Purchase of Helicopters from USA
Purchase of Helicopters from
USA
Government of
India has signed contract with M/s Boeing USA and Letter of Agreement (LOA)
with US Government on 28th September, 2015 for purchase of Apache Attack
Helicopters. A contract with M/s Boeing, USA has also been signed on 28th
September, 2015 for purchase of Chinook heavy lift helicopters.
Defence equipment are imported as per the operational requirements of the Armed Forces. However, actual cash outgo depends on delivery of equipment / reaching of laid down milestones before release of funds. India procures defence equipment under capital acquisition from various countries, the major sources being Russia, USA, Israel and France. During the last three years i.e. 2012-13 to 2014-15 contracts and Letter of Agreement (LOA) worth Rs. 7285.72 crores have been signed with vendors from USA and the US Government.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh in Lok Sabha today.
********
Roads Construction by BRO
The details of road construction projects entrusted to
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in various States are given below:
ROADS ASSIGNED TO
BRO FOR CONSTRUCTION IN VARIOUS STATES:
|
State
|
No. of roads
|
Length in Km
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
171
|
6639
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
13
|
791
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
25
|
1199
|
|
Punjab
|
4
|
127
|
|
Rajasthan
|
31
|
1825
|
|
West Bengal
|
1
|
52
|
|
Sikkim
|
34
|
831
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
105
|
6024
|
|
Assam
|
6
|
291
|
|
Nagaland
|
8
|
860
|
|
Manipur
|
18
|
1651
|
|
Mizoram
|
12
|
895
|
|
Tripura
|
3
|
201
|
|
Andaman & Nicobar
Islands
|
1
|
25
|
|
Total:
|
432
|
21410
|
|
|
Say
|
21410
|
Funds allocated to
BRO during last three years and current year are as under:
Year 2012-13
: 4319.38 crores
Year 2013-14
: 4178.36 crores
Year 2014-15
: 4039.21 crores
Current year
: 4666.73 crores
The details of achievement made by BRO during last three
years and current year is given below:-
|
Item
|
Unit
|
2013-14
|
2014-15
|
2015-16
(upto November 2015)
|
|
Formation
|
Km Equivalent Class-9
|
1548.08
|
1316.34
|
711.58
|
|
Surfacing
|
Km Equivalent Class-9
|
2193.80
|
2072.48
|
1273.02
|
|
Resurfacing
|
Km Class-9
|
1968.47
|
2338.59
|
1533.11
|
|
Permanent works
|
Rs. in Crores
|
1115.18
|
940.36
|
821.19
|
|
Major Bridges
|
Metre
|
2312.07
|
1612.51
|
913.54
|
Government has identified 73 roads for development along
the International Border with China. Of these 73 Indo-China Border Roads
(ICBRs), 61 roads of total length 3417.51 km have been entrusted to BRO.
Out of 61 ICBRs with BRO, 21 roads of length 661.59 km have been completed.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Jagdambika Pal and Shri DS Rathod in Lok Sabha today.
*******
Fighter Aircraft
The Indian Air
Force (IAF) is equipped to cater for the threat environment that exists and is
always ready to meet the role assigned to it. Operational preparedness of IAF
is reviewed from time to time based on the threat perception. Further,
augmentation and modernization of capabilities of IAF including its fighter
aircraft fleet is a dynamic and continuous process.
The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’ has achieved initial operational clearance. The production phase is progressing concurrently with development activity. However, Government has not signed any agreement with any European aircraft manufacturer for the development of Tejas Mk-II aircraft.
As per the India-France Joint Statement issued by the two countries during the Prime Minister’s visit to France, Government of India conveyed to the Government of France that Government of India would like to acquire 36 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Rafale in fly-away condition as quickly as possible. The two leaders agreed to conclude an Inter-Government agreement for supply of these aircraft. A negotiating team has been constituted for the purpose.
Further, HAL continues to manufacture Su-30 fighter Aircraft. Besides for decision to acquire for MMRCA has also been made to augment for fleet.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Paresh Raval and Dr. Kirit P Solanki in Lok Sabha today.
The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’ has achieved initial operational clearance. The production phase is progressing concurrently with development activity. However, Government has not signed any agreement with any European aircraft manufacturer for the development of Tejas Mk-II aircraft.
As per the India-France Joint Statement issued by the two countries during the Prime Minister’s visit to France, Government of India conveyed to the Government of France that Government of India would like to acquire 36 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Rafale in fly-away condition as quickly as possible. The two leaders agreed to conclude an Inter-Government agreement for supply of these aircraft. A negotiating team has been constituted for the purpose.
Further, HAL continues to manufacture Su-30 fighter Aircraft. Besides for decision to acquire for MMRCA has also been made to augment for fleet.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Paresh Raval and Dr. Kirit P Solanki in Lok Sabha today.
*********
Defence Equipment
‘Make in India’ initiative launched by the Government, in
September 2014, aims to build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure,
facilitate investment and foster innovation. Defence manufacturing is
identified as one amongst 25 Sectors under ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The Government has taken several policy initiatives such as liberalization of
FDI policy and Industrial Licensing policy, simplification of export
procedures, creating level playing field for Indian private and public sector
companies, preference to ‘Buy (Indian)’, ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ and ‘Make’
categories over ‘Buy (Global)’ category in defence Procurement Procedure-2013,
for providing impetus to indigenous production of arms, ammunition and
equipment.
