support system and provide proactive showcase their talents in the field of social, cultural and and extended support to Widows/ Next of Kin (NoK) of sports activities through vocal and instrumental music, deceased sailors. Under this system seven Command dance, drama, health activities, yoga and organised games Regimental System Officers (CRSOs) and their teams and sports. ----- construction of a hostel for widows of naval personnel. Necessary approvals from concerned authorities, including “Build Permit” from MCD have been obtained. Construction of the hostel is in progress. It will have 34 dwelling units with all amenities including parking. 17.16 **_Well Woman Clinic: Well Woman Clinic was_** conducted under the aegis of Arogya Wing of NWWA from February 20-22, 2017 at Varunika Auditorium, Chankyabagh, Chankyapuri. The event was aimed to **_IAF Women Pilot in cockpit_** sensitise wives of naval personnel on the merits of positive ###### INDIAN COAST GUARD women’s health and to promote optimal health and well being. 17.20 Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has been inducting women officers since 1997 as permanent appointee ###### INDIAN AIR FORCE Assistant Commandant in General Duty (GD) and Aviation 17.17 IAF has been at the forefront in providing equal opportunities to women and maintains gender neutral policies. Presently, all branches and streams in the IAF are open for induction of women as officers. 17.18 **_Induction of Women Pilots in the Fighter_** **_Stream: Induction of women in the IAF started in 1992._** Initially, women were inducted in certain branches and streams as Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs). Subsequently, more branches and streams were opened up for them. The roles and tasks assigned to women officers have also progressively expanded in the IAF over the last decade and a half. 17.19 Induction of women in flying branch of the IAF commenced in the year 1994. However, they were inducted only in transport and helicopter streams. Induction of women in the fighter stream in IAF was approved in 2015, a move that is largely seen as a positive step towards gender 17.20 Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has been inducting women officers since 1997 as permanent appointee Assistant Commandant in General Duty (GD) and Aviation Cadre (Pilots) since 1998. Presently 133 women officers are on the active rolls of the service which also include women officers as Short Service Appointee (SSA) in General Duty and aviation cadre. The strength of women officers in ICG approximates to about 10% of the total strength. 17.21 The service has taken proactive steps towards empowerment and welfare of women officers. Their experience, talent and dedication have been effectively utilised in areas where their competence are fully harnessed like Pilots, Observers and aviation support services. They are also employed in equally responsible task in coastal security mechanism. The women officers are also posted in remotely located stations at par with the men officers. In addition, Command appointments in Coast Guard store depots are also being offered to type specialized women officers. All these measures have ensured equal opportunities to women officers for career progression and profiling in service. move that is largely seen as a positive step towards gender equality in Armed Forces. On June 18, 2016, three Flight 17.22 The lady officers in ICG have matched their Cadets - Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana male counterparts step by step. Opening new avenues Singh became the first women pilots to be commissioned for woman officers in service, ICG has appointed junior into the fighter stream. These women pilots, now Flying level women officers as co-pilots onboard Air Cushion Officers, have been posted to Bison and Hawk units as Vehicles (ACVs) akin to Fixed Wing Aircraft. Towards this, Sqn Pilots on successful completion of fighter flying four women officers have already been trained in ACV as training. A second batch of three women cadets has been operator and subsequently appointed onboard ACV'S while selected for fighter stream in June 2017. These officers are another 3 women officers are undergoing ACV training. undergoing training at Air Force Station Hakimpet and will These woman officers are being operationally deployed for be commissioned into the Fighter stream after successful about 8-10 hours at sea. This has helped in improving their completion of training. domain awareness and professional acumen. ----- **_International Women’s Day_** ###### DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION harassment. OFB has already issued instruction 17.25 **_Ordnance Factory Board (OFB):_** for wide publicity of the provisions of the sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, - Installation of crèche facility in OFB on July 21, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to all OFs/ 2017. Units for compliance. - As per the Government order issued by DOP&T, - Women employees are not deployed at odd hours complaint committee have been constituted duty shift. in each unit to look into complaints of sexual ----- - All basic amenities like proper working area, various Public Sector Undertaking at Kolkata and Orissa. separate toilets, restrooms have been provided to 17.30 **_Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL): Women at GSL are_** women employees in all OFs/Units. given at par opportunities with their men counterparts. - Women officers are entitled to reach at the Regular awareness and training programs are organised highest position i.e. DGOF/Chairman/OFB. for them. An ‘Internal Complaints Committee’ for prevention of sexual harassment at workplace and - Training facilities are being provided to women redressal of complaints has been constituted. employees at par with their men counterparts. 17.31 **_Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL):_** A “Gender 17.26 **_Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL): The_** Budgeting & Women in Public Sector Cell” has been strength of Women employees in HAL was 2393 as on constituted. The cell comprises of four women officers for December 31, 2017. HAL is a Member of the “Women in effective implementation of general development program Public Sector (WIPS)” Forum under the aegis of the for women employees such as training, advancement of Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) skills and provision of welfare amenities at work place Opportunities to participate in the programmes/ activities etc. and also to enhance the effectiveness of women of the WIPS Forum are extended to Women employees. 17.27 In line with the Provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013, necessary actions are being taken to prevent sexual harassment of women at workplace. Internal Complaints Committees as per Section 4 of the said Act are put in place. 17.28 **_Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL):_** BEL has around 2076 women employees. Gender diversity is appreciated & acknowledged for women empowerment. Fair opportunities are provided in recruitment, career progression, learning & development, welfare measures etc. Women have assumed leadership positions in critical roles (GMs & Director) in BEL and play a vital role in business growth. In the light of Supreme Court’s directions on ‘Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place’, an “Internal Complaints Committee” has been etc. and also to enhance the effectiveness of women employees in their employment, career management and overall personality development. There are presently 56 women employees on permanent rolls of the yard. 17.32 **_Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL): MDL_** has provided Apprenticeship Training for skill enhancement to 94 girl Apprentices in various trades during Financial Year 2017-18. There are around 68 women employees (executives and staff) members in the Forum of Women in Public Sector (WIPS). 17.33 **_Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML): BEML_** is creating a condusive environment of work for women employees/executives. The Company has constituted Women Cells in all the Production Units including Corporate Office to address the issue connected to Women Employees/Executives. A dedicated intranet mail-id has been provided to facilitate free exchange of ideas & views among women employees/executives of the Company. among women employees/executives of the Company. constituted and functions with a Senior Woman Executive as its Chairperson. Awareness programmes are being 17.34 **_Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL):_** There are 337 conducted for women and men employees so as to make women employees working in BDL as on December 1, BEL a safe place for women employees. 2017 which constitutes 10.69 % of the total workforce. Women employees (Executives & Non-Executives) are also 17.29 **_Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd._** nominated in Trade Union and Officer’s Association. **_(GRSE): In the GRSE representation of women is 4.8% of_** the total strength in the Company and 12.5% of recruitment 17.35 **_Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI):_** during 2017-18 (upto December, 2017). GRSE WIPS Chapter MIDHANI has extended all facilities as per the statutes for regularly interacted with Eastern Region WIPS Chapter the welfare of all its women employees. Women employees and Company nominated women employees to participate of MIDHANI belonging to Executive, supervisory and Non- in different workshops conducted by the WIPS Wing of Executive cadre are involved in all areas of operation of ----- 17.37 Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare deals with the rehabilitation and welfare of about 30 lakh Ex servicemen including widows of former Armed Forces personnel and their dependent family members. Financial assistance is being provided to the girls and women under 17.39 Widows of ESM are eligible for Resettlement Training under Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR). A number of DGR Employment Schemes like Coal Tipper Scheme, Oil Produce Agencies, Surplus Vehicles, Safal Booths, etc. are given priority to certain categories of widows of ESM. War widows are exempted from payment of one time contribution for ECHS membership. the Company right from Material procurement, production, various schemes. Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat maintenance, dispatches to support services such as Civil, provides financial assistance for education and marriage Finance, HR, Marketing etc. At present there are 71 women of daughters of ESM, widow re-marriage and vocational employees collectively working at par with men towards training of widows. Widows are also eligible for dual family achieving the Company goals. pension subject to conditions. 17.38 Higher Education scholarship amount is provided 17.36 **_Directorate General of Quality Assurance_** to girls under Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS). **_(DGQA):_** All opportunities and benefits as per the 5500 number of scholarships under PMSS has been guidelines and policies issued by the Government of India divided equally between boys and girls. The amount of and other statutory authorities from time to time with scholarships is ` 2,000/- for boys and ` 2,250/- for girls regard to women empowerment and welfare are being per month and is paid annually. implemented. 17.39 Widows of ESM are eligible for Resettlement ###### DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE Training under Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR). 17.37 Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare deals A number of DGR Employment Schemes like Coal Tipper ######  ----- ## 18 ###### INITIATIVES TOWARDS SIMPLIFICATION, DECENTRALIZATION AND ENHANCING THE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS ----- ###### Initiatives Towards Simplification, Decentralization and Enhancing the Ease of Doing Business 18.1 In keeping with the Government’s agenda of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ and in furtherance of the avowed objective of enhancing the ease of doing business, a number of initiatives were taken during the year for simplification and streamlining of procedures and decentralisation of decision-making. Additional powers have been delegated to the Service HQrs and other subordinate entities with a view to facilitating faster such delegation has been made are outlined below: (a) With the approval of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) the following delegation of financial powers was made in February 2017 for sanctioning capital acquisition proposals covered in the Services Capital Annual Acquisition Plans: |Upto ` 150 crore|Service HQs [Vice-Chiefs and DG (Coast Guard)]| |---|---| |Above ` 150 crore and upto ` 300 crore|Defence Secretary| |Above ` 300 crore and upto ` 2000 crore|Raksha Mantri| |Above ` 2000 crore and upt ` 3000 crore|Finance Minister| |Beyond ` 3000 crore|Cabinet Committee on Security| decision- making. An overview of such initiatives has been Upto ` 150 crore Service HQs provided in this chapter. [Vice-Chiefs and DG (Coast Guard)] ###### Delegation of Financial Powers and Above ` 150 crore and upto Defence Secretary ###### Decentralisation of Decision-making ` 300 crore 18.2 With a view to empowering the Armed Forces Above ` 300 crore and Raksha Mantri and other subordinate entities under the Ministry of upto ` 2000 crore Defence, as also to reduce the time taken in decision- Above ` 2000 crore and Finance Minister making, it has been decided to delegate a number of upt ` 3000 crore powers exercised hitherto by the Ministry to the Service Beyond ` 3000 crore Cabinet Committee on Headquarters and other entities. Some of the areas where Security ----- (c) The powers to issue permits for use of Army Aviation bases and Army controlled Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) and Helipads for scheduled flights, which were till now vested with the Ministry of Defence, have been delegated to Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) to reduce the channel for approval for the security clearance and to avoid unnecessary delays which caused inconvenience to the state dignitaries using army aviation bases. (d) Powers for undertaking works for perimeter security of sensitive military installation have been fully delegated to the Service Headquarters in order to expedite decision making. (e) Certain powers, in respect of post-contract management of capital acquisition contracts as well as for revenue procurement, hitherto exercised by the Ministry, have been delegated to Service Headquarters. These include extension of Delivery Period with imposition of LD and Extension of Letter of Credit (LC); amendments to financial implications of contracts on account of change in statutory levies; payment of additional Bank charges/ LC charges/ transportation charges, additional cost in opening of LC; amendments to delivery Terms/ Consignee for specific operational reasons; to invoke Guarantee/ Warranty clauses including free of cost repairs/ replacement; approval to conclude all AMC/ CMC. Contracts with value upto (b) With the intent to bring transformational changes ` 25 crore in case of STE and Full Powers in case in the Border Roads Organisation, in order to of OTE/ LTE can be concluded, improve the pace of execution of works and (f) Additional financial powers have been delegated to achieve the desired outcomes as per the to the Director General and other authorities of requirement of the Armed Forces, the Ministry National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the Indian Coast has delegated substantial administrative powers Guard. to BRO in August, 2017, right up to the level of Chief Engineer and Task Force Commander. It is (g) Ministry of Defence has delegated Financial expected that with this significant delegation of Powers for Critical Ammunition/Spares to the powers to BRO, the pace of road construction in Service Headquarters to be exercised by Vice the border areas would improve significantly and Chief of the Services in consultation with their BRO would be able to complete ongoing as well respective Integrated Financial Advisor (IFA)/ as new projects in compressed timelines. Principal Integrated Financial Advisor (PIFA). (c) The powers to issue permits for use of Army (h) Powers have been delegated to Vice Chiefs of the Services in respect of approval in principle for procurement of operational vehicles to replace condemned vehicles. (i) Powers were also delegated to Commandant/ Principals of Category ‘A’ institution for hiring of Civilian Academic Officers on contract basis for one year. (j) The work of distribution of Medals has also been delegated to Service Headquarters. ###### Simplification of Acquisition Procedures 18.3 For expeditious processing of proposals for acquisition of various items, the procedure for vetting the Government Sanction Letter (GSL)/Contract/Supply Order and allotting U.O. number has been simplified. 18.4 The new Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) to Service Headquarters. These include extension 2016 which came into effect from April 1, 2016 (DPP- of Delivery Period with imposition of LD and 2016) focuses on institutionalizing, streamlining and Extension of Letter of Credit (LC); amendments simplification of procedures. Enhancing the role of MSMEs to financial implications of contracts on in defence sector, and cutting down permissible time account of change in statutory levies; payment frames for various procurement activities, are the other of additional Bank charges/ LC charges/ defining features of DPP-2016. transportation charges, additional cost in opening of LC; amendments to delivery Terms/ 18.5 The new DPP has inter-alia enhanced and Consignee for specific operational reasons; to rationalised indigenous content, broadened the scope invoke Guarantee/ Warranty clauses including of Services Qualitative Requirements (SQR), eased free of cost repairs/ replacement; approval to and rationalised offset requirements, incorporated new conclude all AMC/ CMC. Contracts with value upto provisions for involving private industry as Production ----- 18.6 Taking these initiatives forward, the Offset Policy has been streamlined so that the vendor has the option to provide details of Indian Offset Partner (IOP)/Products at a later stage. Flexibility has been provided for changing IOP/Offset component in contracts under previous DPPs. ‘Services’ have been re-introduced as an avenue for discharge of offset obligation. 18.7 After the recent delegation of financial powers, a decision was taken that in respect of procurement cases for which RFPs were issued under previous delegated financial powers, irrespective of the authority which approved the proposal in-principle or considered the case during the procurement process, the final sanctioning authority will be determined as per the present delegation of financial powers. 18.8 Tax anomalies between Public Sector and private sector have been removed in order to provide a level playing field. Foreign Exchange Rate Variation (FERV) protection has been extended to the private sector on full imported content. ###### Enhancing the Ease of Doing Business design, development and manufacture. Taking the initiative forward, a revised ‘Make’ procedure was promulgated which provides for Government funding upto 90 percent and preferential treatment to MSMEs. 18.15 The ‘Make’ procedure under the Defence Procurement Procedures which was introduced initially in 2006, provides for collaboration between Government and private Indian Industry for indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment. Two sub-categories of ‘Make’ viz. ‘Make-I’ and ‘Make-II’ were introduced in 2016. Make-II procedure is for projects of prototype development without Government funding. As a major boost to ‘Make in India’ in the defence sector, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on 16[th] January 2018 cleared a simplified ‘Make-II’ procedure after a series of consultations with the industry. Salient features of the simplified procedure are as follows: Agencies and Technology Transfer Partners. Single vendor 18.11 DPSUs have been mandated to provide ‘deemed cases at bid-submission and TEC stages will no longer be registration’ i.e., vendors, registered with one DPSU automatically retracted but can be progressed with due automatically get registered with other DPSUs for specified justification and approval of the DAC. The DPP specifically products. addresses the issue of delay through a number of 18.12 Provisions have been made for OFBs and DPSUs measures including submission of RFP along with proposal to make payment through ‘Letter of Credit’ (LC) to Indian for seeking AON, providing for change of name of the vendors in global tenders. vendor and enlarging the scope of use of certifications and simulations. 