INCREASE IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN
THE BORDER REGION BY PAKISTAN
Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
Government is aware through intelligence inputs that Pakistan has constructed and carried our repairs of bunkers, morchas and towers as per the following details:-
Period:2004 to 2011
Particulars
Numbers
Bunkers
886
Morcha
261
Towers
398
Post/Border Out Posts (BOPs)
143
Protests have been lodged with Pakistan Rangers and Flag Meetings of Field Commanders are held in all cases. The matter is also taken up by BSF with Pakistan Rangers during scheduled meetings at various levels.
Adequate troops are suitably supplemented by appropriate surveillance and technical intelligence resources to ensure the sanctity of the border.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Mahendra Mohan in Rajya Sabha today.
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ACQUISITION OF DEFENCE LAND
Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
As on 5.3.1997, as per information available then there was 21.52 lakh acres of defence land scattered all over the country. After reconciliation of the records, the defence land holding was found to be 17.31 lakh acres as on 01.12.1999. The discrepancies occurred as land records were in manual forms. Land records have since been computerized and presently the total defence land holdings are 17.54 lakh acres.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Ram Kripal Yadav in Rajya Sabha today.
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (DEFENCE WING)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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PURCHASE OF LUHs
Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
Sir, there is a proposal of procurement of 187 Light Utility Helicopters (LUHs) under design and development project undertaken by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The project was sanctioned by Government of India in February 2009. The project is proceeding as per approved time lines.
The procurement of quantity 145 Ultra Light Field Guns (Ultra Light Howitzers) was initially progressed concurrently as a Single Vendor Case from M/s ST Kinetics and through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route with Government of United States of America. However, the permission for trials was not granted to M/s ST Kinetics as the Firm is named in an FIR filed by CBI. The matter is presently sub-judice.
The field evaluation of Ultra Light Howitzer comprises three parts, viz. user trials, DGQA trials and Maintainability trials. Out of these, user trials of the gun proposed to be procured through US Government have been completed. The performance of the gun can be ascertained only after evaluation of all three trial reports.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri TM Selvaganapathi in Rajya Sabha today.
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HELICOPTERS EMPLOYED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
The Indian Air Force helicopters are assisting in providing logistics support in aid of Ministry of Home Affairs anti-naxal operations.
Details of helicopters pressed in service in the foreign countries cannot be divulged in the interest of friendly relations with foreign countries and strategic concerns.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Mohammed Adeeb in Rajya Sabha today.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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DEVELOPMENT OF TEJAS LCA
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
The Initial Operational Clearance-1 (IOC-1) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft has been achieve on 10th January, 2011. Presently, LCA development activities leading to final operational clearance are in progress. Action for induction of Tejas into IAF has been initiated. IAF has placed orders for 40 aircraft on HAL.
Tejas Mark-I is planned at present for 40 aircraft only. Tejas Mark-II aircraft is under development with an alternate higher powered engine with considerable improvements. Final cost assessment will be available only after the development phase of Mark II is completed. Scope for cost reduction of Tejas Mk-I has been examined and the same is assessed as not feasible in view of limited quantities.
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is the nodal organization for the development of Tejas.
Rs.11845.20 Crores have been sanctioned by the government of India to ADA for the development of Tejas till date and the total expenditure incurred so far is Rs.5051.46 Crores.
IAF plans to induct six LCA squadrons by the end of the 13th Plan.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Tarun Vijay in Rajya Sabha today.
AVAILABILITY OF HELICOPTERS FOR HIGH ALTITUDE AREAS
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
The air logistics including casualty evacuation in emergent situations of Indian Army is being met by Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters. The Army's rotary wing assets also assist the IAF.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) / for hiring of civil helicopters for movement of maintenance supplies in high altitude areas was issued in October 2011, which included details of dispatch and receiving helipads.
The security situation is reviewed by the Government from time to time, keeping in view the threat perception. This is a continuous process.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Vijay Jawaharlal Darda in Rajya Sabha today.
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DELAY IN DEFENCE PURCHASES
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
Acquisition of weapons and equipment for defence forces is a complex activity and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). As per broad timeframe given in DPP, it takes about 80-137 weeks to complete the various stages of procurement and conclude the contract. However, delays sometimes occur in procurement cases due to several reasons, such as insufficient and limited vendor base, nonconformity of the offers to the Request of Proposal (RFP) conditions, field trials, complexities in contract negotiations and long lead time for indigenization etc. Defence acquisitions are normally based on fixed price contracts. There are contractual provisions for penalties including imposition of liquidated damages for delay in execution of contracts.
