Defence Act A committee consisting of representatives of various wings of the Ministry, the Services, OFB, DGDE and DRDO has been constituted to examine and suggest amendments to Works of Defence Act, 1903. The following steps have taken by the Government for modernizing Depots: Design and construction of Armament / ammunition Depots as per STEC regulations issued by Centre for Fire Explosive and Environmental Safety (CFEES) of DRDO. Army has chalked out a plan for modernization of 45 depots. Directions issued for the constitution of a Task Force of experts for preparation of Ammunition Storage Policy which would cover use of better and modern techniques. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Dr. Bhola Singh in Lok Sabha today. DM/NAMPI/RAJ