18.13 Test facilities of Government entities have been opened to private sector. 18.6 Taking these initiatives forward, the Offset Policy has been streamlined so that the vendor has the option to ###### Boost to “Make in India” provide details of Indian Offset Partner (IOP)/Products at a later stage. Flexibility has been provided for changing 18.14 The DPP 2016 has given significant thrust to ‘Make IOP/Offset component in contracts under previous DPPs. in India’ through unequivocal preference to indigenous design, development and manufacture. Taking the initiative ----- - Project shall not be foreclosed once Project authorised to undertake PASSEX exercise with the 28 Sanction Order is issued. The winning bidder is identified countries within the parameter of these defined assured of an order; activities while on overseas encounter and during Port Visits to these countries. The Navy has also been authorised - Service HQrs to constitute a Project Facilitation to do PASSEX with these countries during the visit of Team to facilitate the process; the ships of these countries to Indian Ports. The Naval - Case to be progressed even if only one entity has Headquarters need approval of MoD only when they either offered an innovative solution; engage with the countries other than the said 28 countries or the scope of PASSEX is beyond identified activities. - Industry which develops the project will retain the title, ownership and IPR (except for specified 18.19 The policy on Restriction of Sale, Publication reasons like national security); & Distribution of Maps dated August 25, 1967 has been revised. This was necessitated by the need to - Normally no negotiations in multi-vendor bring it in tune with the liberal economic regime and to contracts. accommodate the technological changes that have taken 18.16 The simplified ‘Make-II’ procedure will reduce the total time from in-principle approval to placing of order by 50 percent. The estimated time to finish the whole process will come down from 103 weeks to 69 weeks. 18.17 A key development during the year which is expected to become a game-changer in development of industrial base in the defence sector in India in the years to come was the promulgation of the Strategic Partnership model in Defence sector on May 31, 2017 in the form of Chapter VII of DPP 2016 entitled ‘Revitalization of Defence Industrial Ecosystem through Strategic Partnerships’. The policy is intended to encourage broader participation of private sector in the manufacture of defence platforms and equipment. The Policy will serve to enhance competition, increase efficiencies, facilitate faster and more significant absorption of technology, create a tiered industrial ecosystem, ensure development of wider skill base and trigger innovation, leading to reduction in dependence place in the field of Cartography and advancement in space based technology and due to implementation of National Map Policy 2005, wherein two series of maps have been introduced viz. Defence Series Maps (DSMs) to cater for defence and national security requirements and Open Series Maps (OSMs) for open distribution. As per the revised guidelines maps of only 1:50,000 or larger scale are classified as restricted as against the earlier guidelines which specified maps of 1:1 Million or larger as classified. Further, map of scale: 4 Million or smaller are removed from the requirement of vetting of Ministry of Defence. 18.20 The policy for obtaining In-Principle Approval (IPA) of Raksha Mantri in Land acquisition cases has been revised. Under the revised procedure IPA will be issued at the level of Defence Secretary and approval of the Raksha Mantri is to be obtained only at the time of actual acquisition of land. The relevant rules have been amended acquisition of land. The relevant rules have been amended trigger innovation, leading to reduction in dependence to this effect. on imports and greater self-reliance in meeting national security needs. 18.21 The Ministry has approved a Pilot project for ###### Other Simplification and Rationalization on-line examination prior to physical and medical test for recruitment in Army. Initially, the project is being ###### Measures implemented in three Headquarters Recruiting Zone of 18.18 In order to simplify the procedure for Ambala, Chennai and Jaipur. obtaining approval of Ministry of Defence for Passage Exercise (PASSEX), the activities which 18.22 Quantification System of Selection was are to be undertaken during PASSEX have been introduced on December 31, 2008. Quantified System defined in consultation with countries, with whom brought along enhanced transparency and objectivity PASSEX can be undertaken. Indian Navy has been in the Selection Process. The QSS was last reviewed on ----- for nomination of Services officers for NDC, APPPA. 18.25 In a major initiative to streamline and rationalize the system of hiring seasonal porters and to bring it in tune with the directions of the Supreme Court of India, a comprehensive new scheme entitled “Terms and Conditions for Hiring of Seasonal Porters” has been promulgated by the Ministry. Seasonal porters hired by the Armed Forces often work in high altitudes and under harsh climatic 18.26 **_Procurement of ATV:_** Approval-in-principle for the procurement of 9 All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for 14 Corps in Northern Command, for extremely urgent operational requirements, under the powers delegated to the VCOAS, has been approved by the competent authority. 18.27 **_Procurement of LBPV:_** Approval-in-principle for one-time procurement of 50 Light Bullet Proof Vehicles (LBPV) for troops in Northern Command, for extremely urgent operational requirement, under the delegated powers of the VCOAS, has been approved by the competent authority. January 4, 2011. In the year 2017-18, the QSS has been conditions in the border areas, and alongside the Line of reviewed to improve the present system by bringing Control. The Scheme inter alia lays down the eligibility certain changes in the overall allocation of marks, CR conditions for hiring of such porters, the wages to be paid weightages and overall course weightages. to them, the terms and conditions of hiring, benefits eligible (including medical facilities, accommodation, insurance, 18.23 With a view to infusing more objectivity, compensation on death, one-time financial grant upon transparency and fairness in the system and to streamline severance etc.). It also opens a window for providing the holding of Selection Board, the new promotion policy regular employment to them as Multi Tasking Staff (MTS). for promotion to the rank of Maj Gen. and above have been The Scheme provides for computerised record-keeping to promulgated. regulate proper functioning of the entire Scheme. 18.24 NDC Course and APPPA Courses are conducted 18.26 **_Procurement of ATV:_** Approval-in-principle every year at the National Defence College and Indian Institute for the procurement of 9 All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. The existing policy 14 Corps in Northern Command, for extremely urgent has been reviewed to bring transparency in the process operational requirements, under the powers delegated ######  ----- be conducive in times of war to its prosecution and after its termination to effective demobilization. 2. The Armed Forces of the Union, namely, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. 3. Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence comprising Army Headquarters, Naval Headquarters, Air Headquarters and Defence Staff Headquarters. 4. The Reserves of the Army, Navy and Air Force. 5. The Territorial Army. 6. The National Cadet Corps. 7. Works relating to Army, Navy and Air Force. 8. Remounts, Veterinary and Farms Organisation. 9. Canteen Stores Department. 14. Defence Accounts Department. 15. Purchase of food stuffs for military requirements and their disposal, excluding those entrusted to Department of Food and Public Distribution. 16. All matters relating to Coast Guard Organisation, including : (i) Surveillance of maritime zones against oil spills; (ii) Combating oil spills in various maritime zones, except in the waters of ports and within 500 metres of off-shore exploration and production platforms, coastal refineries and associated facilities such as Single Buoy Mooring (SBM), Crude Oil Terminal (COT) and pipelines; (iii) Central Co-ordinating Agency ###### Appendix 1 Matters Dealt with by the Departments of the Ministry of Defence A. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE 13. Acquisition, requisitioning, custody and (Raksha Vibhag) relinquishment of land and property for defence purposes. Eviction of unauthorized occupants 1. Defence of India and every part thereof, including from defence land and property. preparation for defence and all such acts as may ----- 17. Matters relating to diving and related activities in **C.** **DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE RESEARCH &** the country. **DEVELOPMENT** 18. Procurement exclusive to the Defence Services. **(Raksha Anusandhan Tatha Vikas** ###### Vibhag) 19. All matters relating to Border Road Development Board and Border Road Organisation. 1. Apprising, assessing and advising Raksha Mantri on the influence on National Security of emerging ###### B. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE developments in Science and Technology. PRODUCTION 2. Rendering advice to Raksha Mantri and to the ###### (Raksha Utpadan Vibhag) three services and inter-services organizations 1. Ordnance Factory Board and Ordnance Factories. on all scientific aspects of weapons; weapons 2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. platforms; military operations; surveillance; support and logistics in all likely threats of conflict. 