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 […]

First batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades handed over to Indian Army in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Nagpur

Key highlights: Grenade manufactured by Economic Explosives Limited Co following Transfer of Technology from a DRDO lab MMHG works in both offensive & defensive modes with high accuracy and reliability Raksha Mantri calls it an important milestone in defence manufacturing and a big step towards ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ Defence exports in the last two years cross […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal to publish relevant details of planned procurements on MoD/Services website

Key Highlights:  ·      Decision to promote ‘Ease of Doing Business’ & increase transparency in the capital acquisition process ·      Industry can plan technology tie-ups with OEMs, initiate process to set up production lines & augment capacity ·      Details to be published on MoD/Services website within one week of receipt of approvals ·      Security aspect to be kept in mind The Defence […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launches Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0

Key highlights of RM’s address:   DISC 5.0 is a reflection of Government’s resolve to create a self-reliant defence sector The challenge to take innovation, design & development to newer heights iDEX playing a crucial role in building a strong military & ‘AatmaNirbhar’ defence industry Government support to private sector in building ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ Raksha […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flags off nationwide events as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Highlights of Shri Rajnath Singh’s address: Events to instill sense of national pride among people India is a peace-loving nation but fully capable of giving a befitting reply if challenged Government aims to develop a powerful & self-reliant India Dependency on arms imports has decreased due to measures taken by the Government   Raksha Mantri […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to attend SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Tajikistan

Key Highlights: ·        Raksha Mantri leaves on a 3-day visit to Dushanbe today ·        To address SCO Defence Ministers’ meet tomorrow ·        Member states to discuss defence cooperation issues ·        RM also expected to meet his Tajik counterpart   Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh is visiting Dushanbe, Tajikistan from July 27-29, 2021 to attend the annual meeting of the […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh pays homage to fallen heroes at National War Memorial on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri lays wreath, pays tribute to the bravehearts at NWM Grateful nation will always be indebted to their valour Raksha Rajya Mantri, Chiefs of Army Staff & Air Staff, Defence Secretary & CISC also pay homage Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid homage to the fallen heroes on the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flags-in Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21, in New Delhi

Army Skiing Expedition conducted in Himalayan mountain ranges Covered 1,660 kms from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Malari in Uttarakhand The team gatheredinformationabout several hithertounchartered areas along international boundary  ​​​Raksha Mantri commendsthe courage, dedication and spirit of the Armed Forces. Safety &security of the country is in safe hands, says RM. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath […]