Award of Innovation Trophy to Indian Naval Personnel by Hon’ble Prime Minister on Navy Day 2015
Award of Innovation Trophy to Indian Naval Personnel by Hon’ble Prime
Minister on Navy Day 2015
In pursuance of the Government of India’s guidance to promote and facilitate
innovations by youth of the nation, the Indian Navy has taken a lead by
instituting a new series of ‘Innovation Trophy’ for both Uniformed and Defence
Civilian personnel, of Afloat and Ashore units.
The newly
instituted awards for Winner and Runner-Up in each category (total 04 only)
were given away by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi this
evening (04 Dec 15) during the Navy Day Reception at Navy House, New Delhi.
Prior to the presentation of awards, some of the salient innovations and
indigenisation initiatives were demonstrated. The event was witnessed by all
dignitaries including foreign diplomats invited for the Navy Day Reception
through live video feed on multiple large screen displays.
This initiative
has led to enthusiastic competition amongst a wide cross-section of young
Officers, Sailors and Defence Civilians of various trades and specialisations.
Units of all Commands, including Andaman and Nicobar Command, had participated
in the competition. A total of 135 entries highlighting significant innovations
in operations and maintenance domains, were received as nominations after
short-listing by respective Commands. The process of selection of Winner and
Runner-Up in each category was undertaken by a Selection Committee comprising
of domain experts, as per a pre-decided assessment matrix.
To facilitate showcasing of the salient Innovations and Indigenisation
initiatives, a unique ‘Innovation and Indigenisation Pavilion’ over
an approx area of 3000 Sqft was set up at the venue. Salient highlights of
demonstrations showcased in the Pavilion are as follows:-
(a) Live
demonstration of technological innovations and indigenisation initiatives in
Combat Technologies in a set-up that mimics the Operations Room of a warship at
sea.
(b) Live
demonstration of innovative use of Naval Satellite ‘Rukmani’ to provide
Telemedicine solution for patients onboard ships at sea and medical specialists
at Naval Hospitals ashore.
(c) Indigenous
ship and submarine design capabilities.
(d) Demonstration
of award winning innovations.
(e) Demonstration
of Green Initiatives by the Indian Navy.
This initiative by IN to
institute Innovation Trophy and showcasing of initiatives to the Hon’ble Prime
Minister and other dignitaries during Navy Day Reception has spurred further
enthusiasm amongst young personnel to find innovative solutions to day-to-day
challenges posed due to technology denial, obsolescence, resource constraints
etc. The end objective is to effectively use the power of innovative
problem solving as a force multiplier and redouble the momentum towards ‘Self
Reliance through Indigenisation and Innovation’.
Details of the award winners
is as tabulated:-
OPERATIONAL UNITS
|
RESULT
|
UNIT
|
INNOVATION
|
TROPHY BEING ACCEPTED BY
|
|
Winner
|
INS Sindhudhwaj
|
Ingenious repairs of submarine exhaust system under
most challenging conditions whilst on patrol, ensuring uninterrupted dived
operation during a critical Search and Rescue Mission
|
Cdr Nandkumar Das , Commanding Officer, INS Sindhudhwaj
|
|
Runner up
|
INS Sarvekshak
|
Innovative solution for tidal measurements during
Hydrological Surveys by use of land based terrain mapping equipment and
floating buoys mounted with prisms
|
SHORE ESTABLISHMENTS
|
RESULT
|
UNIT
|
INNOVATION
|
TROPHY BEING ACCEPTED BY
|
|
Winner
|
INS Tunir
|
In-house modification to legacy surface to surface
missiles (originally designed for sub-sonic flight) to fly at super sonic
speed
|
Commodore PK Singh Commanding Officer, INS Tunir
|
|
Runner up
|
Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
|
First ever erection of a boiler onboard a commissioned
warship resulting in savings of approx Rs 267 Cr
|
Rear Admiral SP Lal Admiral Superintendent, Naval
Dockyard, Mumbai
|
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COAS Visits Chennai to Review Rescue Efforts
The COAS, Gen Dalbir Singh, flew to Chennai to
review the situation and oversee rescue efforts of the Army. During his visit,
the COAS along with GOC, Dakshin Bharat Area, carried out aerial recce of the
areas worst affected by floods in order to strategise additional measures &
efforts required for ongoing rescue & relief efforts.