3. Bharat Electronics Limited. 3. To function, with the concurrence of the Ministry 4. Mazagon Docks Limited. 5. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited. 6. Goa Shipyard Limited. 7. Bharat Dynamics Limited. 8. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited. 9. Defence Quality Assurance Organizations, including Directorate General of Quality Assurance and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance. 10. Standardisation of defence equipment and stores including Directorate of Standardisation. 11. BEML Limited. 12. Hindustan Shipyard Limited. 13. Development of aeronautics industry and 3. To function, with the concurrence of the Ministry of External Affairs, as the nodal co-ordinating agency of the Ministry of Defence on all matters relating to Instruments of Accord with foreign Governments relating to the acquisition of technologies whose export to India is the subject of national security related controls of foreign Governments. 4. Formulation and execution of programmes of scientific research and design, development, test and evaluation, in fields of relevance to national security. 5. Direction and Administration of agencies, laboratories, establishments, ranges, facilities, programmes and projects of the Department. 6. Aeronautical Development Agency. 7. All matters relating to certification of the design air worthiness of military aircrafts, their equipment and stores. 13. Development of aeronautics industry and 7. All matters relating to certification of the design co-ordination among users other than those air worthiness of military aircrafts, their equipment concerned with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and and stores. the Department of Space. 8. All matters relating to the protection and transfer 14. Indigenisation, development and production of technology generated by the activities of the and defence equipment and participation of the Department. private sector in the manufacture of defence 9. Scientific analysis support and participation in equipment. the acquisition and evaluation proceedings of 15. Defence exports and international cooperation in all weapon systems and related technologies defence production. proposed to be acquired by the Ministry of Defence. ----- 13. In consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs, international relations in matters connected with the role of Science and Technology in national security, including : (i) matters relating to relations with Research Organizations of other countries and with Inter-governmental agencies, particularly those which concern themselves, inter alia, with the scientific and technological aspects of national security. (ii) Arrangements with Universities, educational and research-oriented institutions or bodies corporate abroad to provide for foreign scholarships and the training of Indian scientists and technologists under the administrative control of the Department. 3. Matters relating to Directorate General of Resettlement and Kendriya Sainik Board. 4. Administration of : a) the Pension Regulations for the Army 1961 (Parts I and II); b) the Pension Regulations for the Air Force, 1961 (Part I and II); c) the Navy (Pension) Regulations 1964; and d) the Entitlement Rules to Casualty Pensionary Awards to the Armed Forces Personnel, 1982. ###### E. DEFENCE (FINANCE) DIVISION (Raksha Vitta Vibhag) 1. To examine all Defence matters having a financial bearing. 10. To render advice on the technological and 18. Any other activity assigned to, and accepted intellectual property aspects of the import of by the Department through understandings technology by production units and enterprises or arrangements with any other Ministry, manufacturing, or proposing to manufacture, Department, Agency of the Government of India equipment and stores for the Armed Services. whose activities have a bearing on the scientific and technological aspects of national security. 11. To deal with reference made under section 35 of the Patents Act, 1970(39 of 1970). **D.** **DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN** ###### WELFARE 12. Financial and other material assistance to ###### (Poorva Senani Kalyan Vibhag) individuals, institutions and bodies corporate, for study and for the training of manpower on 1. Matters relating to Armed Forces Veterans aspects of Science an d Technology that bear on (Ex-Servicemen), including pensioners. national Security. 2. Armed Forces Veterans (Ex-Servicemen) Contributory Health Scheme. 13. In consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs, ----- 6. To prepare Defence budget and other estimates Headquarters in the discharge of their financial for the Defence Services, Civil Estimates of responsibility. Ministry of Defence, estimates in respect of 9. To function as the accounting authority for the Defence Pensions and to monitor the progress of Defence Services. the scheme against the budget. 10. To prepare the Appropriation Accounts for the 7. To exercise post-budget vigilance to ensure Defence Services. that there are neither considerable shortfalls in expenditure nor unforeseen excesses. 11. To discharge the responsibility for payments and internal audit of Defence expenditure through the 8. To advise heads of branches of the Armed Forces Controller General of Defence Accounts. ----- ###### Appendix II Ministers, Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries who were in Position from January 1, 2017 Onwards **RAKSHA MANTRI** **Shri Manohar Parrikar** From November 9, 2014 to March 13, 2017 **Shri Arun Jaitley** From March 13, 2017 to September 3, 2017 **Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman** From September 3, 2017 onwards **RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI** **Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre** From July 5, 2016 onwards **DEFENCE SECRETARY** **CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF** **Shri G. Mohan Kumar** **General Bipin Rawat,** From May 25, 2015 to May 24, 2017 UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM From January 1, 2017 onwards **Shri Sanjay Mitra** From May 25, 2017 onwards **SECRETARY DEFENCE PRODUCTION** **CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF** **Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta** **Admiral Sunil Lanba,** From May 25, 2015 to October 31, 2017 PVSM, AVSM, AD From June 1, 2016 onwards **Dr. Ajay Kumar** From December 1, 2017 onwards **SECRETARY EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE** **CHIEF OF AIR STAFF** **Shri Prabhu Dayal Meena** **Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa,** From November 1, 2014 to July 31, 2017 PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC From January 1, 2017 onwards **Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty** From July 31, 2017 onwards **Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty** From July 31, 2017 onwards **SECRETARY (DR&D)** **Dr. S. Christopher** From May 29, 2015 onwards **SCIENTIFIC** **ADVISOR TO RAKSHA MANTRI** **Shri G. Satheesh Reddy** From June 5, 2015 onwards **SECRETARY DEFENCE FINANCE** **Shri S.K. Kohli** September 30, 2016 onwards ----- The defence pension is disbursed to over 25 lakh pensioners involving an expenditure of over ` 60,000 crore every year. The defence pension management system rests primarily on four pillars comprising the Record Offices that maintain the service records, the pension sanctioning authorities, the pension disbursing agencies and the RBI, which manages the cash balance of the government and reimburses the pension disbursed by the banks to the pensioners. Pension is sanctioned by the Principal Controllers of Defence Accounts, at Allahabad, Mumbai (for Navy) and Controller of Defence Account, New Delhi (for Air Force), working under the Controller General of Defence Accounts, Ministry of Defence. Pension is disbursed by the Defence Pension Disbursing Offices (DPDO) of the Defence Accounts Department, banks, Indian Embassy, Nepal, State Treasuries, Pay & Accounts Offices and Post Office, Kathua (J&K). **Why did we do this Review?** The review was undertaken to ascertain the efficiency and effectiveness of the Pension Disbursement System including the budgeting, accounting and internal controls existing in the four pillars of the defence pension system viz., the Record Offices, the Pension Sanctioning Authorities (PSAs), the Pension Disbursement Agencies (PDAs) and the Reserve Bank of India. The objective of the review was to report on the efficiency and effectiveness issues, including the Information Technology applications in place, with a view to make appropriate recommendations. ###### Appendix III EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The defence pension is disbursed to over 25 lakh pensioners expenditure was not booked to the pension head of account involving an expenditure of over ` 60,000 crore every year. and was lying under RBI Suspense head because of the The defence pension management system rests primarily inability of the banks to furnish the Pension Payment Scrolls on four pillars comprising the Record Offices that maintain on the basis of which the Principal Controller of Defence the service records, the pension sanctioning authorities, the Accounts, Pension [PCDA (P)] would book the amounts to the final head of account. This resulted in incorrect depiction of pension account, with attendant implications for the revenue deficit figures of the government. The cumulative amount lying in the suspense head at the end of March, 2016 was ` 6,831.95 crore. **2.