A positive response has been received from both within
the country and globally to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Some of the
major foreign countries like United States of America (USA), Russia, Israel,
Japan, Korea etc. have evinced interest in participating in ‘Make in India’
initiative. Since the launch of ‘Make in India’ initiative, 61 companies
have obtained 81 Industrial Licenses (ILs) for manufacture of various defence
equipment upto October 2015. These Industrial Licenses include
manufacture of Artillery Guns, Armoured Fighting Vehicles, warships, Aircrafts,
UAVs, Radars etc. The name of companies which have been issued Industrial
Licenses, since the launch of ‘Make in India’ initiative is as below:
o M/S AMW MOTORS
LTD. KUTCH, GUJARAT.
o M/S BASANT AEROSPACE
PVT. LTD. GURGAON, HARYANA.
o M/S DEFENCE LAND SYSTEMS
INDIA PVT. LTD. PALWAL, HARYANA.
o M/S SASMOS HET
TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD, BENGALURU
o M/S SWALLOW SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.
VADODARA, GUJARAT.
o M/S JUBILANT AERONAUTICS
PVT. LTD, BENGALURU.
o M/S AVAANA SOFTWARE
& SERVICES PVT. LTD. NOIDA, U.P.
o M/S RELIANCE AEROSPACE
TECHNOLOGIES LTD. NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA.
o M/S BHARAT FORGE LTD.
PUNE, MAHARASHTRA.
o M/S OM UAV SYSTEMS
FARIDABAD, HARYANA.
o M/S PUNJ LLOYD
INDUSTRIES LTD, DISTT. BHIND,MADHYA PRADESH
o M/S MAHINDRA TELEPHONICS
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS LTD. PALWAL, HARYANA.
o M/S ECONOMIC EXPLOSIVES
LTD. NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA.
o M/S ASHOK LEYLAND DEFENCE
SYSTEMS LTD. KANCHEEPURAM, TAMIL NADU.
o M/S TEJAS STRATEGIC
TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. , BENGALURU.
o M/S BHARATI SHIPYARD
LTD. DISTRICT RATNAGIRI, MAHARASHTRA.
o M/S LORDS VANIJYA PVT.
LTD. HOWRAH WEST BENGAL.
o M/S PIPAVAV DEFENCE
& OFFSHORE ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD. DISTRICT-AMERELI, GUJARAT (II)
JHANSI, UTTAR PRADESH.
o M/S DEWSOFT FABRICATION
PVT. LTD. JHAJJAR, HARYANA.
o M/S SPECTRUM INFOTECH
PVT. LTD. , BENGALURU.
o M/S AVIOHELITRONICS
INFOSYSTEMS PVT. LTD. , BENGALURU.
o M/S DYNAMATIC
TECHNOLOGIES LTD. PEENYA, , BENGALURU.
o M/S PUNJ LLOYD AVIATION
LTD. (I) DISTT-BHIND, MADHYA PRADESH (II) BELAGONDAPALLI
HOSUR.
o M/S TANEJA AEROSPACE AND
AVIATION LIMITED KRISHNAGIRI, TAMIL NADU.
o M/S AVASARALA
TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED , BENGALURU.
o M/S ELCOME MARINE
SERVICES PVT. LTD., NAVI MUMBAI.
o M/S CIMMCO
LIMITED,BHARATPUR, RAJASTHAN.
o M/S TATA MOTORS LIMITED,
PUNE, MAHARASHTRA.
o M/S M ICRON INTRUMENTS
PVT. LTD. (I) CHANDIGARH, DISTT. PANCHKULA, HARYANA.
o M/S DEEPTI ELECTRONICS &
ELECTRO OPTICS PVT. LTD, BENGALURU
o M/S MKU PVT. LTD.
(I) KANPUR (II) FATEHPUR, UTTAR PRADESH.
o M/S. IDEA FORGE TECHNOLOGY
PRIVATE LIMITED, NAVI MUMBAI.
o M/S ELCOM INNOVATIONS
PRIVATE LIMITED, ROPAR, PUNJAB.
o M/S TECH MAHINDRA
LIMITED, BENGALURU.
o M/S PREMIER EXPLOSIVES
LTD. NAGONDA,TELANGANA.
o M/S CHOWGULE &
COMPANY PVT. LTD, GOA.
o M/S. TITAGARH WAGONS
LIMITED, PLANT:-1 PARAGANAS NORTH, WEST BENGAL, PLANT:-2
PARAGANAS NORTH, WEST BENGAL, PLANT:-3 HOOGHLY, WEST BENGAL.
o M/S. SAMTEL THALES AVIONICS
LTD. GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR, (UP).
o M/S. BF ELBIT ADVANCED SYSTEMS
PVT. LTD.,PUNE, MAHARASHTRA
o M/S. TATA ADVANCED MATERIAL
LIMITED, BENGALURU.
o M/S. TAK TECHNOLOGIES PVT.
LTD., GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, (UP).
o M/S. ANALOGIC CONTROLS INDIA
LIMITED, TELANGANA.
o M/S. AIDIN TECHNOLOGIES PVT.
LTD., BENGALURU.
o M/S. SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA
LTD. NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA.
o M/S. AMERTEC SYSTEMS
PRIVATE LIMITED, GURGAON, HARYANA.
o M/S. MODEST INFRASTRUCTURE
LTD., BHAVNAGAR, GUJARAT.
o M/S. SERIAL INNOVATIONS INDIA
PVT. LTD, BENGALURU.
o M/S. ASTERIA AEROSPACE PVT.
LTD, KATHAWADA, GUJARAT.
o M/S. LOTUS AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
PVT. LTD., NEW DELHI.
o M/S. KALYANI STRATEGIC SYSTEMS
LIMITED (KSSL), MAHARASHTRA
o M/S. ICOMM TELE LIMITED,
HYDERABAD.
o M/S. VEM TECHNOLOGIES PVT.
LTD., HYDERABAD.
o M/S. TEBMA SHIPYARDS LIMITED
(I) UDUPI, KARNATAKA, (II) CHENGELPET, TAMIL NADU.
o M/S. THE HI-TECH ROBOTIC
SYSTEMZ LIMITED,GURGAON, HARYANA
o M/S. FEDDERS LLOYD CORPORATION
LTD., GUJARAT.
o M/S. HIMACHAL FUTURISTIC
COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, MADHYA PRADESH.
o M/S. NARENDRA EXPLOSIVE LTD.,
SAHARANPUR, UP.
o M/S. APPLIED ELECTRO MAGNETICS
PVT. LTD., GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, UP.
o M/S. KSEDC LTD. (KELTRON),
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA.
o M/S. METALTECH MOTOR BODIES
PVT. LTD., GURGAON, HARYANA.
o M/S. OIS AEROSPACE PVT. LTD.,
GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, UP.
The list of the major equipment manufactured domestically
with indigenous technology are as follows :-
|
Name of Defence Equipment
|
Manufacturing Agency
|
Value of Production in the
current financial year
|
|
Akash Surface to Air Missile
|
BDL
|
1375.21
|
|
Akash Missile system for Air
Force
|
BEL
|
630.05
|
|
Low Level Light Weight Radar
(Aslesha)
|
BEL
|
124.22
|
|
3D Tactical Control Radar (
TCR)
|
BEL
|
121.32
|
|
Schilka Upgrade
|
BEL
|
60.75
|
|
Integrated Sonar Suite
|
BEL
|
63.22
|
|
Aircraft Towing Tractor
(4x4)
|
BEML
|
12.60
|
|
Sarvatra Bridge System
|
BEML
|
26.08
|
|
Landing Craft Utility (LCU)
|
GRSE
|
271.91
|
|
Anti Submarine Warship
Corvette
|
GRSE
|
411.95
|
|
Water Jet Fast Attack Craft
|
GRSE
|
92.19
|
|
Coast Guard Offshore Patrol
Vessel
|
GSL
|
239.72
|
|
Sri Lankan NOPV
|
GSL
|
49.27
|
|
Fast Patrol Vessel
(FPV) for Mauritius
|
GSL
|
10.88
|
|
Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel
|
GSL
|
17.18
|
|
Dhruv Advanced Light
Helicopter
|
HAL
|
733
|
|
Light Combat Aircraft
|
HAL
|
247
|
|
Rockets for Pinaka Launchers
|
OFB
|
223.65
|
|
105mm Light Field Gun
|
OFB
|
70.08
|
|
5 Ton Stallion
|
OFB
|
523.51
|
|
2.5 Ton LPTA
|
OFB
|
268.73
|
|
Armoured Ambulance
|
OFB
|
39.80
|
In May 2001, the defence industry sector, which was
hitherto reserved for the public sector, was opened upto 100% for Indian
private sector participation with FDI permissible upto 26%, both subject to
licensing. However, FDI policy has been recently revised in November 2015
under which Foreign Investment up to 49% is allowed through automatic route and
above 49% under Government route on case-to-case basis, wherever it is likely
to result in access to modern and ‘state-of-art’ technology in the country.
In the current financial year, 39 Indian private
companies have obtained 49 Industrial Licenses, till October 2015, for
manufacture of various defence equipments. Further, nine (09) proposals
have been received for foreign investment in the current financial year, out of
which 3 proposals have been approved by the Government.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Anoop Mishra and Shri PK Biju in Lok Sabha today.
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India-US Joint Statement on
the Visit of Minister of Defence Manohar Parrikar to the United States
Following
is the full text of the India-US Joint Statement on Defence Minister Shri
Manohar Parrikar’s visit to the United States from December 07 to 10, 2015
issued by Indian Embassy, Washington DC:
Minister of Defense of India
Manohar Parrikar made an official visit to the United States at the invitation
of US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter from December 7-10, 2015 that included
visits to multiple U.S. facilities including U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), the
Pentagon, and a visit with Secretary Carter to observe flight operations aboard
the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69).
First, Defense Minister
Parrikar participated as a guest of honor in a Pearl Harbor commemorative
ceremony at PACOM. He also met with Admiral Harry Harris, the PACOM Commander
and visited various facilities in Honolulu, Hawaii.
At the Pentagon, Minister
Parrikar and Secretary Carter held their third meeting. They discussed the
India-US defense relationship and broader India-US strategic partnership, and
focused on ways to maintain the strong momentum of security and defense
engagement, including means to further move the Defense Technology and Trade
Initiative (DTTI) forward. Secretary Carter and Minister Parrikar expressed
satisfaction with DTTI progress to date. They committed to identifying
additional projects for possible co-development and co-production of high
technology items that meet the transformational intent of DTTI.
Minister Parrikar and
Secretary Carter commended positive discussions at the Joint Working Group on
Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC), especially in the area of Aircraft
Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), and look forward to continued progress to
be achieved at the second meeting of the JWGACTC in February 2016 in India.
They further expressed satisfaction that the Jet Engine Technology Joint
Working Group (JETJWG), which met this week in Bengaluru, had concluded its
Terms of Reference and had productive discussion on cooperation in this
area.
Secretary Carter informed
Minister Parrikar that in light of the strengthening relationship between the
United States and India, the DoD has updated its policy on gas turbine engine
technology transfer to India. As a result of this policy update, the Secretary
is confident that the United States will be able to expand cooperation in
production and design of jet engine components. Secretary Carter and Minister
Parrikar look forward to U.S. companies working with their Indian counterparts
to submit transfer requests that will benefit from this updated policy.
Minister Parrikar informed
Secretary Carter about the Make-in-India initiative, under which several
reforms have been taken in the Indian defense sector. Secretary Carter welcomed
Indian initiatives in this regard and hoped that this would pave the way for
even greater participation of US companies in the defense sector.
Secretary Carter welcomed
India's participation in the Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) multilateral naval
exercise in 2016 as well as participation by the Indian Air Force in the
multilateral Red Flag exercise in April-May 2016, and expressed support for greater
Air-to-Air interaction in the future. Minister Parrikar welcomed announcement
of US participation in the International Fleet Review of the Indian Navy at
Visakhapatnam in February 2016.
