Armed Forces In India

A key overseas procurement the MoD has initiated is for light tanks.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Addressing an audience of defence analysts in Delhi, the MoD official confirmed reports that the government had ordered the military to limit its first quarter

The recommendations accepted were aimed at speeding up road construction in remote areas, providing easier access to the military and leading to socio economic development in the border areas

The Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters across India on Sunday showered petals on hospitals and places of national importance to show honour and express their gratitude towards the coronavirus warriors

The IAF choppers and jets, including Mig-29, Sukhoi-30 and Jaguar, conducted flypasts and Army bands played patriotic tunes outside medical buildings in most districts across the country

From flypasts covering the length and breadth of the country, to showering petals on hospitals treating Covid-19 patients, to illuminating warships, the Indian armed forces have made elaborate plans

He also said the Citizenship Act was brought to correct "historical" injustices

Rates and agreements between CGHS and hospitals were supposed to be revised every two years. However, the CGHS have been postponing it unilaterally without furnishing any reason, he said

According to the new system, women officers under SSC would have to indicate the choice for permanent commission within four years of service

Singh said that equipment would be imported only if the situation demanded that it was important and was not being manufactured in the country

Despite promises, they have not been treated on a par with their civilian counterparts