** **Inefficiencies in the pension authorisation** **process** We observed that the process for authorization of the pension involved several players and multiple stages, often resulting in avoidable delays in issue of the pension payment order (PPOs). There was a need for review of the authorization process, so that it is less cumbersome and less time consuming. We also observed that although the information is being captured electronically at the Record Offices, the PSAs and the PDAs, the lack of their integration results in an inefficient flow of information that is prone to transcription errors and the resultant error in the pension payments. existing in the four pillars of the defence pension system in an inefficient flow of information that is prone to viz., the Record Offices, the Pension Sanctioning Authorities transcription errors and the resultant error in the pension (PSAs), the Pension Disbursement Agencies (PDAs) and payments. the Reserve Bank of India. The objective of the review **(Paragraph 3.2)** was to report on the efficiency and effectiveness issues, including the Information Technology applications in place, **3.** **Deficiencies in the pension disbursement system** with a view to make appropriate recommendations. We observed that the transmission errors as well as other ###### Key Findings mistake in the banks, which account for nearly 75 per cent of the pension disbursements, had resulted in numerous **1.** **Incomplete accounting of pension expenditure** cases of underpayments and overpayments. The main We observed that every year substantial amount of points noticed were: ----- (b) Similarly, we observed overpayment of ` 118.23 crore to 11,973 pensioners based on test audit of the records of one month. Major reasons for over-payment were incorrect revision of pension, non-deduction of commuted portion of pension, and irregular payment of fixed medical allowance. Analysis of bulk data for the period 2011-12 to 2015-16 indicated an overpayment of ` 518.70 crore. These cases needed detailed investigation. **(Paragraph 4.3)** (c) Out test audit also indicated several cases of double payments and other irregularities in disbursement of pension such as pensions of multiple pensioners being credited to one account, pension being paid by the PDA without the Pension Payment orders (PPOs), and certain instances of pension being paid from the defence head to the pensioners of other departments. **(Paragraph 4.4 and 4.5)** **(Paragraph 4.9)** **4.** **Control deficiencies** We observed control deficiencies in all the four pillars of the pension disbursement system which adversely impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of the system. Some of the major control deficiencies were: (a) Delays in getting information from the units contributed significantly to the delays in processing of the pension cases. **(Paragraph 5.1)** (b) The control deficiencies at the PCDA (P) included absence of controls on maintaining information about the exact number of pensioners, lack of control on correct accounting, inadequate audit, and inadequate monitoring of the cases of overpayments, fraudulent payments, and (a) We identified, based on test check for one bank account etc. There were also mismatches month, cases of 21,434 pensioners who were between the information in the banks’ payment under-paid amounting to ` 106.17 crore. Major scrolls and the information maintained by the reasons for underpayments were non-revision/ sanctioning authority i.e., PCDA. incorrect revision of pensions, non-restoration of commuted portion of pension, wrong revision **(Paragraph 4.7)** of disability element, and non-revision of fixed (f) Lack of validation checks and missing information medical allowance. Analysis of bulk data for were also noticed in the Aashraya software used the period 2011-12 to 2015-16 indicated possible by the Defence Pension Disbursing Offices. underpayment of ` 228.85 crore. These cases needed detailed investigation. **(Paragraph 4.8)** **(Paragraph 4.2)** (g) There were several cases of non-deduction of Income Tax at source. (b) Similarly, we observed overpayment of ` 118.23 crore to 11,973 pensioners based on test audit **(Paragraph 4.9)** ----- - While the existing monitoring system for timely authorisation of the pension should be strengthened, the existing procedure should be reviewed to see if it could be simplified to make the process less cumbersome and less time consuming. Lessons learnt on the non-defence, civil pension side, including delegated powers to Heads of the Offices to sanction pension, could be explored for adoption. - PPOs should be sent by the PSAs directly to the PDAs, in electronic form. - The three pillars-Record Offices, PSAs, and PDAsshould be connected online, enabling automated flow of information, in a secure mode, with proper validation and security checks. - PCDA (P) should implement comprehensive e-audit of the scrolls for timely detection of deviations, including under and overpayments, to enable prompt corrective action. This Report relates to matters arising from the audit of the financial transactions of IAF and relevant records relating to IAF in the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Accounts Department, Military Engineer Services (MES), Defence Public Sector Undertakings and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and its laboratories dedicated primarily to IAF. An amount of ` 21.57 crore was recovered after having been pointed out by Audit. Highlights of findings included in the Report are as under: **I** **Induction of Strategic Missile System in ‘S’** **Sector** In view of the threat perception, Government of India approved the induction of Strategic missile in the ‘S’ sector to provide the necessary deterrence. The missile systems were to be installed at the six designated sites, between 2013 and 2015. But till date none of the missile systems has been installed. The main reason for the delay in installation of the missile systems procured at ` 3,619.25 crore from M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was, delay in execution of civil works at the sites. **(Paragraph 2.1)** **II** **Installation of autopilots of Jaguar Aircraft** pensioners during 2011-12 to 2015-16. **OVERVIEW** **(Paragraph 5.3)** The total expenditure of the Defence Services during the year 2015-16 was ` 2,43,534 crore Of this, the Indian Air 5. **Key Recommendations** Force (IAF) spent ` 53,047 crore which was 21.78 per cent of the total expenditure on the Defence Services. The Some of the key recommendations made by us in light of major portion of expenditure of IAF was Capital in nature, the audit findings are as follows: constituting 58.81 per cent of their total expenditure. - RBI should make the reimbursement to the banks This Report relates to matters arising from the audit of the conditional upon the proof of submission of the financial transactions of IAF and relevant records relating payment scroll to the PCDA (P). Alternatively, to IAF in the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Accounts RBI should introduce financial disincentives for Department, Military Engineer Services (MES), Defence not submitting the electronic-scroll (e-scrolls) to Public Sector Undertakings and Defence Research and PCDA (P) Allahabad. Development Organisation (DRDO) and its laboratories - While the existing monitoring system for dedicated primarily to IAF. An amount of ` 21.57 crore ----- Aircraft in 1997 remains largely unrealised even after 20 **VII** **Serviceability and Maintenance of IL Series** years. **Aircraft** **(Paragraph 2.2)** Serviceability of the IL fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was low because of delay in servicing and repair. This was **III** **Premature procurement of mini Crash Fire** in turn largely attributable to poor availability of spares and **Tenders** delay by IAF in signing maintenance support contract with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). The avionics of IAF procured mini Crash Fire Tenders (CFTs) at a cost of ` IL fleet has not been upgraded; as a result they continued to 31.34 crore much before completion infrastructure works fly with 1985 vintage avionics. There was delay in carrying at eight Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) in Eastern ‘C’ out first and second overhaul of IL-76 aircraft which meant command. This resulted in under utilization of these CFTs that aircraft were flown without overhaul, well past the due for more than three years since their delivery and only five date for overhaul. Air to Air refuelling is a crucial capability CFTs were deployed at the respective ALGs in 2016. both during combat as well as peace time operations. IL **(Paragraph 2.3)** 78 aircraft are dedicated for this purpose. However, due to **IV** **Delay in overhaul of aero-engines** Non-dispatch of contracted quantity of aero-engines abroad for overhaul and life extension during 2013 and 2014 led to non-utilisation of the aero-engines for grounded helicopters. Besides, there was an additional expenditure of ` 3.86 crore due to higher rates of the overhaul in succeeding years. **(Paragraph 2.4)** **V** **Limitation of Recce capability in ‘S’ Sector** Reconnaissance (Recce) and Surveillance capability in ‘S’ sector was affected due to delay in construction of support and maintenance facilities at Air Force Station ‘BB’. Besides, there was an additional expenditure of ` 34.40 crore during 2011-16 as Recce missions in ‘S’ sector had to be undertaken from Air Force Station ‘CC’. Serviceability of the IL fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was low because of delay in servicing and repair. This was in turn largely attributable to poor availability of spares and delay by IAF in signing maintenance support contract with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). The avionics of IL fleet has not been upgraded; as a result they continued to fly with 1985 vintage avionics. There was delay in carrying out first and second overhaul of IL-76 aircraft which meant that aircraft were flown without overhaul, well past the due date for overhaul. Air to Air refuelling is a crucial capability both during combat as well as peace time operations. IL78 aircraft are dedicated for this purpose. However, due to inadequate infrastructure and support facilities the Air to Air fuelling capability was hampered. **(Paragraph 2.7)** **VIII** **Non-operationalization of ‘D’ level facility** Lack of due diligence on part of the Ministry/Indian Air Force in ensuring the availability of transfer of technology (ToT) for re-equipment/avionics (RE) systems of AN-32 aircraft prior to conclusion of the Contract/Addendum for ‘D’ level facility, resulted in dependency on multiple original equipment manufacturers and accumulation