Defence Accounts Department Celebrates its 268th Anniversary
Defence
Accounts Department Celebrates its 268th Anniversary
Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh has called upon the
officers and staff of the Defence Accounts Department to maintain total
transparency and probity in the spending of defence finance.
Addressing the
268th Defence Accounts Department Day function at New Delhi Shri Singh said the
role of the department is very important since it is handling a budget of
3,44,000 crores which is almost 14% of the Union Budget. Giving emphasis on the
full utilisation of the Defence Budget in a time-bound manner, he appealed to
department officials to look into this aspect. On this occasion as part of the
‘Digital India’ initiative of the Government, the Minister formally launched
ePPO for Ex-Servicemen and a Handbook on delegation of powers to Integrated
Financial Advisors (IFA).
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Chief
of Army Staff Visits 5/5 GR (FF) and Headquarters South Western Command
The
Fifth Battalion of the Fifth Gorkha Rifles, 5/5 GR (Frontier Force) celebrated
its Platinum Jubilee in Jaipur Military Station today. The celebrations, which
were attended by Gen Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff, President of
the Gorkha Brigade and Colonel of the Fifth Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force),
many serving and veteran officers, JCO’s and other ranks marked the 75 years of
dedicated service of the Battalion to the Nation.
To commemorate the Platinum Jubilee, a solemn Memorial Ceremony was held at
Jaipur Military Station. To remember the sacrifice of the illustrious martyrs
of the battalion, wreaths were placed by Gen Dalbir Singh, as well as other
senior serving & retired officers, JCO’s and OR of the Regiment. Gen Dalbir
Singh addressed the troops of the unit and released a First Day cover to
commemorate the 75thanniversary. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief
of the Army Staff said that the Battalion is one of the finest infantry units
of our Army and that the present generation of officers and jawans should
continue to draw inspiration from the glorious past of the Regiment. He
exhorted all ranks to continue to excel and face new challenges in the fast
changing security environment with fortitude and in true military traditions.
The Battalion was raised on 01 Oct 1940 as 3/6 Gorkha Rifles and was re
designated as 5/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) on 01 Jan 1948. The Battalion
has fought in the World War II, India – Pakistan Wars of 1948, 1965 and 1971
and the conflicts of the sub conventional realm. The unit has the singular
honour of being awarded two Victoria Crosses (Pre-Independence, equivalent of
Param Vir Chakra) in a single night of operations. They were also awarded the
first Ashok Chakra Class-I of India. With two VCs, one Ashok Chakra,
01 Kirti Chakra, 03 Vir Chakras, 05 Shaurya Chakras and 15 Sena
Medals. 5/5 Gorkha Rifles (FF) has 213 names
of its soldiers etched in golden letters for their supreme sacrifice.
Gen Dalbir Singh, also visited Head Quarters South Western Command at
Jaipur, took stock of operational preparedness and appreciated the
measures undertaken by the Command to maintain optimal operational readiness
and training of the formations under it.
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Visit
of First Training Squadron to Seychelles during Overseas Deployment
Indian Naval Ships Tir and Sujata, alongwith Indian Coast Guard Ship
Varuna, comprising the 1st Training Squadron, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles
today 01 Oct 15 as part of their Overseas Deployment during Autumn Term 15. The
ships shall remain in harbor till 04 Oct and shall enter again on 09 Oct 15 for
a couple of days.
The First Training Squadron forms part of Southern Naval Command (SNC) and comprises Indian Naval Ships Tir, Sujata, Shardul, ICGS Varuna and two Sail Training Ships Sudarshini and Tarangini, all of which have been built in India. The primary aim of the First Training Squadron is to impart sea training to Naval and Coast Guard trainees (within a time period of 24 weeks). All the trainees are trained in Seamanship, Navigation, Ship Handling, Boat Work, Technical aspects etc. whilst being exposed to the rigours of life at sea, so as to earn their ‘sea legs’.
The Southern Naval Command (SNC) is the Training Command of the Indian Navy, which provides both basic and advanced training to officers and sailors of the Indian Navy. Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM is presently the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. The Indian Navy has also been providing training to personnel from friendly foreign countries for more than four decades, under which more than 13,000 personnel from over 40 countries have been trained. The Indian Navy’s focused approach for providing high quality training by constantly adapting to evolving tactics and technologies, has gained it a reputation of being one of the finest training destinations.