Secretary Carter and Minister
Parrikar expressed satisfaction at the level of maritime cooperation between
the two navies and resolved to further expand the same in coming years. They
announced their intention to soon complete a memorandum of understanding
between their navies on "white shipping" information sharing. They
also welcomed the renewal of the Fuel Exchange Agreement.
Minister Parrikar and
Secretary Carter commended the progress achieved last month at the Defense
Policy Group (DPG), including the re-establishment of a working group on
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) cooperation under the
Military Cooperation Group and focused discussions on defense capability
development.
They also discussed a wide
range of regional security issues, including the threat posed by ISIL and
entities such as Al-Qa'ida and its affiliates, Lashkar-e-Tayibba, Jaish-e-Mohammad,
D Company, the Haqqani Network, and other regional terror groups. They
discussed ways to implement the defense-related aspects of Prime Minister Modi
and President Obama's Joint Strategic Vision for the Asia-Pacific and Indian
Ocean Region.
The official visit underlined
the strategic importance of the defense relationship and the personal priority
that the Minister and Secretary place on the bilateral partnership. During his
visit, Minister Parrikar also met with senior National Security Council officials
and members of Congress.
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Modernisation of Defence
Forces
Details of the amount allocated for modernization of the
defence forces during the year 2014-15 is as follows:-
( ` in crores)
|
Year
|
Budget
Estimates
|
Revised Estimates
|
Actual Expenditure
|
Savings
|
Savings as % of Revised
Estimates
|
|
2014-15
|
75,148.03
|
66,151.73
|
65,862.38
|
289.35
|
0.44
|
Only a minor sum of Rs 289.35 crore (0.44% of allocation)
remained unspent during 2014-15 as a cumulative effect of small savings under
various heads of account. However, Service –wise details of the expenditure
during the year 2014-15 are as follows:-
(Rs in crores)
|
Service
|
Revised Estimates for the
year 2014-15
|
Actual Expenditure
|
|
Army
|
16,927.35
|
13,867.40
|
|
Navy
|
17,075.24
|
20,905.54
|
|
Jt. Staff
|
330.75
|
280.05
|
|
Air Force
|
31,818.39
|
30,809.39
|
|
Total
|
66,151.73
|
65,862.38
|
Details of revenue expenditure of the defence forces
during the last three years and the current year are as follows:-
(Rs in crores)
|
Year
|
Budget
Estimates
|
Revised
Estimates
|
Actual Expenditure
|
|
2012-13
|
1,13,828.66
|
1,08,924.89
|
1,11,276.66
|
|
2013-14
|
1,16,931.41
|
1,24,799.89
|
1,24,374.30
|
|
2014-15
|
1,34,412.05
|
1,40,404.76
|
1,36,807.20
|
|
2015-16
|
1,52,139.00
|
Under process
|
95,940.67
(Expenditure upto November,
2015)
|
The Annual Per Capita recurring cost ( to include Pay and Allowances,
Conservancy & Hot Weather, Rations & Fuel Oil and Lubricants,
Accommodation, Transportation, Medicare, Clothing & Equipment, Training
Cost and Miscellaneous Cost) in respect of Army personnel is as follows:-
Officers: - ` 11,96,999.00- `
20,83,117.00 ( as per rank profile)
Junior Commissioned Officers
(JCOs):- ` 7,88,687.00
Other Ranks (ORs):- `
5,26,064.00
Modernization of the Defence Forces is a continuous
process based on threat perception, operational challenges, technological
changes and available resources. The process is based on a 15 year Long Term
Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP), Five Year Service Capital Acquisition Plan
(SCAP) and an Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP).
Government constantly reviews the security scenario and accordingly decides to
induct appropriate defence equipment to keep the armed forces
in a state of readiness and remaining
equipped with modern weapon systems which is undertaken through procurement
from various indigenous as well as foreign vendors. Capital Procurement of
Defence Equipment is guided by Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). DPP- 2013
contains timelines for procurement process. It mandates higher preference to
the ‘Buy (Indian)’ Buy & make (Indian)’ and Make ‘categorization in Capital
Procurement.’ The steps taken for speedy clearance of Acquisition proposals
include finalization of Service Qualitative Requirements before seeking the
Acceptance of Necessity, reduction of validity of Acceptance of Necessity to
one year, delegation of Financial Powers, decisions in a collegiate manner and
imposition of liquidated damages on vendor for delay in execution of contracts.
Indigenization of platforms, weapon systems, sensors and equipment used by
Defence Services is undertaken by DRDO under its Mission Mode (MM) category of
project. As on date, DRDO has ongoing MM projects worth `36220
Crore. To support sub-systems of these projects and to undertake
futuristic technology development, DRDO has ongoing projects worth `7243 Crore
and these are known as technology development projects.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri P Kumar and others in Lok Sabha today.
*********
Ceasefire Violations
The details of ceasefire violations in Jammu &
Kashmir (J&K) along Indo-Pakistan border are as under:-
|
Year
|
Ceasefire Violations along
Line of Control (LC) and International Border (IB) under operational control
of Army
|
Ceasefire Violations along
IB under operational control of BSF
|
|
2012
|
93
|
21
|
|
2013
|
199
|
148
|
|
2014
|
153
|
430
|
|
2015
|
151
(from 1st January to 30th
November, 2015)
|
249
(from 1st January to 31st
October, 2015)
|
As per assessment, details regarding infiltration in
J&K for the past three years and the current year are as under:-
|
Year
|
Number of terrorists
attempted infiltration
|
No. of terrorists killed on
the Line of Control
|
No. of terrorists returned
|
No. of terrorists
infiltrated successfully
|
|
2012
|
264
|
13
|
130
|
121
|
|
2013
|
277
|
38
|
142
|
97
|
|
2014
|
221
|
52
|
104
|
65
|
|
2015
(upto 30th September)
|
92
|
37
|
38
|
16 + 1*
Apprehended alive
|
The details of
casualties are as under:-
|
Year
|
No. of Army martyrs during
ceasefire violations along Line of Control
|
No. of civilians killed in
ceasefire violations
|
|
2012
|
01
|
04
|
|
2013
|
03
|
0
|
|
2014
|
01
|
13
|
|
2015
|
06
(Upto 06 Dec)
|
02
(upto 30th June)
|
The affected families are identified and loss of property
is assessed by the concerned State Government. As reported by the
Government of Jammu & Kashmir, 590 villages having a population of
5,32,144 are located between 0-5 km from Line of Control
(LC)/International Border (IB) in the five border districts of Jammu
Division i.e. Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Poonch and Rajouri. Out of these, around
448 villages of districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri are
vulnerable to ceasefire violations.