of repairable with serviceability and financial concerns. **(Paragraph 2.8)** **IX** **Irregular availing of LTC by Officers in Indian** **Air Force during their private visits to foreign** **countries** **(Paragraph 2.5)** Officers in Indian Air Force (IAF) were taking approvals from competent authority to proceed abroad on leave on **VI** **Non-functioning of under vehicle scanning** personal grounds. However, though they visited foreign **systems at Air Force Bases** destinations during the sanctioned leave, they were Indian Air Force procured 57 under vehicle scanning (UVS) allowed claim for Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for cities systems during March 2012 to November 2012 at a cost of in India, which they did not visit. Permissions of LTC for ` 17.09 crore to strengthen the security at the entry gates journeys to foreign destination and payments of ` 82.58 of 50 Air Bases. Only 17 UVS systems are functioning as lakh by the respective authorities were irregular and in on date. gross violation of provision of LTC contained in Defence Travel Regulations. **(Paragraph 2.6)** **(Paragraph 2.9)** ----- This report contains major findings arising from the test audit of transactions of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. Some of the major findings included in the Report are discussed below: **I** **Performance Audit on the Inventory Management** **of Naval Stores, Equipment and Spare Parts in** **Indian Navy** Material planning has many areas of responsibility, but the most significant ones are provisioning, inventory management and issue management. Good inventory management is vital to reduce inventory carrying cost. Information technology has a vital role to play in provisioning and continuous improvement in this area through automation in the form of Integrated Logistics Management System, an on-line, data linked computer system supporting the Navy’s material planning. The procurement quantity generated by the system based provisioning formula was on the higher side and was projecting quantities equivalent to three to six years’ annual consumption requirements due to an algebraic anomaly in the existing formula. Inventory control mechanism in the Indian Navy is deficient to the extent that it was not following the ABC categorisation norms. This impacts the quality of review provisioning and assessment of maximum and minimum stock levels of inventory. Laid down timeline for processing of indents was not adhered to leading to cascading effect in procurement of stores. Items procured under Proprietary Article Certificate and Single Tender Enquiry were significantly more vis-a-vis items procured under Open Tender Enquiry and Rate Contracts, which led to reduced competition/ monopolistic situation. ###### OVERVIEW Procurement of obsolete items worth ` 46.92 crore indicated lack of due diligence while making procurement The total expenditure of the Defence Services during the decisions. Average demand compliance at Material year 2015-16 was ` 2,43,534 crore. Of this, the navy spent Organizations was around 70 per cent. Inventory worth ` ` 35,196 crore while Coast Guard spent ` 3,034 crore, 7359.37 crore was held by Material Organizations above which constituted approximately 14.45 percent and 1.25 the Upper Stock Level resulting in avoidable liability of percent respectively of the total Defence Expenditure. The inventory carrying cost of ` 588.75 crore per annum with major portion of the expenditure of the Navy is capital corresponding risk of deterioration and obsolescence of in nature, constituting almost 56.47 percent of the total stores held. expenditure whereas expenditure of Coast Guard was equally distributed between Capital and Revenue Heads **(Chapter-II)** amounting to ` 1,517 crore for each. **II** **Accidents of ships and submarines in Indian** This report contains major findings arising from the test **Navy** audit of transactions of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. Some of the major findings included in the The loss of a ship/ submarine adversely affects the operational preparedness of the Navy, as acquisition of new ships/ submarines involves procurement/ construction process of more than eight to ten years. It is therefore, imperative that Navy maintains its assets free from accidents during peace time evolutions. Between 2007-08 and 2015-16, Indian Navy ships and submarines were involved in 38 accidents, primarily attributable to fire/explosion/flooding. The Indian Navy since inception had no institutionalized framework to deal with safety issues. A dedicated organization for dealing with safety issues was setup by the Indian Navy only in 2014, however, it awaits Government’s sanction. **(Paragraph 3.1)** **III** **Functioning of Marine Gas Turbine Overhaul** **facility** INS Eksila is overhauling the M3E Gas Turbines since 11991, but continued to encounter abnormal delays in consumption requirements due to an algebraic anomaly 11991, but continued to encounter abnormal delays in in the existing formula. Inventory control mechanism in completion of the overhaul of the Gas Turbines, inter- the Indian Navy is deficient to the extent that it was not alia, due to non-availability of spares and manpower. The following the ABC categorisation norms. This impacts the facility required for overhaul of M-15 Gas Turbines was yet quality of review provisioning and assessment of maximum to be completed though the facility had been planned to and minimum stock levels of inventory. Laid down timeline be set up since 1986. Meanwhile, two out of twelve 1241 for processing of indents was not adhered to leading to RE class ships, which employ the M-15 Gas Turbines, had cascading effect in procurement of stores. Items procured been decommissioned by April 2006. Overhaul facility for under Proprietary Article Certificate and Single Tender M-36 Gas Turbines planned in 2008, has also been delayed Enquiry were significantly more vis-a-vis items procured for want of synchronization between civil works and under Open Tender Enquiry and Rate Contracts, which procurement of equipment. Consequently, Navy continued led to reduced competition/ monopolistic situation. to depend on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ----- for overhaul of Gas Turbines, incurring an expenditure resulted in excess procurement of ten equipment worth ` of ` 317.77 crore. INS Eksila is grappling with inadequate 5.58 crore. availability of technical expertise, due to non-retention of **(Paragraph 3.5)** manpower for long duration. **VII** **Fleet tankers rendered vulnerable due to delay** **(Paragraph 3.2)** **in fructification of offset obligation** **IV** **Operation and Maintenance of UH-3H helicopters** Non-availability of the defence systems onboard the fleet tankers, since their delivery in 2011, rendered them The UH-3H fleet of helicopters, procured as an integral vulnerable to external threats. Further non-linking of part of Landing Platform Deck, was unable to maintain payment with the supply/installation of vital defence the desired levels of serviceability in six out of seven years systems catered for under offset clauses of the contracts of its operations since commissioning despite reduction for two fleet tankers, resulted in premature payment of ` of the Unit Establishment of the squadron from four to 26.73 crore to the foreign vendor. three helicopters. In absence of clear targets, the deck based flying remained significantly low. Non-existence **(Paragraph 3.6)** of dedicated depot level maintenance, facilities and non availability of spares adversely impac-ted the maintenance of the fleet. Further, Navy continues to be dependent on the foreign repair agency for maintenance, servicing and logistics issues due to lack of training of Naval personnel. **(Paragraph 3.3)** **V** **Risky** **exploitation** **of** **Sindhughosh** **class** **submarines due to delay in installation of** **periscopes** Delay of more than 34 months in according approval by the Ministry for amendment to contract for change in ownership of the seller and delivery period extension, required for supply of the periscopes, led to delay in delivery and installation of periscopes for Sindhughosh class submarines. This resulted in risky exploitation of submarines for 22 to 62 months till next refit. **VIII** **Deficient small arms practice firing by Naval** **Officers in Delhi Area** All Indian Navy personnel are required to have working knowledge of handling all types of small arms. It was noticed that the coverage of Naval officers in practice firing was meagre in Delhi Area creating concerns about their ability to handle small arms. **(Paragraph 3.7)** **IX** **Unwarranted Procurement of aero-engines for a** **helicopter fleet** Indian Navy, while placing the order for procurement of four aero-engines for two helicopters damaged in an accident, did not take into consideration one helicopter which was declared Beyond Economical Repairs before the conclusion of the contract and16 aero-engines received post-overhaul. Although, these excess engines were absorbed in subsequent procurement of five helicopters, Beyond Economical Repairs declaration of another helicopters resulted in inventory holding of the aeroengines more than its authorization and unproductive expenditure of ` 16.62 crore on the procurement of three excess aero-engines. **(Paragraph 3.8)** post-overhaul. Although, these excess engines were **(Paragraph 3.4)** absorbed in subsequent procurement of five helicopters, Beyond Economical Repairs declaration of another **VI** **Non-installation** **of** **a** **mandatory** **system** helicopters resulted in inventory holding of the aero- **comprising the flight safety of aircraft** engines more than its authorization and unproductive Non-availability of a critical flight safety equipment on expenditure of ` 16.62 crore on the procurement of three board the Indian Navy’s and Coast Guard’s aircraft, has excess aero-engines. impacted their safe operation for the past 12 years. The **(Paragraph 3.8)** situation would persist for another four years due to **X** **Avoidable procurement and installation of** asynchronous time lines for delivery of the equipment and **Mobile Satellite