MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ( INDIAN ARMY) - YEAR END REVIEW 2023

INDIAN ARMY

 

• Operational Preparedness: The Indian Army maintained high state of preparedness and ensured stability & dominance along all the frontiers including Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LC). Relentless Counter Terrorist operations were also carried out while maintaining high training standards and constantly reviewing emerging & future threats to national security.

भारत ने एक ही फ़ायरिंग यूनिट से किया एक साथ 4 लक्ष्यों को भेदा

 

DEFENSE - News - CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF VISIT TO OMAN

MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES DAY

INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT STANDBY FOR RESCUE AND RELIEF OPS CYCLONIC STORM ‘GULAB’

CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF VISIT TO OMAN 27–29 SEP 21

CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF VISITS HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL AIR COMMAND

ICG rescues seven fishermen off coast of Diu in inclement weather

Indian Military Contingent Participates in the 6th Edition of Exercise SCO Peaceful Mission 2021 at Orenburg, Russia

8th edition OF Indian Army Chiefs’ Conclave to commence from 16 September 2021

INDIAN NAVAL PLACEMENT AGENCY AND FLIPKART SIGN MOU TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESETTLEMENT OF NAVY VETERANS

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addresses 18th India-US Economic Summit through video conferencing

EXERCISE ZAPAD-2021 CULMINATES AT NOVGOROD, RUSSIA

India–Africa Defence Dialogue to be held alongside every DefExpo

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF GEN MM NARAVANE VISITS MUMBAI

Press Statement of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh after ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia

CURTAIN RAISER INDIAN ARMY TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTI-LATERAL EXERCISE ZAPAD 2021 IN RUSSIA

OPENING CEREMONY INDO – KAZAKHSTAN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE KAZIND-21

PRESIDENT’S COLOUR TO BE AWARDED TO NAVAL AVIATION ON 06 SEP 2021

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh delivers keynote address at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington

Indian Navy participates in Naval Exercise Malabar

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to commission indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha on Saturday

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt meets family of Subedar Ram Singh who got killed in action in Jammu & Kashmi

Webinar between India & Malaysia on ‘Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership’

Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame at Air Force Station, Car Nicobar

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0

INDIAN NAVY UNDERTAKES BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE WITH VIETNAM PEOPLE’S NAVY

‘JOINT GUIDANCE FOR THE AUSTRALIA – INDIA NAVY TO NAVY RELATIONSHIP’ SIGNED BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY & AUSTRALIAN NAVY

COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE, SOUTH WESTERN AIR COMMAND GANDHINAGAR

INDIAN ARMY SPONSORS HIGHER EDUCATION IN ARMY-RUN RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS TO YOUTH FROM JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flags-in climb-a-thon organised as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’

‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations at Andaman & Nicobar Command

Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme

INS TABAR EXERCISES WITH ITALIAN NAVY OFF NAPLES, ITALY

World's first solo motorcycle expedition in Northern Himalayan passes culminates

CINCAN visits Amphibian Brigade

ENTRIES INVITED FOR INDIAN ARMY'S ONLINE PAINTING COMPETITIONFOR SWARNIM VIJAY VARSH CELEBRATIONS

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF PROCEEDS ON A VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ITALY
AIR MARSHAL VIVEK RAM CHAUDHARI PVSM AVSM VM ASSUMES CHARGE AS VICE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF
VICE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF VISITS FORWARD AREAS IN NORTHERN COMMAND
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds virtual interaction with his Vietnamese counterpart;
7th INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS)
Indian Coast Guard rescues seven fishermen off Tillanchong Island

INS TABAR VISITS ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

CAS VISIT TO BANGLADESH

MOU BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND M/s BEL FOR TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION FORUM (TIF)

CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF VISITS FORWARD AREAS IN CENTRAL SECTOR AND HQ WESTERN COMMAND OF INDIAN ARMY New Delhi: Asadha 08, 1943

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Webinar on Atal Tunnel; Says spirit of national pride is of paramount importance for building such great structures

INDIAN NAVY TO COORDINATE SECOND EDITION OF LARGEST COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE – SEA VIGIL 21