The COAS also complimented the formations & troops involved in the rescue efforts which have resulted in more than 5500 affected people reach safety due to Army’s efforts.
Presently more than 50 teams (including BAUT based Rescue & Relief Teams, Engineer Teams & Medical Teams) are operating in Tambaram, Urapakkam, Mannivakkam, Mudichur, Defence Colony, T Nagar, Kothurpuram, Kasi Theatre & Perungudi which are the more affected areas presently. Army has also built up infrastructure to deploy Primary Health Centers along with dispensaries to deal with anticipated flood related medical problems.
The COAS has assured that the troops will continue the rescue efforts till it is required by the Civil Administration. He also said, more troops, Engineer Equipment and Medical Teams will be made available as required.
The COAS also complimented the formations & troops involved in the rescue efforts which have resulted in more than 5500 affected people reach safety due to Army’s efforts.
Presently more than 50 teams (including BAUT based Rescue & Relief Teams, Engineer Teams & Medical Teams) are operating in Tambaram, Urapakkam, Mannivakkam, Mudichur, Defence Colony, T Nagar, Kothurpuram, Kasi Theatre & Perungudi which are the more affected areas presently. Army has also built up infrastructure to deploy Primary Health Centers along with dispensaries to deal with anticipated flood related medical problems.
The COAS has assured that the troops will continue the rescue efforts till it is required by the Civil Administration. He also said, more troops, Engineer Equipment and Medical Teams will be made available as required.
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Indian Air Force Continues Relief and Rescue Operations in Rain Ravaged
Areas of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
In continuation of rescue & relief operations
being undertaken in flood hit Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh , the Indian Air
Force has airlifted 17 teams of National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) teams
from Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Bathinda. 02 Columns of Indian Army and evacuated
309 stranded people.
The helicopters have winched 22 people and rescued 267 passengers. A total load of 7.5 tonnes has been airlifted by the helicopters.
The helicopters have winched 22 people and rescued 267 passengers. A total load of 7.5 tonnes has been airlifted by the helicopters.
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Artillery Guns
During the last three years and the current year,
Indents have been placed for 105 mm light field guns and Electronically
upgraded 155mm guns on Ordnance Factory Board.
The Government has accorded approval for acquiring new artillery guns through five procurement cases.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri GS Shekhawat in Lok Sabha today.
The Government has accorded approval for acquiring new artillery guns through five procurement cases.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri GS Shekhawat in Lok Sabha today.
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INS Viraat
INS Viraat is planned to be decommissioned after it
participates in the International Fleet Review 2016.
Government has received a letter from Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel, Hon’ble MP Dakshin Kannada for setting up an Aircraft Carrier Museum on INS Viraat, at Mangaluru. Some other coastal states have also shown their interest. Accordingly, all the coastal State Governments including State Government of Karnataka have been requested to convey their firm commitment in view of large financial support required for this project.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel in Lok Sabha today.
Government has received a letter from Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel, Hon’ble MP Dakshin Kannada for setting up an Aircraft Carrier Museum on INS Viraat, at Mangaluru. Some other coastal states have also shown their interest. Accordingly, all the coastal State Governments including State Government of Karnataka have been requested to convey their firm commitment in view of large financial support required for this project.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel in Lok Sabha today.
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Light Utility Helicopters
The Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for
development and production of Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) was
signed between India and Russia in October, 2007. The Preliminary design phase
was completed in June 2013 against the planned date of August 2012.
In its meeting in May 2015, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement and co-production in India of the Russian Ka-226T Helicopters for Indian Army and Air Force. There has been a delay in execution of some defence projects. The delay is due to non-completion of Design & Development activities and delay in supply of upgrade kits amongst other things.
