Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves Revision of Medical Schedules of Powers (MSP -2022) to Armed Forces Medical Services
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the order on Medical Schedules of Powers 2022 (MSP-2022), enhancing the financial powers delegated to Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). MSP – 2022 has been notified by Ministry of Defence on 1st Aug 2022. The enhanced delegation of Financial Powers to functionaries in Headquarters and lower formations would lead […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the nation new manufacturing facilities at Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bhanur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Bhanur Unit of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Telangana on July 02, 2022 and dedicated to the Nation a number of new manufacturing facilities set up by the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU). These include a Warhead facility at the Bhanur Unit and a Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacts with Tiranga Mountain Rescue team in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with a team of Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR) in New Delhi on April 26, 2022. The TMR, founded by Shri Hemant Sachdev, is a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Indian Army since 2016. It provides multiple teams of highly motivated & qualified Avalanche Rescue professionals who are deployed in […]
Shri Rajnath Singh stresses on the need to move from buyer-seller relationship to partner nations
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted US companies to take advantage of the policy initiatives taken by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government in India and carry out joint R&D, manufacturing and maintenance of defence equipment to achieve the vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’. The Raksha Mantri was addressing the […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh felicitates prominent contributors to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund for FY 2020-21 during CSR Conclave
Key Highlights of RM’s speech: · Our Armed Forces have always defended India’s integrity &sovereignty during wars and by countering cross-border terror activities · It is our moral obligation to support the veterans, Veer Naris & their families · Just as the responsibility of our security rests on our soldiers, their and their families’ responsibility rests on us […]
Raksha Mantri inaugurates first operationalised private sector defence sector defence manufacturing facility in UP Defence Industrial Corridor
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first operationalised private sector defence manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) in Lucknow on November 13, 2021. The facility, run by Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC industries, will manufacture parts for Aircraft Engines, Helicopter Engines, Structural parts for aircrafts, Drones and UAV, […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh says, the new companies to be engines of growth for the economy and play important role in defence manufacturing ecosystem
Seven new defence companies, carved out of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), were dedicated to the Nation at a function organised by Ministry of Defence on the occasion of ‘Vijayadashami’ in New Delhi on October 15, 2021. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered a video address during the event. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presided over […]
Raksha Mantri gives away DRDO Dare to Dream 2.0 & Young Scientists awards
Key Highlights: Three indigenously-developed technologies handed over to the Armed Forces DRDO Directed Research Policy & Records Management Policy launched Greater linkages between DRDO and academia emphasised Developing new indigenous technologies important to strengthen national security & overall development, says Shri Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh felicitated the winners of ‘Dare to […]
Public-private partnership can bring Defence Production Revolution: Shri Rajnath Singh at SIDM Annual meeting
Key Highlights of RM’s speech: Indian companies capable of manufacturing state-of-the-art hardware in cost-effective way Government reforms aim to create long-term linkages with OEMs to meet global demands Focus must be on emerging areas such as cyberspace & AI Public-Private partnership crucial for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ Government has created an atmosphere of jointness to ensure […]
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 & […]