Service Terminal for an aircraft** its installation on board the aircraft. Further, failure to take cognizance of de-induction of one of the aircraft fleet, Failure of the Indian Navy to take cognizance of the ----- **(Paragraph 3.10)** **XII** **Avoidable expenditure on procurement of rice** In deviation from the existing policy on provisioning and procurement of dry rations, Indian Navy resorted to local purchase of rice for the naval contingent in Delhi Area, thereby, incurring extra expenditure of ` 0.89 crore in procurement of rice. **(Paragraph 3.11)** **XIII** **Irregular payment of** ` 5.23 crore as Foreign **Exchange Rate Variation to a shipyard** Indian Coast Guard authorities made a payment of ` 5.23 crore to M/s Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa as Foreign Exchange Rate Variation due to misinterpretation of contractual provisions. **(Paragraph 4.1)** de-induction plan of Tu-142M aircraft fleet, resulted in **Functioning** **of** **Directorate** **General** **Married** procurement of an excess Mobile Satellite Service Terminal **Accommodation Project (MAP)** for an aircraft at ` 0.95 crore. Further, de-induction of Directorate General Married Accommodation Project (DG another three aircraft by 2017 would render installation of MAP) was created as a special organization, to construct Mobile Satellite Service terminals on these aircraft, largely deficit married accommodation for the defence services unfruitful. personnel in an expeditious and time bound manner. **(Paragraph 3.9)** Audit of the Directorate revealed that only 80,692 Dwelling Units (DUs) were constructed up to March 2016 against **XI** **Procurement of weather radars for Dornier** a target of 1,98,881 DUs, which were to be constructed **aircraft** in four phases of four years each from 2002 onwards. Incorrect prioritization of stations, inaccurate assessment Non-supply of a critical component viz., display units, of deficiency and construction of accommodation beyond as part of procurement of weather radars impacts the authorization accentuated the impact of shortfall. operational exploitation of the Dornier aircraft fleet. **(Paragraph 2.1)** **Loss in procurement of Jelly Filled Cable** Lack of clear direction from Director General Quality Assurance (DGQA) regarding conduct of the tests for which they do not have their own facility led to inordinate delay of 15 months in completion of evaluation of Jelly Filled Cables. As a result, commercial offer was revised by the vendor culminating in loss of ` 1.28 crore to the Government in procurement of 3000 Km Jelly Filled Cable. **(Paragraph 2.2)** **Overhauling and procurement of microlite aircraft** In deviation from the extant policy, 34 engines of existing microlite aircraft were contracted for overhaul at a cost exceeding 50 percent of the cost of a new engine by the Director General, National Cadet Corps (DG NCC)Further, additional 110 microlite aircraft were procured at a cost of ` 52.91 crore despite low utilization of the existing fleet. **(Paragraph 2.3)** ###### OVERVIEW This Report contains the results of audit of the financial **Management of Defence owned Railway Wagons/** transactions for the year ended March 2016 and performance **Coaches** reviews of projects/schemes of Ministry of Defence In audit of management of Defence owned Railway pertaining to Army, Ordnance Factories, Department of Wagons/Coaches, various deficiencies were noticed Defence, Department of Defence Production, Defence such as excess scaling of 17 AC Coaches/Military Research and Development Organisation, Military Engineer Langars (` 50 crore), loss of interest on advance Services and Border Roads Organisation. payment (` 23.87 crore), excess payment due to non- The significant audit findings as brought out in the report uniformity in in cost calculation of Military Special Trains are summarized as follows: (` 30.44 crore), non monitoring of Additional Rail Facilities ----- Despite serious concerns highlighted by Audit in Performance Audit report on Ammunition management in Army, no significant improvement took place in the critical deficiency in availability of ammunition and quality of ammunition supplied by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) since March 2013. Shortfall in meeting the production target by OFB continued. Further, majority of the procurement cases from other than OFB which were initiated by Army HQ during 2009-13 were pending as of January 2017. There were persisting delays in completion of the defect investigation by DGQA and replacement/repair of rejected/unserviceable ammunition by OFB. Ammunition depots with shortage of fire fighting staff and equipment remained accident prone. **(Paragraph 3.2)** **Loss due to non-recovery of rent and premium in respect** **of Mobile Towers installed in a military station** 13 mobile towers of private telephone companies were installed at Chandimandir Military Station without the requisite approval of the Ministry of Defence, leading to loss of ` 4.33 crore on account of non-recovery of rent and premium. **(Paragraph 3.4)** **Wasteful expenditure on procurement of incompatible** **equipment** In procurement of 20 numbers of Photowrite Systems, Director General Military Intelligence had accepted separate Performance Bond and warranty bonds of each system by violating the contract provisions. Eleven systems became non functional within 3 to 22 months of procurement resulting in loss of ` 21.28 crore. Despite poor performance of the firm during delivery and warranty period of the systems, warranty bonds were allowed to lapse without encashment. **(Paragraph 3.7)** Unfruitful expenditure of ` 4.46 crore on part construction of security walls at Central Ordnance Depot, Agra and along the eastern boundaries of Cantonment area at Dehradun Failure to ensure availability of site resulted in part construction of security walls thereby impinging on security of Central Ordnance Depot, Agra and Cantonment area of Dehradun besides an unfruitful expenditure of ` 4.46 crore. **(Paragraph 4.2 and 4.4)** **Unwarranted expenditure on execution of work** (ARF) projects and non adjustment of ` 356 crore paid **Unnecessary expenditure on cattle perimeter fencing** to Railway on account of ARF projects. Despite these General Officer Commanding (GOC), Headquarters deficiencies there is no mechanism in Army HQ to check Delhi Area sanctioned jobs in piecemeal for construction commercial exploitation of Defence owned Railway of cattle perimeter fencing around Officers married Wagons/Coaches by the Railways. accommodation in Delhi Cantonment although perimeter **(Paragraph 3.1)** wall around complexes was already existing. This had **Ammunition Management in Army – Follow up Audit** resulted in unnecessary expenditure of ` 3.42 crore. Despite serious concerns highlighted by Audit in **(Paragraph 3.6)** Performance Audit report on Ammunition management in Army, no significant improvement took place in the critical **Loss due to procurement of defective equipment** deficiency in availability of ammunition and quality of In procurement of 20 numbers of Photowrite Systems, ammunition supplied by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) Director General Military Intelligence had accepted since March 2013. Shortfall in meeting the production target separate Performance Bond and warranty bonds of by OFB continued. Further, majority of the procurement ----- **Excess payment of electricity charges amounting to** ` **Irregular sanction and expenditure of** ` 5.20 crore on **32.13 crore** **construction of vehicle testing ground after completion** **of the project** Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) introduced, in August 2012, a new tariff for Director General, Research & Development accorded sanction consumers providing public services, which also included for construction of Vehicle Testing Ground at Vehicle Research defence establishments. MSEDCL further introduced & Development Establishment, Ahmednagar (VRDE) at a separate tariff, in June, 2015, for government educational cost of ` 5.20 crore in April, 2009 based on VRDE’s proposal Institutes and hospitals and other Defence establishments of March, 2005 to meet the specific requirement of testing falling under the category of public services. However, the Unmanned Ground Vehicle(UGV) being developed on 2.5 seven Garrison Engineers, who received electricity in bulk Ton ‘B’ vehicle. However, by then UGV Project was closed. from MSEDCL for supply to defence educational institutes, The expenditure is rendered infructuous because the Testing hospitals and other defence establishments, failed to Ground cannot be gainfully utilized as Army’s requirement is exercise checks on the correctness of tariff applied before of a 50 Kg UGV for which existing VRDE Test Tracks would making payment to MSEDCL, resulting in excess payment suffice. of ` 32.13 crore. **Non utilization of assets** **(Paragraph 4.5)** **(Paragraph 6.2)** **Infructuous expenditure of** ` **19.53 crore** To demonstrate the missile in the range of 1200M and 1500M as stipulated by the Army, Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi procured 20 LAHAT missiles in spite of reservation of the foreign supplier due to technical constraints related to stability of the missile. During demonstration trials, the missiles failed to achieve the stipulated criteria/range of 1200M to 1500M. Army refused to accept the missile, thereby the payment of ` 19.53 crore made to the supplier was rendered infructuous. **(Paragraph 6.3)** ###### ORDNANCE FACTORY ORGANISATION **Performance of Ordnance Factory Board** Failure of Chief Engineer, Bareilly to make clear provision of bypass road in drawings and to incorporate the complete scope of work in the contract had resulted in non-completion of the road. As a result, Explosive Dump constructed in May, 2014 at a cost of ` 7.65 crore could not be utilized. **(Paragraph 4.6)** **Avoidable extra expenditure** Failure of Director General, Border roads in accepting tenders within the validity period and inadequacies in tender documents resulted in retendering and avoidable extra expenditure of ` 6.47 crore. **Ordnance Factories:** 41 in number divided under five **(Paragraph 