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Lok Sabha Question No. 4168 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Defence Cooperation between India and Singapore
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4168

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## DEFENCE COOPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND SINGAPORE

4168.  SHRI  MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether high-level meetings, including at the level of the Defence Ministers have taken place between the  two countries as part of the Strategic Partnership between India and Singapore 'Renewed Spirit, New Energy', 2015 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the  Government has  taken  steps  to  conduct  joint military  exercises  and training  between  the  Armies,  Air  Forces  and  Navies  of  the  two  nations  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether the two countries have worked  towards  collaboration in defence technology, co-development and co-production between the defence industries of the two countries and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  increase  bilateral  Coast  Guard Cooperation between the two countries and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  established  an  appropriate  mechanism  for  regular bilateral consultations and exchange of real time information on cyber issues, if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

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- (a) A regular bilateral Defence Ministers' Dialogue has been institutionalised  between  India  and  Singapore  since  the  signing  of  the revised Defence Cooperation Agreement in 2015.  The first such Ministerial meeting was held in Singapore on 3 rd June, 2016.
- (b) Joint military exercises, namely,  'AGNI  WARRIOR'  and  'BOLD KURUKSHETRA'  (Army  to  Army),  'SIMBEX'  (Navy  to  Navy),  and 'JOINT

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MILITARY TRAINING' (Air  Force  to  Air  Force)  are  regularly  held  between India  and  Singapore.    Both  countries  also  share  wide  ranging  military training exchanges. (c) India and Singapore have set up a Defence Industry Working Group (DIWG)  to  encourage  cooperation  between  the  defence    industries  to identify areas of co-production and co-development.  In addition, Defence Technology Steering Committee (DTSC) for cooperation in defence research and  development  was  set  up in  October  2006 between  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore to pursue defence related science and technology cooperation. (d) Bilateral  Coast  Guard  cooperation  is  pursued  actively  and  covers ship  visits  and  professional  exchanges  on  topics  related  to  search  and rescue, pollution response and maritime law enforcement. (e) Bilateral discussions with Singapore on cyber issues are held as and when required. No formal mechanism  for exchange of real time information on cyber issues between India and Singapore has been set up presently.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Special Package to Chhattisgarh
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4167

TO BE ANSWERED ON Friday, August 11, 2017/Shravana 20, 1939 (Saka)

## Special Package to Chhattisgarh

## †4167.  DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Union Government has provided 'special package' to some States for the development during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise along with the criteria adopted for release of the said package;
- (c) whether  the  similar  package  has  been  granted/proposed  to  be  granted  to Chhattisgarh also; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a)  &  (b):  Prime  Minister  on  07.11.2015  and  15.08.2015  had  announced  special package  for  the  States  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir  and  Bihar  respectively  to  undertake sectoral development in these States. Central assistance of Rs.80,000 crore for Jammu & Kashmir and Rs.1.25 lakh crore for Bihar was agreed  for the purpose. In addition, financial  support  of  Rs.40,657  crore  was  also  approved  for  other  investments  in  the State of Bihar. Agriculture & farmers welfare, health & family welfare, education, power, road  network,  electrification  of  rail  network,  tourism,  skill  development,  petroleum  & natural  gas,  sports  and  components  such  as  permanent  restoration  of  damaged infrastructure,  rehabilitation  work    and  other  related  issues  requiring  attention  due  to devastating flood of September 2014 in Jammu & Kashmir are the core areas agreed for  funding  under  these  packages.  The  projects  under  the  packages  are  being implemented in phased manner by the respective nodal Ministry in tandem with various departments of the State Government concerned.