As reported by the State Government, during the period
from 2012 to 2014 and the current year, 2,15,110 families were temporarily
affected and 193 houses were fully or partially damaged in Jammu &
Kashmir due to shelling/firing on LC/IB. During such shelling/firing, the
inhabitants of border villages are shifted to safer locations to prevent any
loss of life. All arrangements are made by the District administration for free
boarding, lodging, medicare, water, electricity, food, sanitation and transport
to safer places in such cases.
All violations of
ceasefire are taken up with Pakistan military authorities at the appropriate
level through the established mechanism of hotlines, flag meetings as well as
weekly talks between the Directorate Generals of Military Operations of the two
countries. BSF, too, holds talks at various levels with its counterpart viz.
Pakistan Rangers.
Diplomatically,
India has repeatedly emphasised, including at the highest level, the need for
Pakistan to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control (LC) and abide by the
ceasefire commitment of 2003 along the International Border and LC. While
Government will continue to work for establishing peaceful, friendly and
cooperative relations with Pakistan and will remain committed to resolve all
outstanding issues with Pakistan, including the issue of Jammu & Kashmir,
through a peaceful bilateral dialogue in an environment free from terror and
violence, Government is firmly resolved to take all necessary steps to protect
India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure peace and security of
our citizens at all times.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Abhijit Mukherjee and others in Lok Sabha today.
***********
Cloud Storage for Storing Data
Towards this, Army
has presently launched Infrastructure as a Service. Further, the Army cloud has
been made fail proof with a backup Data Centre.
The vital defence information is not available on the Internet and is only hosted on Intranet which is air-gapped from the Internet. Besides, all Services have established their respective Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERT) to take care of any threats. Adequate Safeguards have been instituted in the form of audits, physical checks and policy guidelines.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Kirti Azad in Lok Sabha today.
The vital defence information is not available on the Internet and is only hosted on Intranet which is air-gapped from the Internet. Besides, all Services have established their respective Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERT) to take care of any threats. Adequate Safeguards have been instituted in the form of audits, physical checks and policy guidelines.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Kirti Azad in Lok Sabha today.
********
Committee on Functioning of
DRDO
Defence Research
and Development Organisation (DRDO) has implemented all the recommendations
made by Dr. P. Rama Rao Committee which were within its power. Remaining
accepted recommendations are at various stages of necessary approvals for
implementation.
The Committee had also recommended creation of a Board of Research for Advanced Defence Sciences (BRADS) to function on the lines of Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of USA. However, the recommendation regarding creation of BRADS was not accepted by the Government.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Smt Poonam Mahajan in Lok Sabha today.
The Committee had also recommended creation of a Board of Research for Advanced Defence Sciences (BRADS) to function on the lines of Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of USA. However, the recommendation regarding creation of BRADS was not accepted by the Government.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Smt Poonam Mahajan in Lok Sabha today.
*******
Defence Procurement Procedure
The objective of
Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2013 is to ensure expeditious procurement
of the approved requirements of the Armed Forces in terms of capabilities
sought and time frame prescribed by optimally utilising the allocated budgetary
resources. While achieving the same, it will demonstrate the highest degree of
probity and public accountability, transparency in operations, free competition
and impartiality. In addition, the goal of achieving self-reliance in defence
equipment will be kept it mind.
The DPP-2013 covers all Capital Acquisitions, (except medical equipment) undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, Defene Services and Indian Coast Guard both from indigenous sources and ex-import. DPP-2013 provides for review of the procurement procedure after every two years. Amendments in DPP are also made from time to time as required.
The Government appointed a Committee of Experts on 1.5.2015 for amendment to DPP-2013 including formulation of policy framework to facilitate “Make in India” in Defence Manufacturing. The Committee submitted its Report to the Government on 23.7.2015. The Report includes the views and concerns of various stakeholders. The Report has been placed in the Public Domain on the Ministry of Defence website.
DPP provides for direct dealing with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or Authorised Vendors or Government Sponsored Export Agencies (applicable in case of countries where domestic laws do not permit direct export by OEMs). It also provides that vendor is required to give full details of any agents / technical consultants / authorised vendors that may have been appointed by them for marketing of this equipment in India. These details should include the scope of work and responsibilities that have been entrusted with the said party in India.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Radheshyam Biswas and others in Lok Sabha today.
The DPP-2013 covers all Capital Acquisitions, (except medical equipment) undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, Defene Services and Indian Coast Guard both from indigenous sources and ex-import. DPP-2013 provides for review of the procurement procedure after every two years. Amendments in DPP are also made from time to time as required.
The Government appointed a Committee of Experts on 1.5.2015 for amendment to DPP-2013 including formulation of policy framework to facilitate “Make in India” in Defence Manufacturing. The Committee submitted its Report to the Government on 23.7.2015. The Report includes the views and concerns of various stakeholders. The Report has been placed in the Public Domain on the Ministry of Defence website.
DPP provides for direct dealing with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or Authorised Vendors or Government Sponsored Export Agencies (applicable in case of countries where domestic laws do not permit direct export by OEMs). It also provides that vendor is required to give full details of any agents / technical consultants / authorised vendors that may have been appointed by them for marketing of this equipment in India. These details should include the scope of work and responsibilities that have been entrusted with the said party in India.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Radheshyam Biswas and others in Lok Sabha today.