To counter systemic and institutional delays, procedures are continuously reviewed and refined on the basis of experience gained during the procurement process.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha today.
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SPOTTING OF MYSTERIOUS IRANIAN CARGO SHIP NEAR LAKSHADWEEP
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
An Indian Navy patrol Aircraft on routine coastal surveillance in October, 2011 spotted an Iranian Merchant Ship "MV ASSA" anchored 140 NM South West off Karwar in the Arabian Sea. Subsequent monitoring by Indian Naval Ships and Aircraft reported transfer of personnel and stores between MV ASSA and other vessels transiting through the area. The issue has also been taken up with the Embassy of Iran and Indian Navy is keeping constant surveillance in the area.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Govindrao Adik in Rajya Sabha today.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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ENCROACHMENT OF DEFENCE LAND
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
There is no report of defence land being diverted or sold to private builders and others during the last three years. However, encroachment of some defence land has been reported during the last three years, the State-wise details of which are as below-
SI. No.
State
Area encroached upon
'in Acres)
2009
2010
2011
1.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
2.
Andhra Pradesh
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
3.
Arunachal Pradesh
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
4.
Assam
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
5.
Bihar
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
6.
Chandigarh
0.2800
0.1600
0.6300
7.
Chhattisgarh
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
8.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
9.
Delhi
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
10.
Diu & Daman
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
11.
Goa
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
12.
Gujarat
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
13.
Haryana
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
14.
Himachal Pradesh
0.0580
0.0000
0.0000
15.
Jammu & Kashmir
0.0000
0.0000
0.2190
16.
Jharkhand
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
17.
Karnataka
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
18.
Kerala
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
19.
Lakshdweep & Minicoy Islands
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
20.
Madhya Pradesh
1.7074
4.4800
2.7704
21.
Maharashtra
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
22.
Manipur
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
23.
Meghalaya
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
24.
Mizoram
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
25.
Nagaland
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
26.
Odisha
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
27.
Pudduchery
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
28.
Punjab
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
29.
Rajasthan
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
30.
Sikkim
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
31.
Tamil Nadu
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
32.
Tripura
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
33.
Uttar Pradesh
3.0538
4.0754
0.7223
34.
Uttarakhand
0.2090
0.6420
0.0060
35.
West Bengal
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Grand Total:
5.3082
9.3574
4.3477
Action for removal of encroachment is taken under the provisions of Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants), Act, 1971 as well as under the Cantonments Act, 2006. Detailed instructions emphasizing the need for ensuring vigilance, detection and prevention of new encroachments have been issued by the Ministry. The process of detection and removal of the encroachments is a continuing exercise. There has been no report on alleged involvement of officials of Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) in the cases relating to encroachment.
860 number of cases pertaining to encroachments are pending in various courts.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Dr. T. Subbaramireddy in Rajya Sabha today.
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NON-PAYMENT OF FULL SALARIES TO DEFENCE TRAINEES
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
The cadets undergoing their pre-commission training at the various training academies get a fixed stipend of Rs.21,000/- per month for the last one year of training before commissioning. This stipend is converted to pay for all purposes on successful completion of training and the arrears of the allowances admissible are paid. The VI Central Pay Commission did not agree to the Services' demand to grant provisional commission in the last year of training with full pay and allowances and all attendant benefits of the commissioned rank as successful completion of pre-commission training is a pre-requisite for the grant of commission in the Defence Forces, a situation which is not totally comparable with the civilian side.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri T.M. Selvaganapathi in Rajya Sabha today.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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INDO-CHINA MARITIME COOPERATION
Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
India, China & Japan have recently agreed for better coordination amongst their Naval ships deployed for anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. As per the convoy coordination plan implemented with effect from 1st January, 2012, one of the Navies is designated as a "Reference Navy" for a period of three months, which first proposes its escort schedule for a three months period. The other Navies then de-conflict their escorts schedules with the dates of Reference Navy. The Reference Navy is rotated every three months in alphabetical orders.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Moinul Hassan in Rajya Sabha today.
INDUCTION OF DRONES IN IAF
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
In order to meet its operational requirements the Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to increase the strength of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in a phased manner. These include Micro and Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
The Remotely Piloted Aircraft are employed for surveillance, reconnaissance and intelligence gathering tasks and not for filling gaps in our Air Defence capability
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri H.K. DUA in Rajya Sabha today.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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SHOOTING OF FISHERMEN BY OFFICIALS OF ITALIAN CARGO VESSEL
Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
In the incident relating to firing from an Italian flag Merchant Vessel a case has been registered by the Kerala Police and the same is being investigated by the State Police and Director General Shipping.
The State Government has sanctioned an amount of Rs.5.0 lakh each to the families of Mr. Jalastian (Valentine) and Mr. Ajeesh Pinku, who were shot dead, from Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The State Government has also decided to give employment to Smt. Dora, widow of late Shri Valentine. In addition, in the matter of a Writ Petition filed before the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala, the Hon'ble High Court has directed the Shipping Company to give a bank guarantee of Rs.3.10 crores. The Shipping Company has given a bank guarantee of Rs.3.10 crores to the Court.
Besides, regular patrolling and air surveillance by Indian Coast Guard to ensure coastal security, various Information Sharing Centers dealing with the piracy issues in the region have been appraised by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) about the fishing activities off the Indian coast. The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre based at Kuala Lumpur has already issued such advisory for merchant vessels transiting the area to be careful about small fishing boats. In addition, UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) and the Information Sharing Centre (ISC) established at Singapore under the Regional Cooperation Agreement for Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) have also been approached by ICG for issuing necessary advisory to the mariners transiting the area about fishing activities to be encountered off Indian coast.
A Navigational Warning 'NAVAREA', which is issued for advising the mariners at sea about significant marine information, has also been issued by the Chief Hydrographer of India sensitizing the transiting merchant traffic about fishing activities in area. In addition, local print media in Kerala has also issued necessary advisory for fishermen. The Director General Shipping has also issued a Notice to apprise the shipping community about the fishing activities on the South West coast of India.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri K.N. Balagopal in Rajya Sabha today.
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (DEFENCE WING)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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PROBE IN PROCUREMENT OF 12 VVIP HELICOPTERS
Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
There was a media report stating that the scope of a probe by Italian prosecutors into allegations against unethical dealings by M/s Finmeccanica, Italy has widened to include the Indian contract signed with M/s Agusta Westland for purchase of 12 helicopters. Ministry of Defence asked for a report in the matter from the Indian Embassy in Rome. The report received indicates that Italian magistrate/prosecutors are conducting preliminary investigation about allegations of financial mal-practices occurring within M/s Finmeccanica, Italy and its subsidiaries in general and there is no specific probe being conducted about India related transactions
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Moinul Hassan in Rajya Sabha today.
CAG REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF ARTILLERY GUNS
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
The CAG report for the year 2011-12 (Defence Services) has made certain observations that modern technology Artillery Guns could not be made available to Artillery troops for certain reasons as explained in its Report.
As part of modernization, the Regiment of Artillery has been equipped with PINAKA Rocket Systems, Smerch Rocket Systems and BrahMos Missile Systems in the past 7-8 years. Nine Regiments of 130mm guns have already been upgraded in keeping with Artillery profile 2027. Various other gun systems are also at different stages of procurement. The modernization of Artillery is a continuous process and is being given priority to ensure that Artillery remains equipped with modern weapon systems
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri A.A. Jinnah in Rajya Sabha today.
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COMPENSATION TO FAMILY OF LT. SUSHIL KHAJURIA
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
Lt. Sushil Khajuria has laid down his life while encountering terrorists at Kupwara in Kammu and Kashmir on September 27, 2011.
The details of compensation paid to his mother by the Centre, State and the Army is as follows :
SI. No.
Compensation paid
Amount (in Rupees)
(a)
Liberalized dependant pension
20,723/- p.m.
(b)
Ex-Gratia lump-sum compensation from Central Government
15,00,000
(c)
Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity
2,61,930
(d)
Army Group Insurance death benefits
40,00,000
(e)
Army Officers Benevolent Fund
50,000
(f)
Army Group Insurance Maturity benefits
41,232
(g)
Army Central Welfare Fund
30,000
(h)
Army Wives Welfare Association Fund
10,000
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Baishnab Parida in Rajya Sabha today.
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VIOLATION OF INDIAN AIR SPACE
. Phalguna 24, 1933
March 14, 2012
Since January, 2011, there have been two incidents of violation of Indian air space by aircraft of another country.
All such cases are taken up with the countries concerned through laid down channels as per established procedure
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri DR. Janardhan Waghmare in Rajya Sabha today.
SD GOSWAMI
DEFENCE SPOKESPERSON(MOD)
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