MoD conducts online quiz competition on “1971 Bangladesh Liberation War”

IAF Academic Collobaration with IDSR, Gujarat University MoU Signed on29 Dec 20

Government will ensure best of weapons and protective armours to our soldiers: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Yesso Naik

DRDO Celebrates Foundation Day

Observance of ‘Armed Forces Flag Day’ on 7th December, 2017

No.B-11011/1112017-Ad-II

Government of India/Bharat Sarkar

Ministry of Home Affairs/Grih Mantralaya

North Block, New Delhi-110001

Dated the 30th November, 2017

Office Memorandum

Sub: Observance of ‘Armed Forces Flag Day’ on 7th December, 2017 – Regarding.

It has been decided to observe the 7th December, 2017 (Thursday) as ‘Armed Forces Flag Day’ throughout the country. Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence has requested for raising funds through distribution of Token flags, booklets and brochures and collection of contributions by volunteers from amongst the staff of the Ministry for the noble cause of support to the families of our martyrs, the disabled ex-servicemen and their dependents.

लांस नायक हनुमंतप्पा नहीं रहे, सियाचिन के जांबाज लांस नायक हनुमंतप्पा को रक्षा मंत्री, सेना प्रमुखों, राहुल ने दी श्रद्धांजलि

नई दिल्ली: सियाचिन में छह दिन 25 फुट बर्फ के नीचे फंसे रहने का बाद जिंदा निकले लांस नायक हनुमंतप्पा नहीं रहे। दिल्ली में सेना के आर एंड आर अस्पताल में 11.45 पर उन्होंने आखिरी सांस ली। लांसनायक हनुमंतप्पा को दिल्ली में बरार स्क्वायर पर श्रद्धांजलि दी गई। रक्षा मंत्री मनोहर पर्रिकर, रक्षा राज्‍यमंत्री राव इंद्रजीत सिंह, सेना प्रमुख दलबीर सिंह सुहाग, नौसेना प्रमुख रॉबिन के धोवन, वायुसेना प्रमुख एयरचीफ मार्शल अरूप राहा, दिल्‍ली के मुख्‍यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल, उप मुख्‍यमंत्री मनीष सिसोदिया,

Army Day Open Quiz Competition 2016

As part of ‘Army Day Celebration- 2016’, the Army would be conducting a National Level Open Quiz Competition for school children on 07 January 2016 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment on the theme “Indian Army : Symbol of Courage, Valour and Sacrifice”.

            The Quiz Competition would be conducted by renowned Quiz Master, Mr Aditya Nath Mobayi of Quiz Craft Enterprise. The entry is free for the Quiz Competition and two teams from each school comprising of three students from Higher Secondary classes are eligible to participate. 

             The team winning the competition would be presented with a Trophy alongwith a cash prize. Awards are also being given for the First and Second Runner up Teams apart from certificates & gift hampers containing books for the participants.

            The event would be conducted as a prelude to the Army Day Celebration this year and would certainly go a long way to etch an impression in the minds of the future generations of the country on the Indian Army's legacy of Courage, Valour and Sacrifice.

            Details of the quiz competition are attached as a handout.

Col  Rohan  Anand, SM

PRO (Army)

First The OROP, Now The 7th Pay Commission, When Will The Armed Forces Get Their Due?

Why OROP Makes Sense

I remember as I enjoyed my rickshaw ride to the Ministry of External Affairs one day, the rickshaw puller got lost and took me to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the way to which crossed the Jantar Mantar. Being from Chandigarh, I had heard and read quite a lot about its significance and historical importance and how the monument till date stands for progressive thinking and an outlook towards a better future. Right in front and around the monument, I saw retired officers and soldiers, both old and young sweating yet standing tall, fighting for the rights of every man who pledges to serve our nation. There were so many of them with placards, many of their wives and children were present too, it was scorching hot and I wished that they’d be more comfortable, but then their resilience to their cause was a big enough reason for them to endure the roasting weather.