Raksha Mantri had visited Russia from October 30, 2015 to November 02, 2015 for participating in the 15th India-Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military and Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC). During the visit, both sides discussed a range of issues of mutual interest concerning bilateral military technical cooperation and regional and global security issues. Both sides also discussed the measures for resolving issues in implementation of on-going projects under Military Technical Cooperation.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Adhalrao Patil Shivajirao and others in Lok Sabha today.
In its meeting in May 2015, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement and co-production in India of the Russian Ka-226T Helicopters for Indian Army and Air Force. There has been a delay in execution of some defence projects. The delay is due to non-completion of Design & Development activities and delay in supply of upgrade kits amongst other things.
Raksha Mantri had visited Russia from October 30, 2015 to November 02, 2015 for participating in the 15th India-Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military and Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC). During the visit, both sides discussed a range of issues of mutual interest concerning bilateral military technical cooperation and regional and global security issues. Both sides also discussed the measures for resolving issues in implementation of on-going projects under Military Technical Cooperation.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Adhalrao Patil Shivajirao and others in Lok Sabha today.
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Establishment of Defence Projects
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) intends to set up
a state-of-the-art Missile Systems Integration Complex in Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar laid the foundation stone for the 900
acres complex at Palasamudram in Anantapur district on 30th September, 2015 in
the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri Chandrababu
Naidu, Hon’ble Union Minister for Urban Development Shri Venkaiah Naidu and
other dignitaries.
This new Missile Systems Integration Complex will further strengthen the Defence capabilities in the country and enable manufacturing, integration and testing of Surface-to-Air Missile Systems.
BEL has taken various initiatives to enhance procurement from MSMEs (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) toward achieving the goals of ‘Make in India’ policy. BEL’s unit at Machilipatnam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh has been sourcing items required for the manufacture of Electro-optic products from MSMEs of Andhra Pradesh State. Further, some of the components, sub-systems, mechanical parts required for setting up of the Missile Integration Complex at Palasamudram, Anantapur. BEL will be sourced from private vendors / SMEs of Andhra Pradesh. BEL has also identified some MSMEs in the State as technology partners for collaborative Research & Development based on their capabilities and BEL’s requirements in future.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Y.S Avinash Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
This new Missile Systems Integration Complex will further strengthen the Defence capabilities in the country and enable manufacturing, integration and testing of Surface-to-Air Missile Systems.
BEL has taken various initiatives to enhance procurement from MSMEs (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) toward achieving the goals of ‘Make in India’ policy. BEL’s unit at Machilipatnam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh has been sourcing items required for the manufacture of Electro-optic products from MSMEs of Andhra Pradesh State. Further, some of the components, sub-systems, mechanical parts required for setting up of the Missile Integration Complex at Palasamudram, Anantapur. BEL will be sourced from private vendors / SMEs of Andhra Pradesh. BEL has also identified some MSMEs in the State as technology partners for collaborative Research & Development based on their capabilities and BEL’s requirements in future.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Y.S Avinash Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
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Multi-Role Helicopters
Capital procurement requirements of the defence
forces are reflected in the 15 year Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan
(LTIPP). The procurement process is based on LTIPP (2012-27), five year
Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP) (2012-17) and Annual Acquisition Plan
(AAP) (2014-16).
Sometimes mismatch between requirement and availability of helicopters with the Navy occurs, which is continuously addressed by the ongoing procurement process.
At present, Advance Light Helicopters (ALH) for the defence forces are being indigenously manufactured by M/s HAL.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri R. Parthipan in Lok Sabha today.
Sometimes mismatch between requirement and availability of helicopters with the Navy occurs, which is continuously addressed by the ongoing procurement process.
At present, Advance Light Helicopters (ALH) for the defence forces are being indigenously manufactured by M/s HAL.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri R. Parthipan in Lok Sabha today.
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One Rank One Pension
Government order on One Rank One Pension (OROP) has
been issued on 07.11.2015.
Salient features of the OROP are as follows:
• 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 01.07.2014.
• Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners on the basis of the average of minimum and maximum pension of personnel retired in 2013 in the same rank and with the same length of service.
• Pension for those drawing above the average shall be protected.