*******
Bribing in Arms Deals
Switzerland has
refused legal assistance in investigation of one Swiss Company namely M/s RAD.
In the matter of a case registered against a private person, unknown officials of M/s Rheinmetall Air Defence (RAD) & others on the allegation that M/s Rheinmetall Air Defence AG paid illegal gratification to the private person to stall the process of blacklisting of M/s Rheinmetall Air Defence AG for influencing the official of Ministry of Defence, Central Bureau of Investigation issued Letter Rogatory to the competent Judicial Authority / Attorney General in Confederation of Switzerland on 3.8.2012. The said Letter Rogatory has been rejected by the Swiss authorities on 13.7.2015.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Dr. P Venugopal in Lok Sabha today.
In the matter of a case registered against a private person, unknown officials of M/s Rheinmetall Air Defence (RAD) & others on the allegation that M/s Rheinmetall Air Defence AG paid illegal gratification to the private person to stall the process of blacklisting of M/s Rheinmetall Air Defence AG for influencing the official of Ministry of Defence, Central Bureau of Investigation issued Letter Rogatory to the competent Judicial Authority / Attorney General in Confederation of Switzerland on 3.8.2012. The said Letter Rogatory has been rejected by the Swiss authorities on 13.7.2015.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Dr. P Venugopal in Lok Sabha today.
******
Export of Defence Equipment
The value of the defence equipment exported to various
countries in last three years and the current year (up to 30.09.2015) by
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and
Private Sector Companies (based on the NOCs issued) is as under:-
(Rs. in crores)
|
Year
|
Value of Export
|
|
2012-13
|
446.77
|
|
2013-14
|
686.27
|
|
2014-15
|
994.04
|
|
2015-16
(upto 30.09.2015)
|
695.70
|
The Government has taken following initiatives to ease
the process of applying for NOC for export of military stores:-
· Online system for receiving
applications for NOC for export of military stores has been developed.
· Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) for issue of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for export of military
stores has been simplified and has been put in public domain.
· The list of Military Stores
has been notified.
· The requirement of End User
Certificate (EUC) to be signed / stamped by the Government authorities of the
importing country has been dispensed with for the export of parts, component,
sub-assemblies and sub-systems;
· The provision has been made
for issuing advance / in principle clearance for exploring business
opportunities abroad.
A compendium of Defence Research & Development
Organization (DRDO) developed products having export potential was recently
released by DRDO. This will help the industries to explore the potential
export market. DRDO laboratories and test facilities of other
organizations of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are made available to the Indian
Domestic Defence Industry based on their requirement and availability.
Export is carried out by the production agency. No
proposal for export of Brahmos Missile System has so far been received from
Brahmos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Kalikesh N Singh Deo and Shri PP Chaudhary in Lok Sabha today.
********
Donation of Varaha Ship to Sri
Lanka
Indian Coast Guard
Ship (ICGS) Varaha was transferred on lease to Sri Lankan Navy in April, 2006.
The lease was extended from time to time. On the request of Sri Lankan side,
the ship was gifted to Government of Sri Lanka on a permanent basis in August
2015 as a goodwill gesture in line with our commitment to enhance bilateral
defence cooperation.
No representation opposing the Government decision for gifting ICGS Varaha to Sri Lanka has been received in the Ministry.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri PR Senthil Nathan and Shri P Nagarajan in Lok Sabha today.
No representation opposing the Government decision for gifting ICGS Varaha to Sri Lanka has been received in the Ministry.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri PR Senthil Nathan and Shri P Nagarajan in Lok Sabha today.
*******
Lease on Defence Land
Defence lands in
Cantonments have been given on lease under the provisions of the Cantonment
Code, 1899, 1912 and Cantonment Land Administration Rules (CLAR), 1925 &
1937. These leases were given long time back, either in perpetuity or for fixed
terms. Lease rent and premium (wherever applicable) for these leases were
fixed, at that point of time based on the prevalent land value. There are a
number of leases which have expired and difficulties have been encountered in
their timely renewal on account of absence of renewal application with full
documentation, violation of lease terms, non-mutation due to disputes etc.
There is no permanent financial loss to the Government, as the ex-lessees will
be required to pay arrears of rent, at the time of renewal of leases.
Instructions have been issued to either renew the leases, in a time bound
manner or cancel the same. Record management of field offices of Defence
Estates Department has also been strengthened, with a view to improving land
management, including management of leases.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Ramsinh Rathwa in Lok Sabha today.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Ramsinh Rathwa in Lok Sabha today.
*******
Defence Parks
Department of
Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry has accorded ‘in principle approval’ for the project at Kinfra Defence
Park, Ottapalam (Distt.-Palakkad), Kerala.
The major activities as envisaged in proposed park as per Detailed Feasibility Report are creation of facilities like CETP, storm water drainage, rain water harvesting, internal roads, boundary wall entry gate, water supply system, power supply distribution, dormitory, hostel facility, research and development, incubation centre, quality certification centre, warehouse training centre and environment testing facility.
The cost of the project is Rs.131.35 crore including Central Grant of Rs.50 crore. The proposed Defence Park at Ottapalam (Distt.-Palakkad), is at ‘in principle’ approval stage. As per ‘Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS)’ guidelines, the completion time of the project is 24 months from the date of final approval.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Mullappally Ramachandran in Lok Sabha today.
The major activities as envisaged in proposed park as per Detailed Feasibility Report are creation of facilities like CETP, storm water drainage, rain water harvesting, internal roads, boundary wall entry gate, water supply system, power supply distribution, dormitory, hostel facility, research and development, incubation centre, quality certification centre, warehouse training centre and environment testing facility.