Indian Air Force Conduct Relief and Rescue Operations in Rain Ravaged Areas

Following incessant rains in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and in large parts of Tamil Nadu, requests from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu Governments for positioning of helicopters at Tirupati and Tambram for relief and rescue were received by Indian Air Force. The IAF promptly responded to this call for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and has positioned two Mi 17 helicopters of Southern Air Command at Tirupati. Two Mi 17 helicopters are at Bangalore and

Armed forces angry with 7th Pay Commission for questioning disability pension cases

Many officers and jawans get injured in operations or suffer disabilities serving in high-altitude areas like Siachen or Kargil.

NEW DELHI: The armed forces are livid at the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for questioning the jump in disability pension cases, especially in senior ranks, after the last pay panel substantially hiked the payout for them.

Several serving and retired officers on Saturday contended the pay panel had relied upon "one-sided data" provided by the controller general of defence accounts (CGDA) to arrive at "an erroneous conclusion". While admitting there may be "a few aberrations", the entire disabled soldier community cannot be tarnished with the same brush, they said.

HIGHLIGHTS - Notification for Implementation of OROP Issued

The Government today issued the notification regarding implementation of ‘One Rank One Pension’ in respect of Defence Forces personnel.

Defence Forces of India have a rich history and tradition of bravery and gallantry. Defence forces have not only defend our borders with exemplary courage and valour but have also performed with fearless attitude and empathy in natural calamities and other trying circumstances. Government of India recognizes and respects their contribution.

The issue of One Rank One Pension was a long standing demand. Defence Forces had been demanding it for almost four decades but the issue could not be resolved. However, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had made a commitment to implement it for the welfare of the ex-servicemen. Accordingly the Government had announced modalities for implementation of OROP on 05.09.2015. The Government Order by Ministry of Defence, which could not be issued due to model code of conduct, has been issued today.

Salient features of the OROP as stated in the Order are as follows: 

I. To begin with, pension of the past pensioners would be re-fixed on the basis of pension of retirees of calendar year 2013 and the benefit will be effective with effect from 1.7.2014. 

II. Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners on the basis of the average of minimum and maximum pension of personnel retiring in 2013 in the same rank and with the same length of service. 

III. Pension for those drawing above the average shall be protected. 

IV. Arrears will be paid in four equal half yearly instalments. However, all the family pensioners, including those in receipt of Special/Liberalized family pensioners, and Gallantry award winners shall be paid arrears in one instalment. 

V. In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.

4. Personnel who opt to get discharged henceforth on their own request under Rule 13(3)1(i)(b),13(3)1(iv) or Rule 16B of the Army Rule 1954 or equivalent Navy or Air Force Rules will not be entitled to the benefits of OROP. It will be effective prospectively.

5. The Govt. has decided to appoint a Judicial Committee to look into anomalies, if any, arising out of implementation of OROP. The Judicial Committee will submit its report in six months. 

6. Detailed instructions along with tables indicating revised pension for each rank and each category, shall be issued separately for updation of pension and payment of arrears directly by Pension Disbursing Agencies. 

The previous Government had made a budget announcement to implement the OROP and made a provision of Rs 500 Crore. The present Government undertook the task earnestly and realized that the actual additional annual expenditure would be eight to ten thousand crore at present and will increase further in future. Notwithstanding the financial constraints, true to its commitment the present Government has issued the Government order to implement the OROP in true spirit.

Ex-servicemen across country and abroad to return medals

Rejecting the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme as announced by the government, ex-servicemen on Friday announced further escalation of agitation demanding early implementation as per the approved and accepted definition. As the first step, medals would be returned by veterans across the country and abroad early next week.

This come as the government is expected to issue the notification for implementing the long pending scheme early next week as the election code of conduct for Bihar polls comes to an end.

Revised rates of Dearness Allowance from July-2015 to Armed Forces Officers and POBR including NCs(E)

F.No. 1(2)/2004/D (Pay/Services)

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

New Delhi, the 6th October, 2015

To

The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff

Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank including NCs(E) - Revised rates effective from 1st July, 2015

Sir,

1 am directed to refer to this Ministry‘s letter No. 1(2)/2004/ D (Pay/Services) dated 16th April, 2015 on the subject cited above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank, including Non-Combatants (Enrolled), shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 113% to 119% with effect from 1st July, 2015.