• Arrears will be paid in four equal half yearly instalments. However, all the family pensioners including those in receipt of Special / Liberalized family pension and Gallantry award winners shall be paid arrears in one instalment.
• In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.
Certain ex-servicemen associations have been demanding for changes in methodology for fixation of pension, periodicity of its revision, coverage of future PMR cases etc. The Government has decided to appoint a Judicial Committee to look into anomalies, if any, arising out of implementation of OROP.
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 and in future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Gopal Shetty and others in Lok Sabha today.
Salient features of the OROP are as follows:
• 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 01.07.2014.
• Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners on the basis of the average of minimum and maximum pension of personnel retired in 2013 in the same rank and with the same length of service.
• Pension for those drawing above the average shall be protected.
• Arrears will be paid in four equal half yearly instalments. However, all the family pensioners including those in receipt of Special / Liberalized family pension and Gallantry award winners shall be paid arrears in one instalment.
• In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.
Certain ex-servicemen associations have been demanding for changes in methodology for fixation of pension, periodicity of its revision, coverage of future PMR cases etc. The Government has decided to appoint a Judicial Committee to look into anomalies, if any, arising out of implementation of OROP.
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 and in future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Gopal Shetty and others in Lok Sabha today.
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Smart Cantonments
Government has not formulated any specific scheme
for converting the existing Cantonments into smart cantonments on the line of
smart cities. However, the feasibility of converting some existing Cantonments
into Smart Cantonments is under consideration, based on the objectives of the
Smart Cities mission.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Rajesh Verma in Lok Sabha today.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Rajesh Verma in Lok Sabha today.
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Defence Acquisitions
During the last three years and the current year,
62, 79 and 41 contracts have been signed with Indian and foreign vendors for
Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air Force respectively, for Capital
procurement of Defence equipment including Ships, Missiles, Rockets,
Simulators, Tanks, Guns, Aircrafts, Helicopters and Radars.
Capital procurement of defence equipment is a continuous process undertaken as per Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). Capital procurement proposals flow from the planning process. The Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) covers a period of 15 years. Currently the LTIPP 2012-27 is in vogue wherein the requirements specific to Army, Navy and Air Force include Guns, rockets, Missile Systems, Non-Lethal Weapons, Flight Control System, UAVs, Amphibious Aircraft, Air-Launched Weapon and Submarines. The LTIPP is translated into specific assets to be acquired, in the form of Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP), covering a five year period. The Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP) of each service is a two year roll on plan for capital acquisition and consists of the schemes from approved five year SCAP.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Dr. Ravindra Babu in Lok Sabha today.
Capital procurement of defence equipment is a continuous process undertaken as per Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). Capital procurement proposals flow from the planning process. The Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) covers a period of 15 years. Currently the LTIPP 2012-27 is in vogue wherein the requirements specific to Army, Navy and Air Force include Guns, rockets, Missile Systems, Non-Lethal Weapons, Flight Control System, UAVs, Amphibious Aircraft, Air-Launched Weapon and Submarines. The LTIPP is translated into specific assets to be acquired, in the form of Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP), covering a five year period. The Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP) of each service is a two year roll on plan for capital acquisition and consists of the schemes from approved five year SCAP.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Dr. Ravindra Babu in Lok Sabha today.
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Bilateral Maritime Exercises
The first edition of the biennial bilateral
maritime exercise between Australia and India – AUSINDEX 15 – was hosted by
Indian Navy and held this year from 11-19 September off Visakhapatnam.
The exercise conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase and the Sea Phase. The Harbour Phase included formal opening ceremony, media interactions, professional interactions, etc. The Sea Phase included various operational exercises. During the debrief of the exercise, it emerged that all stated objectives were met.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Smt Kothapalli Geetha in Lok Sabha today.
The exercise conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase and the Sea Phase. The Harbour Phase included formal opening ceremony, media interactions, professional interactions, etc. The Sea Phase included various operational exercises. During the debrief of the exercise, it emerged that all stated objectives were met.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Smt Kothapalli Geetha in Lok Sabha today.
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