Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flags-in expedition to Mt Kun by NIMAS team
Key Highlights: Record 16 mountaineers – nine Army personnel & seven local youth of Arunachal Pradesh – scale the mountain Complete the expedition without help from sherpas & mountain guides Such expeditions promote spirit of adventure & patriotism among youth, says Raksha Mantri Stresses that they can play an important role in strengthening defence & […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addresses 18th India-US Economic Summit through video conferencing
Key Highlights of RM’s address: India is a strong & reliable investment destination US companies should focus on transfer of technology through joint ventures Research & Development with young Indian minds will create a strong defence ecosystem Government open for new ideas to create a business-friendly environment in India Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath […]
Press Statement of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh after ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia
Key Highlights: In-depth discussion on bilateral & regional issues Afghanistan, maritime security in Indo-Pacific, cooperation in multilateral formats & other related topics discussed Emphasis on ensuring free flow of trade, adherence to international rules & sustainable economic growth in entire region Invitation to Australia to engage in India’s growing defence industry Full text of […]
Press statement of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh following bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart Mr Peter Dutton
Key Highlights: Wide-ranging discussions on bilateral defence cooperation as well as regional issues Both sides agree to work jointly to realise full potential of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Partnership based on shared vision of free, open, inclusive and rule-based Indo-Pacific region Military engagements to be expanded Australian industry invited to take advantage of India’s liberalised […]
Shri Rajnath Singh and Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurate Emergency Landing Facility for Indian Air Force in Barmer, Rajasthan
Key Highlights: National Highway used for emergency landing of IAF aircraft for the first time ELF to facilitate landing of all types of IAF aircraft Raksha Mantri describes it as a shining example of Government’s readiness to protect the unity & sovereignty of the nation Lauds the public-private partnership in completing the construction in […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves Delegation of Financial powers to Armed Forces for Revenue Procurement
Key Highlights of DFPDS 2021: Financial powers devolved to field formations; focus on operational preparedness; promote ease of doing business & jointness among Services Two times general enhancement for Competent Financial Authorities; Up to 5-10 times at field formations in certain Schedules 10% increase in Delegated Financial Powers of Vice Chiefs of Services Up […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh delivers address on ‘National Security’ as part of late Balramji Das Tandon lecture series
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh delivered a lecture on ‘National Security’ as part of late Balramji Das Tandon lecture series through video conferencing on August 30, 2021. The Raksha Mantri defined national security as a strong belief to remain vigilant and prepared to deal with every threat & challenge that endangers the existence, development and […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh delivers keynote address at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington on August 28-29, 2021. The Raksha Mantri was given a detailed update on the professional military education being imparted at DSSC. He appreciated the transformative changes made in the training of the young officers from India & aboard at the Institute and aligning the professional […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the Nation Indigeneously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation, the indigenously built Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’ in Chennai today. Calling it one of the important steps towards “Atma Nirbhar Bharat”, he said the newly commissioned vessel is indigenous from its design conception to development. Raksha Mantri also highlighted that for the first time in the […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Unveils Army Sports Institute Stadium Named After Neeraj Chopra
Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Army Sports Institute, Pune, today. He was accompanied by Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Southern Army Commander, Lieutenant General JS Nain. During his maiden visit, the Raksha Mantri felicitated Olympians from the three services. In the unveiling ceremony, he named the Army Sports Institute […]