India and Seychelles have close, long-standing relations going back 36 years, covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over recent years. The people of India and Seychelles have close cultural bonds and a shared vision of a democratic and pluralistic society. Based on a request from the Government of Seychelles, IN ships are regularly deployed to Seychelles and adjacent waters for surveillance of its Exclusive Economic Zone and to bolster its maritime security. These deployments provide opportunities for extensive operational and training engagements and contribute to the maintenance of good order at sea. The present deployment of the First Training Squadron to Seychelles would further cement the close relations between the two nations and the two navies. Senior Officer of the 1st Training Squadron, Captain SR Ayyar, is embarked on board INS Tir.
The First Training Squadron forms part of Southern Naval Command (SNC) and comprises Indian Naval Ships Tir, Sujata, Shardul, ICGS Varuna and two Sail Training Ships Sudarshini and Tarangini, all of which have been built in India. The primary aim of the First Training Squadron is to impart sea training to Naval and Coast Guard trainees (within a time period of 24 weeks). All the trainees are trained in Seamanship, Navigation, Ship Handling, Boat Work, Technical aspects etc. whilst being exposed to the rigours of life at sea, so as to earn their ‘sea legs’.
The Southern Naval Command (SNC) is the Training Command of the Indian Navy, which provides both basic and advanced training to officers and sailors of the Indian Navy. Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM is presently the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. The Indian Navy has also been providing training to personnel from friendly foreign countries for more than four decades, under which more than 13,000 personnel from over 40 countries have been trained. The Indian Navy’s focused approach for providing high quality training by constantly adapting to evolving tactics and technologies, has gained it a reputation of being one of the finest training destinations.
India and Seychelles have close, long-standing relations going back 36 years, covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over recent years. The people of India and Seychelles have close cultural bonds and a shared vision of a democratic and pluralistic society. Based on a request from the Government of Seychelles, IN ships are regularly deployed to Seychelles and adjacent waters for surveillance of its Exclusive Economic Zone and to bolster its maritime security. These deployments provide opportunities for extensive operational and training engagements and contribute to the maintenance of good order at sea. The present deployment of the First Training Squadron to Seychelles would further cement the close relations between the two nations and the two navies. Senior Officer of the 1st Training Squadron, Captain SR Ayyar, is embarked on board INS Tir.
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Chairman
Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief
Marshal Arup Raha Addresses Defence Accounts Department on Their Annual Day
Chairman chiefs of staff committee and Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief
Marshal Arup Raha addressed the Defence Accounts Department on their annual
day, today at CGDA, Brar Square, Delhi Cantt in the presence of RRM, Defence
secretary and members of Defence accounts Department.
The Chief said that the Defence Accounts Department has provided 260 years of valuable service of payments, internal accounting and financial advice and he congratulated the award winners for their excellent performance in the field of accounting. He mentioned that the IFAs have provided vital role in growth, capability by providing professional expertise and knowledge.
While speaking on the accountability the Air chief said that there is a need to shift from compliance of financial cannons to results and outcomes and also that a requirement of a more proactive approach and a greater cohesiveness with executives at all levels that will yield greater results. While talking on funds and accounting he said the funds will never be adequate, and the solution is to utilise the full allocation of the funds and direct them for the best, and prioritise results.
CAS emphasised that the five aspects which all Integrated Financial Advisor's must focus are Operational need, maintenance of facilities, security, training, welfare and morale.
The Chief said that the Defence Accounts Department has provided 260 years of valuable service of payments, internal accounting and financial advice and he congratulated the award winners for their excellent performance in the field of accounting. He mentioned that the IFAs have provided vital role in growth, capability by providing professional expertise and knowledge.
While speaking on the accountability the Air chief said that there is a need to shift from compliance of financial cannons to results and outcomes and also that a requirement of a more proactive approach and a greater cohesiveness with executives at all levels that will yield greater results. While talking on funds and accounting he said the funds will never be adequate, and the solution is to utilise the full allocation of the funds and direct them for the best, and prioritise results.
CAS emphasised that the five aspects which all Integrated Financial Advisor's must focus are Operational need, maintenance of facilities, security, training, welfare and morale.
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