Nirmala Sitharaman takes over as Defence Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman took over charge as Defence Minister, here today. On her arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Smt. Sitharaman was received by outgoing Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra, Defence Secretary (Defence … [Read more...] about Nirmala Sitharaman takes over as Defence Minister
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Chief of Defence Staff Creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was recommended by Group of Ministers in 2001. A decision in this regard was to be taken after consultation with political parties. The consultation process however is not yet complete as all political parties have not responded. Subsequently, Naresh Chandra Task Force on National Security … [Read more...] about Chief of Defence Staff
Justice Reddy committee on OROP submits report
Report of one-man judicial committee on OROP submitted on 26.10.2016 Justice Reddy committee on OROP submits report The one-man judicial committee on One Rank One Pension (OROP) submitted its report to the Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar, here today. The Central Government had appointed the committee under the Chairmanship of Justice L Narasimha Reddy, retired … [Read more...] about Justice Reddy committee on OROP submits report
Satisfied with Parrikar response on pay commission: Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha
Satisfied with Parrikar’s response on pay commission: Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha New Delhi: The armed forces today said they have raised “anomalies” in the 7th Pay Commission with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and were satisfied with his response that the issue will be resolved at the earliest. The statement by the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC) Air … [Read more...] about Satisfied with Parrikar response on pay commission: Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha
Implementation of OROP
Implementation of OROP Budgetary provision of Rs.12,456.66 crores is made in the Financial Year 2016-17 for implementation of OROP (Rs. 4,967.96 crores towards payment of two instalments of OROP arrears and Rs. 7,488.70 crores towards annual recurring expenditure for the revised pension at current rates). So far 18,90,635 out of 20,68,292 Ex-servicemen / family … [Read more...] about Implementation of OROP
7th Pay Commission – Armed Forces unhappy with the Govt
Defence minister Manohar Parrikar admitted that “some” of the recommendations that he had strongly pushed on behalf of the armed forces have “not” been accepted. 7th Pay Commission – Armed Forces unhappy – We are still awaiting finer details to come out but on the look of it there are “not bright spots” as of now, defence sources said. The armed forces are unhappy with … [Read more...] about 7th Pay Commission – Armed Forces unhappy with the Govt
One Rank One Pension – Ex-servicemen Take the Fight to Another Level – Ready to fight for their rights in the Supreme Court
One Rank One Pension – Ex-servicemen Take the Fight to Another Level – Ready to fight for their rights in the Supreme Court Protesting ex-servicemen tonight suspended their 320-day-old agitation for complete implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) as senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani assured them of leading their legal battle in the apex court. One Rank One Pension – … [Read more...] about One Rank One Pension – Ex-servicemen Take the Fight to Another Level – Ready to fight for their rights in the Supreme Court
Indian Army faces shortage of 9,106 officers
Indian Army faces shortage of 9,106 officers There is a shortage of 9,106 officers in the Indian Army and 1,265 officers in the Navy, the government said Tuesday. “In army (excluding Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Military Nursing Service), as on July 1, 2015, against the authorised strength of 49,631 officers, held strength of officers is 40,525 with shortage … [Read more...] about Indian Army faces shortage of 9,106 officers
Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata gets Raksha Mantri’s Trophy for Best Service Hospital
Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata gets Raksha Mantri’s Trophy for Best Service Hospital Ministry of Defence The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar presented the Raksha Mantri’s Trophy and citation for the Best and Second Best Service Hospital in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) here today. The trophy for the Best Service Hospital went to Command … [Read more...] about Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata gets Raksha Mantri’s Trophy for Best Service Hospital
One Rank One Pension – Payments Expected to Start in January
One Rank One Pension – Payments Expected to Start in January The Ministry of Defence, meanwhile, is rethinking whether it should debar officers and men who go home before completing their tenure from the benefits of OROP. About 25 lakh armed forces veterans get their first enhanced pension under the One Rank One Pension Scheme, or OROP, in January, top Ministry of … [Read more...] about One Rank One Pension – Payments Expected to Start in January
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