Raksha Mantri & Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence discuss capacity building & defence industry cooperation during talks in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held talks with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence Mr Aden Bare Duale in New Delhi on August 29, 2023. The meeting was a testimony to the increasing depth in the India-Kenya defence partnership. Both the Ministers agreed that the defence relationship between the two countries has evolved from being training-centric […]
Financial aid across various schemes aimed at welfare of ex-servicemen & their families enhanced substantially; Proposal cleared by Raksha Mantri
In pursuit of strengthening the support systems for the ex-servicemen and their families, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on August 11, 2023, approved a substantial increase in financial aid across various schemes aimed at benefiting those who have dedicated their lives in the service to the nation. The increased financial assistance provisions stand as a testament to Prime […]
Text of closing remarks of Defence Minister on ‘Inter-Services Organisations Bill, 2023’
आदरणीय सभापति महोदय, जैसा कि माननीय सदस्यों को विदित है, वर्तमान में warfare अब conventional ही नहीं रह गए हैं, बल्कि warfare अब Technology एवं Network centric हो रहे हैं। अतः यह आवश्यक है, कि नवीन चुनौतियों का सामना करने के लिए हमारी सभी सेनाएँ, यानि Army, Navy और एयरफोर्स अधिक समन्वय और बेहतर तालमेल […]
Text of opening statement of Defence Minister on Inter-Service Organisations Bill 2023
माननीय सभापति महोदय, आपकी अनुमति से मैं, Inter-services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023, को माननीय सदस्यों के बीच रखने के लिए उपस्थित हूँ। जैसा कि सदन को विदित है, वर्तमान में जो वैश्विक परिस्थितियाँ हमारे समक्ष हैं, उस को ध्यान में रखते हुए हमारी सेनाओं को सशक्त करना बेहद आवश्यक है। बेहतर […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates 132nd Durand Cup in Kokrajhar, Assam
The 132nd edition of Durand Cup kicked off in Kokrajhar, Assam on August 05, 2023. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh graced the opening ceremony, which marked the grand beginning of the annual football competition for the first time in the Assamese city. The tournament is organised by the Armed Forces and supported by the Government of […]
Resolve pending cases at the earliest, but follow judicial process: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) to fast-track resolution of pending cases while ensuring that the judicial process is followed earnestly without any violation. He was addressing an event organised to celebrate AFT Raising Day in New Delhi on August 04, 2023. The Raksha Mantri asserted that while there […]
Text of RM’s speech in ‘Civil 20 India Summit 2023’ in Jaipur
I am delighted to be here at the Civil 20 India Summit 2023 in this beautiful city of Jaipur. At the outset, let me take this opportunity to say that we are fortunate to have Her Holiness, Mata Amritanandamayi, or as addressed by everyone, Amma, as the C20 chair. With her humanitarian activities and spiritual […]
Civil Society Organisations & Governments need to work together to ensure overall progress of society: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for enhanced synergy between Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Governments to ensure overall progress of society. He was addressing the Civil 20 (C20) India Summit in Jaipur, Rajasthan on July 29, 2023. The C20, launched in 2013 as an official G20 Engagement Group, provides a platform for the […]
Hindi Text of RM’s speech on 24th ‘Kargil Vijay Divas’ in Dras, Kargil
आज, ‘कारगिल विजय दिवस’ के पावन अवसर पर, आप सभी के बीच उपस्थित होकर मुझे बेहद खुशी हो रही है। सबसे पहले मैं, भारत माता के उन जाँबाज सपूतों को नमन करता हूँ, जिन्होंने मातृभूमि की रक्षा के लिए अपना सर्वस्व न्योछावर कर दिया। मैं उन वीर सपूतों को नमन करता हूँ, जिन्होंने राष्ट्र को […]
Raksha Mantri pays homage to the valiant soldiers at Kargil War Memorial in Dras on 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas
The Nation paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil war on the 24th anniversary of India’s historic victory, which is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ on 26th July every year. To mark the day, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today visited the Kargil War Memorial at Dras in Ladakh, laid a wreath and […]