The cost of the project is Rs.131.35 crore including Central Grant of Rs.50 crore. The proposed Defence Park at Ottapalam (Distt.-Palakkad), is at ‘in principle’ approval stage. As per ‘Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS)’ guidelines, the completion time of the project is 24 months from the date of final approval.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Mullappally Ramachandran in Lok Sabha today.
*********
Defence Procurement
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had accorded
Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) in October, 2009 for Capital procurement of
Bullet Proof Jackets (BPJs). The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the
Capital procurement of BPJs was retracted in October, 2015 as the BPJs fielded
by vendors failed in the trials. Government has taken action to procure
50,000 bullet proof jackets through revenue route. Approval has also been
given to procure bullet proof jackets to meet urgent operational requirements
through Army Commanders Special Financial Powers (ACSFP). The Government
constantly reviews the security scenario and accordingly, decides to induct
appropriate defence equipment to keep the armed forces
in a state of
readiness. The details of Capital Acquisition Budget of the Ministry of
Defence and Actuals during the last 3 years and current year is as follows:-
|
Year
|
BE
|
RE
|
|
2012-13
|
66032.24
|
57395.46
|
|
2013-14
|
73444.59
|
66406.41
|
|
2014-15
|
75148.03
|
66151.73
|
|
2015-16
|
22054.50
|
--
|
The Capital procurement of Defence equipment is done as
per the provisions of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) which contains
timelines for various stages of procurement. Some of the steps taken by the
Government to fast-track the process of defence procurement, inter alia,
include finalization of Service Qualitative Requirements (SQRs) before seeking
the AoN; reduction of validity of AoN to one year; delegation of Financial
Powers; decision in a collegiate manner and imposition of Liquidated Damages (LDs)
on vendors for delay in execution of contracts.
The DPP provides for review of the procurement procedure
after every two years. Amendments are also made in DPP from time to time
as required. The Government appointed a Committee of Experts in May, 2015
for amendments to DPP, 2013 including Formulation of Policy Framework to
facilitate ‘Make in India’ in Defence Manufacturing. The Committee has
already submitted its report to the Government.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato and others in Lok Sabha today.
*********
Pilot to Cockpit Ratio in IAF
Existing pilot-to-Cockpit ratio for the current number of
Squadrons in IAF is in consonance with the authorized ratio.
The present utilization rate of the trainer aircraft is
as follows:-
Pilatus Mk-II
- 19.73 hrs
Kiran
Mk-I/IA
- 18.36 hrs
Hawk-132
- 13.42 hrs.
Measures like proactive forecasting of requirement of
spares, reducing down time of aircraft and optimal utilization of available
resources have been taken to increase the utilization rate of aircraft.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is currently manufacturing
Hawk MK-132 Advanced Jet Trainer Aircraft under Transfer of Technology from
British Aerospace Systems, United Kingdom (BAE systems UK). Further, HAL
has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BAE systems UK in May
2015 for HAWK MK-132 upgrade and development of combat HAWK for Indian and
export markets.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Ramdas C Tadas and Shri Maheish Girri in Lok Sabha today.
********
Export of Defence Items
As per
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Notification
No.115 (RE-2013/2009-2014, dated 13.03.2015, export of Military Stores, as
specified in the Notification, is allowed subject to the No Objection
Certificate (NOC) from the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of
Defence, New Delhi as per the provisions of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
of Department of Defence Production, as available on the website of Ministry of
Defence. The value of NOCs for export of military stores issued by the
Department of Defence Production to the Private Companies during the last three
years and the current year (upto 30.09.2015) is as under:-
(Rs. in crore)
|
Year
|
Value of Export
|
|
2012-13
|
138.13
|
|
2013-14
|
286.00
|
|
2014-15
|
132.17
|
|
2015-16
(upto 30.09.2015)
|
441.06
|
To promote and
encourage export of defence items, the Government has taken following major
initiatives in respect of ease of doing business:-
· Online system for receiving
applications for NOC for export of military stores has been developed.
· Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) for issue of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for export of military
stores has been simplified and has been put in public domain.
· The list of Military Stores
has been notified.
· The requirement of End User
Certificate (EUC) to be signed / stamped by the government authorities of the
importing country has been dispensed with for the export of parts, component,
sub-assemblies and sub-systems;
· The provision has been made
for issuing advance / in principle clearance for exploring business
opportunities abroad.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Dr. Kulamani Samal in Lok Sabha today.
*******
Clothing for High Altitude
Areas
In order to fast track procurement of Clothing and
Equipments for defence personnal deployed in very high altitude areas
like Siachen, an Empowered Committee under the
chairmanship of Master General of Ordnance (MGO) has been set up with
full powers of Competent Financial Authority. Special dispensation for
placing 100% repeat order has also been given to the Empowered Committee.
Moreover, sufficient quantities of these items are kept in reserve in Army
Headquarters to avoid any shortage.
The total number of soldiers who have died in Siachen
Glacier on OP MEGHDOOT since 1984 till date due to climatic
conditions, environmental and other factors are as under:-
Officers
- 33
JCOs
- 54
OR
- 782
____________________
Total:
- 869
Operational deployment along the borders is a dynamic
process based on assessment of threat to the National Security. Out of 55 items
of clothing and mountaineering equipments, only 20 items are imported. Details
of Expenditure incurred for the last three years including current year are as
under:-
|
Financial Year
|
Budget Estimates
|
Expenditure
(Rs. in Crore)
|
|
2012-13
|
2300.0000
|
2280.5430
|
|
2013-14
|
2023.3449
|
1919.3100
|
|
2014-15
|
2574.3100
|
2366.5943
|
|
2015-16
|
3332.0000
|
938.5400*
|
*Expenditure upto
30th November 2015.
Steps taken for upgradation include constant search for
newer items which will save lives and increase the combat efficiency of our
troops deployed in very high altitude areas like Siachen. A Seminar with
Indian Technical Textile Association was held in February 2015 followed up by
trial of items in Siachen Glacier and sharing of trial reports with Indian
Industry for further improvement to meet the stringent requirements of such
areas.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Shrirangappa Barne and others in Lok Sabha today.
********
Suicides by Defence Personnel
Number of
incidents of suicide and fratricide in Armed Forces during last three years and
the current year is as under:-
|
Year
|
Army
|
Navy
|
Air Force
|
|||
|
|
Suicide
|
Fratricide
|
Suicide
|
Fratricide
|
Suicide
|
Fratricide
|
|
2012
|
95
|
01
|
01
|
Nil
|
15
|
Nil
|
|
2013
|
86
|
03
|
06
|
Nil
|
15
|
Nil
|
|
2014
|
84
|
03
|
04
|
Nil
|
24
|
01
|
|
2015
(Till date)
|
69
|
01
|
01
|
Nil
|
13
|
Nil
|
The major reasons for such incidents include occupational
hazards, family issues / domestic problems, perceived grievances, personal
issues, mental built, financial problems and inability to withstand stress.
A large number of officers have been trained, as
Counsellors, to provide psychological counselling to the defence personnel and
their families. Civilian psychological counsellors have also been
employed, to provide mental health services. A Psychologist, visit units
and formations from time to time and carries out psychological counselling,
individually and at times in groups.
Government has taken various measures to prevent such
incidents. Some of these measures include: improvement in living
and working conditions through provision of better infrastructure and
facilities; additional family accommodation, liberalized leave policy,
establishing a grievance redressal mechanism, provision
of counselling by psychological counsellors, conduct of yoga, meditation as
part of unit routine etc.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil and others in Lok Sabha today.
********
Basic Trainer Aircraft
A comprehensive
roadmap for ab-initio training in IAF to increase training capacity is already
in place. Acquisition of trainer aircraft is a continuous process and is based
on the Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP).
The training is currently conducted on Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II, Kiran Mk-I/A and Hawk Mk-132 aircraft. Government had contracted with M/s Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland to supply 75 PC-7 Mk-II Basic Trainer Aircraft. Against this contract all 75 aircraft have been inducted in IAF by October 2015. Further, there is no shortage of engineers in the IAF.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Kumari Shobha Karandlaje in Lok Sabha today.
The training is currently conducted on Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II, Kiran Mk-I/A and Hawk Mk-132 aircraft. Government had contracted with M/s Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland to supply 75 PC-7 Mk-II Basic Trainer Aircraft. Against this contract all 75 aircraft have been inducted in IAF by October 2015. Further, there is no shortage of engineers in the IAF.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Kumari Shobha Karandlaje in Lok Sabha today.
********
Allocation of Funds under CSR
by HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has allocated funds
under CSR during last three years and for the current year. The details
on year-wise CSR allotment / expenditure are as under:
|
Year
|
2012-13
|
2013-14
|
2014-15
|
2015-16
|
|
Allotment
(Rs. in Lacs)
|
850.00
|
919.00
|
6935.00
|
9182.00
|
|
Expenditure
(Rs. in Lacs)
|
1304.98
|
1482.40
|
4576.08
|
Projects under
implementation
|
Major Sector-wise
details of CSR Expenditure are as under:-
(Rs. in Lacs)
|
Year
|
2012-13
|
2013-14
|
2014-15
|
2015-16
Projects
Under
implementation
|
|
Infrastructure
Development
|
390.20
|
441.96
|
746.03
|
|
|
Health Care
|
186.11
|
310.20
|
251.23
|
|
|
Sustainable Development
Projects
|
276.00
|
198.56
|
716.99
|
|
|
Education, Skill
Development, Vocational Training
|
179.15
|
300.12
|
169.95
|
|
|
Drinking Water etc.
|
269.00
|
197.24
|
319.38
|
|
|
Women Empowerment
|
-
|
-
|
236.20
|
|
|
Toilet Construction
|
-
|
-
|
76.30
|
|
|
Contribution to Swachh
Bharat Kosh
|
-
|
-
|
2000.00
|
People of about 40 villages are getting benefits out of
CSR activities by HAL. Funds earmarked under CSR have been spent in line with
provisions of the CSR policy of the company which is formulated based on the
provision of companies Act 2013. Most of the CSR activities being undertaken by
the company are in the local areas where the company is operating. Where
the scope to implement the CSR projects within the local areas is not
available, adjacent districts are considered for implementing CSR activities.
HAL CSR Policy provides to implement CSR Projects / Activities in the local
areas / nearby Villages of HAL Divisions. While taking up the CSR
Projects, Socio-economic status of the Villages and SC/ST population are also
considered.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Sadashiv Lokhande in Lok Sabha today.
****
Arrest of Fishermen
Indian Security Agencies apprehend the foreign fishermen
for fishing related violations under the provisions of the Maritime Zones of
India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 and MZI Rules,
1982. The details of foreign fishermen apprehended by Indian Security
Agencies since 2012 are as follows:
|
Country
|
2012
|
2013
|
2014
|
2015
|
|
Pakistan
|
87
|
124
|
61
|
-
|
|
Bangladesh
|
22
|
-
|
111
|
57
|
|
Sri Lanka
|
116
|
339
|
215
|
74
(till 8th December)
|
|
Myanmar
|
131
|
90
|
7
|
27
(till 10th December)
|
The details of
foreign fishermen repatriated since 2012 are as follows:
|
Country
|
2012
|
2013
|
2014
|
2015
|
|
Pakistan
|
64
|
28
|
74
|
115
(as on 10th December)
|
|
Bangladesh
|
22
|
-
|
111
|
-
|
|
Sri Lanka*
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Myanmar
|
-
|
119
|
-
|
521
(till November)
|
*All the Sri
Lankan fishermen have been subsequently released and repatriated. As on
date, there are no Sri Lankan fishermen in Indian custody for fisheries related
violations.
This information
was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written
reply to Shri Harinarayan Rajbhar in Lok Sabha today.
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