(c)  &  (d):  There is no proposal to grant special package to the State of Chhattisgarh. State  of  Chhattisgarh  has  been  able  to  maintain  revenue  surplus  during  2015-16  & 2016-17. Moreover, fiscal deficit of the State as proportion  to gross domestic product (GSDP) over reference period is found to be within limits recommended by 14 th Finance Commission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Weather Insurance Policy
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

4166. DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Insurance  Regulatory  and  Development  Authority  of  India  (IRDAI) has  imposed  penalty  on  ICICI  Lombard  for  any  weather  insurance  policy violation; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4166

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  August, 2017/Shravana 20, 1939 (Saka)

Weather Insurance Policy

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)  &  (b): Insurance  Regulatory  and  Development  Authority  of  India  (IRDAI)  has informed  that  vide  order  no.  IRDA/ENF/ORD/ONS/162/09/2015  dated  3 rd   September, 2015 the authority had issued a direction to the insurer to ensure proper underwriting under weather insurance policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Expenditure on Demonetisation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Kunhalikutty, P.K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4164

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  AUGUST, 2017/20 TH  SHRAVANA SAKA, 1939

## Expenditure on Demonetisation

## 4164. SHRI P.K. KUNHALIKUTTY:

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) the expenditure incurred by the Government on implementing the scheme of demonetisation; and
- (b) the number of cases of corruption registered during the implementation of the scheme?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL )

- (a) Cancellation  of  legal  tender  character  of  Specified  banknotes  necessitated augmented functioning of regular activities only, no separate expenditure head was created for the purpose and hence no statistics on expenditure is available.
- (b) During  the  post  demonetisation  period,  till  17.3.2017,  Central  Bureau  of Investigation  (CBI)  has  registered  42  regular  cases  and  4  preliminary  Enquiries relating to irregularities in currency conversion by banks and Postal Departments.

More than 1100 searches and surveys, in respect of suspicious high value cash deposits or related activities, led to seizure of cash of Rs. 513 crore by Income Tax Department. Through Operation Clean Money 18 lakh persons were identified whose cash transactions did not appear in line with their tax profile.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Migration from Swavalamban to APY
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 4163 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 11,2017/SHRAVANA 20, 1939 (SAKA)

## MIGRATION FROM SWAVALAMBAN TO APY

4163 . Shri Om Birla

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) the number of subscribers who have been transferred to Atal Pension Yojana (APY) based o their enrolment in Swavalamban Scheme;
- c) if s0, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
- b) whether the Government has succeeded in ensuring enrolment of workers in unorganised sector into this scheme based on the mission statement of the pension scheme; and

## ANSWER

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

Under Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Swavalamban subscribers who are in the age group of 18-40 a) years can migrate to APY Scheme. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has informed that 46,968 Swavalamban subscribers have migrated to APY, as on 7th August; 2017.

b) and c) PFRDA has intimated that 59.12 lakh subscribers have been enrolled under APY as on 7th August,  2017, which include   subscribers   from   unorganised  sector: Out of this, 53,10,779 subscribers are not Income Tax payers and are not covered under any social security schemes

Measures taken by PFRDA to encourage enrolment in APY include

- Providing flexibility to subscribers to pay monthly, quarterly or half-yearly contributions under APY to facilitate participation by subscribers earning seasonal o irregular income, such as in agriculture and in informal sector:
- Creation of awareness through media publicity campaigns and organising town-hall meetings with the participation of State Governments and State Level Bankers' Committees to aggregate the target occupational groups and other potential subscribers.
- Permitting voluntary premature exit before age 60 to subscribers under APY.
- Tax benefits at par with NPS have been extended to APY.
- Capacity building of enrolment agencies, like officials of banks, offices and business correspondents. post

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Remarriage of Widows
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA, KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4162

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2017

## REMARRIAGE OF WIDOWS

4162.   SHRI ANOOP MISHRA: SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering any scheme to encourage remarriage of widows under the Tribal Sub-Action Plan (TSP)/under any plan in socially backward areas; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a) to  (b):  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  has  informed  that  there  is  no  such  scheme  under consideration to encourage remarriage of widows.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Accident of Naval Ships
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4161