5.1)** operating groups produce a range of arms, ammunition, equipment, clothing etc. primarily for the Armed Forces **Development of an Integrated Aerostat Surveillance** of the country. The factories function under the Ordnance **System** Factory Board. Import of a balloon costing ` 6.20 crore by a DRDO’s lab The Board received budgetary grant of under a project for development of aerostat surveillance ` 14,750/- crore and ` 687 crore in 2015-16 to meet system lacks rationale. Further, the project itself did not its revenue expenditure and capital expenditure achieve its objectives despite an expenditure of ` 49.50 respectively. During the last five years, both revenue crore. and capital expenditure have shown increasing **(Paragraph 6.1)** trends. ----- During 2015-16, the Cost of Production at the Board was There were also delays in supplies ranging from 2 to 17 ` 18,294 crore with the share of Stores, Labour, Direct months: in eight cases due to delay in conduct of Pre Expenses and Overhead costs at 57 per cent, 11 per cent, 2 Despatch Inspection (PDI)/ opening of Letter of Credit (LC) per cent and 30 per cent respectively. Cost of Production by the Factories and in balance cases, on the part of suppliers. showed 11 per cent increase over the figures of 2014-15. We also noticed instances of delay both in referring quality Over the period 2011-16, the average overhead charges claims by the Factories and subsequent resolution of the per annum was ` 4674 crore which constituted around same by the suppliers resulting in quality claims worth 28 per cent of the average annual Cost of Production (` ` 2.24 crore remaining pending for settlement from seven 16,462 crore) of Ordnance Factories Organisation. Major to ten months. Ordnance Factory Board may consider elements of the overheads are supervision charges and including a provision of Liquidated Damage (LD) for indirect labour cost which together registered 60 to 70 delayed supply as well as delay against quality claims. per cent of total overhead cost during 2011-12 to 2015-16. **(Paragraph 7.2)** Value of issues increased by 12 per cent from ` 16,664 crore **Non-revision of Labour Estimates after introduction of CNC** in 2014-15 to ` 18,624 crore in 2015-16. The Army is the **machines and incorrect payment of Piece Work Profit** major indentor for the products of the Ordnance Factories, accounting for nearly 80 per cent of the total issues during the year 2015-16. Deficit incurred in respect of issues to the Army was ` 128 crore in 2015-16 against surplus of ` 161 crore in 2014-15. Though, total Defence issues reported a deficit of ` 91 crore in 2015-16, losses in their issue, are offset by surplus generated by the IFD factories (` 227 crore) resulting in an overall profit of `167 crore in 2015-16. **(Paragraph 7.1)** **Management of Import Contract in Ordnance Factories** Ordnance Factories import crucial part of its stores and plants & machineries. Audit examination of selected import contracts concluded by the five factories during 2012-15 revealed that there were deficiencies in management of the contracts at pre-contract as well as post-contract stages. **Non-revision of Labour Estimates after introduction of CNC** **machines and incorrect payment of Piece Work Profit** Ordnance Factories are required to revise the Labour Estimates after introduction of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines. The Estimates quantifies the unit labour cost for each item of production and serves as the template for labour planning, deployment and control on costs. But in three-fourth of the sampled cases examined, the selected four Factories did not revise the labour estimates. In deviation from the norms laid down by the Board, two Factories over-estimated the labour hours (SMH) required for meeting production targets in 2013-14 and 2014-15. All the four Factories under-estimated the available SMH in eight out of 10 instances by applying incorrect norms during 2012-15. The Target SMH and Available SMH figures being unreliable, labour planning in the Factories was deficient to that extent. At Metal & Steel Factory (MSF) Ishapore, actual output SMH was less that those reported in three production shops in 99 out of 102 instances. This resulted in excess payment of Piece Work Profit (PWP) aggregating ` 2.60 crore to direct Industrial Employees (IEs). Further, payments of PWP to indirect workers (not eligible for PWP) were also noticed in all the four Factories. in three production shops in 99 out of 102 instances. This Audit found that undue time was taken in negotiations and resulted in excess payment of Piece Work Profit (PWP) approval of supply orders as only 2 out of 28 test checked aggregating ` 2.60 crore to direct Industrial Employees supply orders had been placed within the stipulated (IEs). Further, payments of PWP to indirect workers (not time frame. Provision for constitution of collegiate eligible for PWP) were also noticed in all the four Factories. committee,as instructed by the Ministry with a view to Despite outsourcing, the in-house IEs were paid on the reduce the time taken in negotiation and approval, had not basis of Estimates from which the outsourcing element been incorporated in the procurement manual. Further, (in the form of SMH) had not been deducted. This led to owing to non-inclusion of clause relating to 'Liquidated excess payment of ` 10.94 crore made to the IEs in two Damages' with cost implications in two orders, Factories Factories for sampled items during 2012-13 to 2014-15. were rendered weak in enforcing timely delivery of stores from the supplier. **(Paragraph 7.3)** ----- While 403 (80 per cent) of the remaining warrants were closed after the stipulated period, 101 warrants (15 per cent) were still open and awaiting closure (March 2015). Open warrants provided an opportunity to the Factories to spread rejections across warrants (in order to keep it within the normal rejection limits) or transfer excess material or excess labour drawn to other warrant through Transfer Vouchers. Transfer Vouchers were being used in the Factories without following the relevant internal controls. **(Paragraph 7.4)** **Procurement of defective Radiators** Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi placed an order for Radiators to be fitted in T-90 tanks on a firm which had no prior experience of manufacturing required Radiators. The Factory accepted Radiators worth ` 2.78 crore which did not conform to the stipulated technical requirements **Management of Manufacture Warrants** A-670M in two Factories since 2008-09 onwards, OF Board constituted Joint team only in April, 2014 which Manufacture Warrant is the authority of the Ordnance could give its recommendation in July, 2016. Meanwhile, Factory Management to the production shops for the production continued and empty Fuze A-670M valuing deployment of labour to undertake work placed on the ` 31.32 crore were lying as rejected in two Factories as of Factory. It records the number of authorised Standard Man July, 2016. hours (SMH) required to manufacture the order quantity based on estimate. **(Paragraph 7.6)** Keeping the warrants open for unduly long periods **Avoidable rejection due to failure to diagnose exact** beyond the stipulated six months of its issue is fraught **causes of earlier rejections** with risk of allowing unauthorised adjustments. Only Failure of Ordnance Factories and the Quality Assurance 189 (27 per cent) of 693 warrants sampled in Audit and Establishments in identifying exact causes of rejection issued between 2012-13 and 2014-15 were closed within resulted in continued rejection of lots of 105mm HE the six-month period across the four sampled factories. ammunition valuing ` 10.02 crore during 2013-16 While 403 (80 per cent) of the remaining warrants were **(Paragraph 7.7)** **Under utilisation of costly machines** Two tooled-up CNC machines were purchased at a total cost of ` 9.32 crore by Rifle Factory Ishapore despite the existing capacity to meet the targets. One tooled-up machine is non- functional since July 2014 for want of special purpose tools (as of April 2016) and the prospect of utilization of the other machine engaged in production of two components is also bleak in view of procurement of these components from trade at a much cheaper rate. **(Paragraph 7.8)** **Delay in production of BLT variant of Tank T-72** As per Indent, T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) variants were scheduled to be delivered by HVF, Avadi in a phased manner during 2012-2017. On account of delays in execution of infrastructure projects and frequent changes in the sealed design of T-72 BLT, HVF was yet to commence issue of T-72 BLT variant and the advancing tank column of the Armoured Regiments, therefore, remained incomplete to that extent. and rendered T-90 tanks fitted with such Radiators phased manner during 2012-2017. On account of delays in unacceptable to Army. execution of infrastructure projects and frequent changes in the sealed design of T-72 BLT, HVF was yet to commence **(Paragraph 7.5)** issue of T-72 BLT variant and the advancing tank column of the Armoured Regiments, therefore, remained incomplete **Avoidable loss of ` 31.32 crore towards rejection of empty** to that extent. **Fuze A-670M due to delay in defect investigation** **(Paragraph 7.9)** Despite repeated failure in production of Empty Fuze ----- |Details of Para/PA reports on which ATNs are pending as on 31.12.2017|Total Pending Audit Paras|0|0|0|0|1|1|1|1|0|1|0|2|1|6|1|5|15|18|12|45|110| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||No. of ATNs sent but returned with observa- tions and Audit is awaiting their resubmission by the Ministry|0|0|0|0|1|0|1|1|0|1|0|2|1|5|1|3|3|9|8|12|48| ||No. of ATNs sent to Audit for vetting|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|1|0|2|12|9|4|12|41| ||No. of ATNs not sent to Audit by the Ministry even for the i frst time|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|21|21| |Year||1991|1993|1997|1998|2001|2003|2004|2005|2006|2007|2008|2009|2010|2011|2012|2013|2014|2015|2016|2017|Total| |Sl. No.||1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|| ----- ###### Antisubmarine rocket firing from INS Satpura ----- -----