2. The provisions contained in paras 2, 4 and 5 of this Ministry's letter No. 1(2)/2004/D (Pay/Services) dated 25th September 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

3. The additional instalment of DA payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Armed Forces Officers/ PBOR including NCs(E).

4. This letter issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide their Dy. No. 330-PA dated 06.10.2015 based on Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) O.M. No. 1/3/2015-E-II (8), dated 23rd September, 2015.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(Prashant Rastogi)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: http://cgda.nic.in/audit/circulars/da16102015.pdf

Delay in preferment of pension claims in respect of normal discharge PBOR of Army, Navy and Air Force.: PCDA(P) Circular No. 545

THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)

DRAUPADI GHAT ALLAHABAD- 211014

Circular No: - 545

Dated: 01/09/2015

To,
The O I/C
Records/PADS (OR)
------------------------

Sub: Delay in preferment of pension claims in respect of normal discharge PBOR of Army, Navy and Air Force.

Ref: This office circular No. 540 dated 11/05/2015.

Under the existing orders, claims for service pension in respect of personnel below officer rank are required to be submitted to the pension sanctioning authority concerned, viz. PCDA (P), Allahabad in respect of Army, PCDA (N), Mumbai in respect of Navy and JCDA (AF), New Delhi in respect of Air Force, at least four months in advance of their retirement from service. This arrangement has been made with a view to ensure that the pensionary awards in respect of the personnel are notified in the PPO well before their discharge/retirement and the pension certificates are handed over to them before they are discharged.

It has been observed that above time schedule is not being adhered to by ROs resulting in delay in finalization of pensionary awards in respect of PBORs. Higher authorities have taken a serious view on the matter.

It is, therefore, requested that time frame for submission of pension claims to this office may strictly be followed in order to avoid delay in finalization of pensionary awards to the retiring personnel. This would definitely help in reducing the CAT/Court cases, interest payment etc at a later stage.

Please acknowledge receipt.

No. Gts/Tech/0148/LIV
Dated: 01.09.2015

Dy.CDA (P)

Source: http://pcdapension.nic.in/6cpc/Circular-545.pdf &staffnews

CGDA Orders 2015 : Grant of CSD Canteen facilities to retired Defence Civilians

OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS

ULAN BATAR MARG, PALAM, DELHI CANTT – 110010

Office Order No.406

Dated 14.10.2015

Subject: Grant of CSD Canteen facilities to retired Defence Civilians.

The competent authority has nominated Shri.T.K.Jajoria, IDAS, Sr.Dy.CGDA (AN) as the nodal officer to countersign the application form received from the IDAS Officers/DAD Employees who have retired from MoD (Fin.) / CGDA Office.

The other IDAS Officers retired from Delhi or settled in Delhi, post retirement, may also get their application form countersigned from Shri.T.K.Jajoria, IDAS, Sr.Dy.CGDA(AN) or any other Nodal Officer appointed by the respective PCsDA/CsDA.

sd/-

(Mustaq Ahmad)

Sr.ACGDA (AN)

Authority: www.cgda.nic.in

Click to view order

Joint Military Exercise ‘Hand in Hand’- 2015 Commences

  

The fifth joint exercise between Indian and China, named ‘Hand-in-Hand 2015’, commenced  at Kunming Military Academy, Yunnan Province, China on 12 Oct.  The twelve day exercise will lay emphasis on joint handling of counter terrorism and  ‘Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief’.

Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for the civilian employees of the EME for the Year 2014-15.

NO.20(3)12014ID(JCM)

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

New Delhi, dated the 21st September, 2015

To
The Chief of the Army Staff,
New Delhi.

Subject: Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for the civilian employees of the EME for the Year 2014-15.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to the Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme already circulated vide this Ministry’s letter No.F.24(8)/80/D(JCM) dated 28th September, 1983, as amended from time to time, and to convey the sanction of President to the payment of 28 days (Twenty Eight days) wages in cash as PLB for the year 2014-15 to the eligible civilian employees of the EME

2. The entitlement has been worked out on the basis of the working results for the year 2014-15 inaccordance with the agreed formula.

