Defence panel raises retirement age of soldiers by TWO years to 'cut new recruitment cost' Recommendations of the Lt Gen Shekatkar Committee were submitted to defence minister Manohar Parrikar The report also touches upon the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff In order to enhance their combat capabilities, a key defence ministry panel has made several … [Read more...] about Recommendations of the Lt Gen Shekatkar Committee – Raise in the Retirement Age of Jawans by Two Years
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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
7th Pay Commission: Parrikar orders military chiefs immediate implementation
7th Pay Commission: Parrikar orders military chiefs immediate implementation New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday ordered the military chiefs to immediately enforce the recommendations of the 7th pay commission. Last week, the three services , Army, Navy and the Air Force, had issued an open signal to servicemen informing them the … [Read more...] about 7th Pay Commission: Parrikar orders military chiefs immediate implementation
Defence: Steps Taken on Dhirendra Singh Committee Report
Steps Taken on Dhirendra Singh Committee Report Ministry of Defence The Dhirendra Singh Committee submitted its Report to the Government in July, 2015. The Committee made 43 recommendations, out of which, 16 recommendations were regarding Make-in-India and 27 recommendations were regarding Defence Procurement Policy. The Dhirendra Singh Committee recommendations have been … [Read more...] about Defence: Steps Taken on Dhirendra Singh Committee Report
Parrikar Defends Armed Forces – for Retaining Higher Status & Pay
Parrikar Defends Armed Forces – for Retaining Higher Status & Pay Reliable sources conveyed Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar told a high-level meeting at the MoD on March 22 that the stance of the ministry should be categorical on the issues of status, pay and allowances for the armed forces. Parrikar Defends Armed Forces – Parrikar was in agreement with key … [Read more...] about Parrikar Defends Armed Forces – for Retaining Higher Status & Pay
Wait for final OROP order for clarity: Parrikar
Wait for final OROP order for clarity: Parrikar Mumbai: With confusion surrounding who among the retirees will get the benefits of One Rank One Pension, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today asked all those concerned to wait for the final order, which will “explain it properly”. “You have to wait for the final order (on OROP) which will come. Why is … [Read more...] about Wait for final OROP order for clarity: Parrikar
Government Announces One Rank One Pension Scheme for Ex-Servicemen
Government Announces One Rank One Pension Scheme for Ex-Servicemen The Government has announced the One Rank One Pension scheme for the Ex-Servicemen. This was announced by the Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar here today. The following is the statement of the Defence Minister: “Government of India respects its Defence Forces and Ex-Servicemen for their valour, … [Read more...] about Government Announces One Rank One Pension Scheme for Ex-Servicemen
Good news soon on One Rank One Pension (OROP): Parrikar
Good news soon on One Rank One Pension (OROP): Parrikar Lucknow: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said there will be “good news” soon on the issue of One Rank One Pension, a long-standing demand of ex-servicemen who have been holding protests across the nation. “It’s an inter-departmental issue. As far as the Defence Ministry is concerned, our work is almost over. … [Read more...] about Good news soon on One Rank One Pension (OROP): Parrikar
One Rank One Pension: Meeting of Military veterans with Parrikar inconclusive, threaten to go on hunger strike
One Rank One Pension: Meeting of Military veterans with Parrikar inconclusive, threaten to go on hunger strike The talks between ex-servicemen and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar over the One Rank One Pension scheme failed today after which the retired defence personnel decided to go ahead with their planned rally on June 14 followed by a relay hunger strike … [Read more...] about One Rank One Pension: Meeting of Military veterans with Parrikar inconclusive, threaten to go on hunger strike