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## ACCIDENT OF NAVAL SHIPS

4161.  SHRI  GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a number of accidents involving naval ships have taken place in various parts  of  the  country  during  the  last  three  years  and  the  reasons  therefore  along  with current year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the number of people died / injured in each accident during the above said period;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  probed  into  each  accident  during  the  above  said period; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  and  outcome  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  officers  held responsible for above said accidents and action taken against them so far?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): During  2014,  2015,  2016  and  2017  (till  date),  Indian  Navy  has reported 21 operational accidents involving naval vessels. These accidents  occurred  in  naval  harbours  or  at  sea  due  to  fire,  flooding, machinery failure, navigational hazards, crew error, etc.  Ten human lives were lost  in  these  accidents.    In  all  cases  of  accidents,  Board  of  Inquiry (BoI) is set up to determine the cause and identify the officials responsible. In  majority  of  the  cases,  the  Board  of  Inquiry  is  complete.    42  officers  / sailors have been held responsible in such cases.  Disciplinary action has already been taken against 40 officers / sailors.

In  order  to  keep  a  check  on  such  accidents  in  future,  Indian  Naval Safety Organization (INSO) was established in October 2012.  The INSO is safety regulations  and  procedures,  issuing  policy  directives  and  conducting responsible for analyzing incidents and accidents, reviewing safety assessment, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Nutritious Food Developed by DRDO
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4160

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## NUTRITIOUS FOOD DEVELOPED BY DRDO

4160.  DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation  (DRDO)  has developed  chicken  biscuit,  anti-fatigue  tulsi  bar,  protein-rich  mutton  bar  for  service personnel deployed in high-altitude and snow-bound areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  DRDO  has  developed  various  nutritious  and  protein-rich  foods  like composite cereals bars, egg protein biscuits, iron-and-protein-rich food bar and proteinbased chocolate and if so, the details thereof and the time by which these products will be available to the soldiers;
- (c) whether  such  products be  also  made  available  to  service  personnel  deployed  in sensitive borders areas of Pakistan and China; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                           (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

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(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)  developed  various  nutritious  and  protein-rich  foods  to  cater  the requirements  of  Service  personnel  deployed  at  high  altitude  and  snow bound areas. The  major food products developed by DRDO are: Chicken biscuits;  Protein  rich  mutton  bar;  Composite  cereals  bars;  Egg  protein biscuits;  Iron  and  protein  rich  food  bar;  Whey  Protein  based  chocolate; Chicken Katti Rolls; Anti-fatigue Tulsi Bar.

(c) & (d): There  is  no  food  production  unit  in  DRDO.  However,  after developing these products, production technologies have been transferred to various industries for bulk production. The products are then supplied to Services for their consumption at every location including sensitive border areas of Indo-Pak & Indo-China.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Dhanush Tank
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH, ANWHAR RAAJHAA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4159

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## DHANUSH  TANK

4159.  SHRI  RAKESH SINGH:

SHRI  A. ANWHAR RAAJHAA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether sub-standard spare parts have been purchased for Dhanush Tank in gun carriage factory, Jabalpur and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether irregularities have been noticed in the purchase of spare parts for Dhanush Tank;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the enquiry ordered to probe in the matter; and
- (d) the action taken against the guilty persons / officers?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): An anonymous complaint was lodged in one case of procurement  of  06  Wire  Race  Roller  Bearing  purchased  from  M/s  Sidh Sales Syndicate, Delhi by Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur for being fitted in the  155  mm  Gun  Dhanush.    These  bearings  were  supposed  to  be manufactured by  M/s. CRB,  Germany but  prima  facie  investigations  have revealed  that  the  bearings  supplied  by  M/s  Sidh  Sales  Syndicate,  Delhi were manufactured by a Chinese firm, M/s. Sino United Industries (Luyang) Ltd.,  Henan,  China  and  not  by  M/s.  CRB,  Germany.    No  evidence  of  any complicity  pertaining  to Gun  Carriage  Factory  (GCF)  officials  in the aforesaid  alleged  forgery  was  found  during  enquiry  by  Chief  Vigilance Officer,  Ordnance  Factory  Board  [CVO  /  OFB].    Also  there  is  no  adverse observation regarding quality of bearings.  For more detailed enquiry, OFB has  further  referred  the  case  to  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI) Economic Wing as per recommendation of CVO / OFB.  CBI has registered an FIR and is investigating the matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Registration of New Borns
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4157 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH AUGUST, 2017