3. The PLB shall be paid to all eligible Gp. ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Gp. ‘C’ and Gp. ‘D’ civilian employees of the EME who are covered under PLB Scheme for the accounting year 2014-15. The calculation ceiling of Rs.3500/- (3500×32/30.4) and other terms and conditions of the PLB Scheme will remain unchanged.

4. Productivity Linked Bonus to the casual labour will be paid at the assumed wages of Rs.1200/- p.m. (1200×32/30.4) for the accounting year 2014-15. However, in cases where the actual wages fall below Rs.1200/- pm, the amount will be calculated on the actual monthly wages. The other conditions remain unchanged.

5. The expenditure on this account will be debitable to Defence Services Estimates under respective Heads to which the pay and allowances of these employees are debited. The entire expenditure on the payment of PLB is to be met out of the sanctioned budget grant for the year 2015-16.

6. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their ID. No. 176998/E.111.A dated 15.9.2015 and MoD (Fin/AG/PB) vide their Dy. No. 141/AG/PB dated 18.9.2015.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(Amltava Saha)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: INDWF CLICK HERE FOR ORIGINAL ORDERS

Source - Govemployee

CGDA Orders : Suspension of Government Servant – Review of Suspension

Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt 110010

No.AN/XIII/13006/Vol-XXII

Dated 22.09.2015

To

The PCsDA/CsDA

PCA(Fys)/CFAs(Fys)

PIFAs/IFAs

(Through Website)

Subject : Suspension of Government Servant – Review of Suspension

As per provisions contained in Rule 10 of CCS(CC&A) Rules, 1965 suspension of a Government servant is valid only for 90 days unless it is extended after review before expiry of 90 days. It has been observed by the MoD D(Vigilance) that the suspension order has been struck down on the ground that the same had not been reviewed by the reviewing authority before expiry of 90 days.

Payment of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) at revised rates to the eligible civilian employees working in the Establishments under the Ministry of Defence.

Office of the Principal controller of Accounts (FYs)

10-A, S.K.Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 000

Pay/Tech-II/1206/2015/13

Dated: 09.09.2015

To,

All Cs F A (Fys)

Subject: Payment of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) at revised rates to the eligible civilian employees working in the Establishments under the Ministry of Defence.

Kindly refer to this office earlier circular No.Pay/Tech-II/1206/07 dated 28/05/2015 and No.Pay/Tech-II/1206/2015/08 dated 29/05/2015 under which the orders for payment of NDA at revised rate have been issued. In this regard it is to mention that the ceiling of pay for entitlement of NDA was Rs. 2200/- pm’ vide DOPT order dated 04/10/1989. Keeping in view of pay structure under 6th CPC it has been decided that the ceiling limit for entitlement of NDA may be fixed at Rs.12380/-. While making payment of NDA, an employee’s pay in the pay band will be compared with that figure and if pay in the Pay Band is less than above limit then he will be eligible for NDA at current rates otherwise he is not.

If any of the employees have been paid NDA already in terms of this office earlier circulars dated 28/05/2015 and 29/05/2015 whose pay in the pay band is beyond this ceiling limit, recovery action may please be initiated.

The same may please be communicated to all the Br. AOs under your jurisdiction, for necessary action at their end.

This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

sd/-

Joint controller of Accounts (Fys)

Source: www.pcafys.nic.in

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HIGHLIGHTS - ONE RANK ONE PENSION ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday that the government has decided to implement the "one rank, one pension" scheme.

Here is the highlights of Parrikar's announcement on the OROP:

1. OROP will be implemented from July 1, 2014 and the base year would be 2013.

2. The estimated cost to implement OROP would be between Rs 8,000 crore to Rs 10,000.

3. Pension of ex-servicemen will be revised every five years.

4. Re-fixed pension will be the average of minimum and maximum pension in 2013.

5. OROP arrears to be paid in 4 half-yearly installments.

6. Those drawing pensions above the average will be protected.

7. A one-member judicial committee will be constituted. It will give reports on equalisation period in 6 months.

8. Personnel who retire voluntarily will not be covered under OROP scheme.