## REGISTRATION OF NEW BORNS

## 4157. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to crack the whip on unscrupulous nursing homes hospitals that do not register children born to unwed mothers or parents not desiring a ch
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to make it mandatory for these unscrupulous nur homes and hospitals to register the birth of children within a time period; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT.ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b):  Health is a State subject. Taking action against such nursing homes and hospi do not register children born to unwed mothers or parents ,not desir ng a child ,falls within the remit of respective State/UT Government.
- (c)&  (d): The  registration  of  births  and  deaths  is  mandatory  under  the  provisions Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Act, 1969. The rules under the RBD Act 1969 have be framed by the concerned State Governments. As per the provisions of the said Act, in c birth or death occurs in a Medical Institution, it is the responsibility of the Medical -In Charge of the institution concerned or any person of the institut ion author zed by him to report the event to the concerned Registrar. In case of Government hospitals, registration un been opened for registering the birth and death events. The Registrars are required to every event which occurs under th eir jurisdiction and 21 days have been prescribed for reporti the event. The responsibility for executing the provisions of RBD Act, 1969 and the Rul orders made there under lies with the State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Setting up of Central Institution to Check Fraud
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4151 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 11 TH  AUGUST, 2017 [SHRAVANA 20, 1939 (SAKA)]

## SETTING UP OF CENTRAL INSTITUTION TO CHECK FRAUD

## QUESTION

4151.  SHRI RAOSAHEB DANVE PATIL:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has received suggestions from the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) and other quarters for setting up of a central institution to check the fraudulent activities of chit funds/multi-level marketing companies/schemes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be set up;
- (c) whether the Union Government have discussed with the State Governments in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the reaction of the State Governments thereon?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE           (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

(a): No communication has been received in this Ministry for setting up  of  Central  Institution  to  check  the  fraudulent  activities  of  Chit Funds/Multi-Level Marketing Companies.

(b) to (d): In view of (a) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Assault Rifles
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: M. CHANDRAKASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4147

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## ASSAULT  RIFLES

4147.  SHRI  M. CHANDRAKASI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of assault rifles developed by Ordnance Factory Board for armed forces during the last ten years;
- (b) the outcome of field trials conducted on these assault rifles and details of rifles inducted into defence services; and
- (c) the  mechanism  in  place  for  periodic  replacement  of  outdated  small  arms  systems  of armed forces?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) & (b): Rifle  Factory  Ishapore  (RFI)  successfully  developed  Rifle  5.56  x 45mm Excalibur in association with Army.  The Gun has been tried by the Indian Army  and  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  (MHA).    RFI  has  already  supplied  around 20000 Nos. Excalibur Rifles to various Police Forces.  The design of 5.56 x 45mm Assault Rifle Excalibur is established and proven.

Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has indigenously developed 7.62 x 39mm Assault  Rifle  (Ghaatak)  for  MHA  Units  and  Police  Forces.    After  elaborate evaluation,  State  and  Central  Police  Forces  have  placed  order  of  around  5000 Nos.  out  of  which  OFB  has  already  supplied  1230  Nos.    The  Indian  Army  and Indian Navy will be evaluating the weapon.

RFI had developed 5.56 x 45mm INSAS 1C Assault Rifle in the year 2015-16. The Rifle was extensively evaluated by Army and was able to achieve reliability of international standards.

However, in August, 2016,  Army  changed the calibre of the  Assault  Rifle from  5.56  x  45mm  to  7.62  x  51mm.    As  a  result  of  this  change  of  calibre,  the indigenous Assault Rifle of 5.56 x 45mm Calibre could not be inducted in Army.

- (c) Case for declaring an equipment 'Obsolete' is taken up by Line Directorate, Army Headquarters (Infantry Directorate, Army Headquarters for Small Arms).  No further  provisioning  for  said  equipment  and  spares  is  done  thereafter.    Line Directorate caters for introduction  of  new  equipment as replacement for equipment which it plans to phase out.

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