Lok Sabha Question No. 4958 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Make in India in Defence Sector
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.425

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## RAJYA AND ZILA SAINIK BOARDS

*425.  SHRI  NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

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

- (a) the role and responsibilities of the Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards;
- (b) whether the Government has assessed the performance of the said Boards and if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (c) whether  basic  amenities  including  housing  and  manpower  are  deficient  in  such Boards and if so, the reasons therefor and the corrective measures taken by the Government thereon;
- (d) whether cases of corruption / irregularities in said Boards have been reported during the last three years; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and  the action taken by the Government thereon?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

j{kk ea=h

¼Jh euksgj ijhZdj½

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(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 425 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

The  Kendriya  Sainik  Board  (KSB)  Secretariat,  an  attached  office under the administrative control of Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, is the Apex Body of Government of India responsible for implementing the Central Government policies for welfare and rehabilitation of the war deceased/disabled, retired service personnel and their dependents. These welfare schemes are implemented through Rajya Sainik  Boards  (RSBs)  located  in  State  capitals  and  Zila  Sainik  Boards (ZSBs) located at district level, which are under the administrative control of  respective  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations.    The detailed roles and responsibilities of the Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards are at Annexure. Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board carries out annual inspection of the Rajya Sainik Boards to evaluate their functional efficiency and effectiveness with particular reference to the  implementation  of  the policies  on  welfare  and  resettlement  of  ESM  and  their  dependents.    The RSBs/ZSBs  are  mandated  to  submit  periodical  reports  relating  to  the facilities/logistics  provided  to  the  RSBs/ZSBs  and  the  items  of  work undertaken  by  them  and  deficiency,  if  any.    No  significant  deficiencies except unfilled vacancies have been reported. No reports have been received regarding deficiencies on account of housing of RSBs/ZSBs.  Deficiencies of manpower in the RSBs and ZSBs have  been  reported.    Against  783  sanctioned  posts  in  RSBs  across  all States/UTs, 608 are filled and against 4134 sanctioned posts in ZSBs 2941 are  filled.    The  State  Governments  / UT  Administrations  are requested  at the level of Hon'ble Raksha Mantri to expedite the filling up of these posts. Secretary, KSB also flags these issues during the annual meetings of the RSBs.

Representations/complaints  regarding  irregularities  in  matters  of appointment to the various posts in RSBs/ZSBs and financial matters have been reported to be received in KSB Secretariat during the last three years. The  same  were  forwarded  to  the  concerned  State  Governments  for appropriate  action  by  KSB  Secretariat  as  the  RSBs/ZSBs  are  under  the administrative control of the State Governments.

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED IN THE REPLY GIVEN  IN THE STATEMENT IN PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 425 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

## Role and Responsibilities of Rajya and ZilaSainik Boards

The  Departments  of  Sainik  Welfare  /  RajyaSainik  Boards  in  the States/UTs exercises general control and supervision over the Zila Sainik Boards, which are entrusted mainly with the following roles / responsibilities:

- (a)  Settlement  of  financial  problems  such  as  pension  and  other retirement/release  benefits/dues  to  Ex-Servicemen  and  grants  and assistance  in  kind  to  Ex-Servicemen  beneficiaries  and  dependents from the Central/State Governments or other Organisations such as the Indian Red Cross Society etc.
- (b) Maintaining close liaison with the Pension Disbursing authorities/agencies  in  the  District  to  ensure  prompt  and  correct payment  of  pension  and  reliefs  to  Ex-Servicemen  pensioners  or their dependents.
- (c) Assist families of serving personnel staying separately during their absence away on duty.
- (d) Promote and maintain welfare measures in the District such as Rest House for Ex-Servicemen, old age pensioners' homes, vocational  and  other  training  facilities  and  hostel  for  children  of serving defence personnel and Ex-Servicemen.
- (e) To maintain close and effective liaison for purpose of resettlement through employment of Ex-Servicemen with local Central/State/private industrial organisations, local employment exchange, District Industries/Block Development Offices:
- (f) Provide all resettlement assistance to war widows, dependents and  war  disabled  as  well  as  to  those  who  died/disabled  while  in service due to attributable reasons.

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- (g) Organize Armed Forces Flag Day under aegis of the President ZSB  (District  Collector)  and  Flag  Day  collections  and  any  other

authorized fund raising measures in the district. (h) Organize  rallies/reunion  of  Ex-Servicemen.    Organize  welfare meetings with President ZSB to resolve problems of Ex-Servicemen and widows, preferably once each month on a fixed day. Explore  avenues  for  providing  educational  and  vocational training facilities for Ex-Servicemen and their dependents to enable

- (i) them to seek employment or set up self-employment venture.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.428

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## CONTRIBUTION  OF  DRDO

*428.  DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) the  details  of  contribution  made  by  the  Defence  Research  and  Development Organization  (DRDO)  for  the  development  and  upgradation  of  defence  equipment  in  the country;
- (b) the total expenditure incurred by DRDO for various defence projects during the last three years and the current year;
- (c) whether there are adequate number of scientists and other employees in DRDO and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor and the corrective measures taken in this regard; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up any commission to suggest measures to improve functioning of DRDO and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

j{kk ea=h

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(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 428 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

- (a) Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation  (DRDO),  an  R&D wing  of Ministry of  Defence, is primarily involved  in design  and development of strategic, complex and security sensitive systems in the fields of missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles,  radars,  electronic  warfare  systems,  sonars,    combat  vehicles,  combat aircraft, sensors,  etc  for  the  Armed  Forces  as  per  their  specific  Qualitative Requirements. Over  the  past  five  decades,  DRDO  has  developed / upgraded a    number   of    systems  /  products  /  technologies,  a  large  number  of  which  have already  been productionised.  Value  of  systems/products/technologies developed  / upgraded by DRDO and inducted into the Services or in the process of induction stands over Rs 2.50 lakh Cr. This figure does not include Strategic Systems.

## (b) Total expenditure incurred by the DRDO on various projects during the last three years and current year are given below:-

| Year                       |   Expenditure (Rs. in Crore) |
|----------------------------|------------------------------|
| 2013-14                    |                      3568.53 |
| 2014-15                    |                      3936.78 |
| 2015-16                    |                      4418.6  |
| 2016-17 (Till 30 Nov 2016) |                      2588.57 |

- (c) The  present  manpower  strength  of  DRDO  is  based  on  authorised  strength sanctioned by the Government. Being a Mission Mode Organisation, DRDO follows a dynamic system of manpower planning. Authorised Regular Establishment (RE) is reviewed periodically to  meet  the  contingent  requirements  on  account  of workload    and    new    projects  undertaken  by  the  laboratories  of  DRDO.  The Organisation optimally utilizes manpower through dynamic manpower management  system.  Present strength of DRDO manpower in various cadres is

## shown in the following Table:

| Cadre                                           |   Strength |
|-------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Defence Research and Development Service (DRDS) |       7427 |
| Defence Research and Technical Cadre (DRTC)     |       9220 |
| Administration Cadre                            |       2936 |
| Allied Cadre                                    |       2880 |
| Service Officers                                |        327 |
| Other Service Personnel                         |       1617 |
| Total                                           |      24407 |

- (d) At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  to  setup  any  Commission  to  suggest measures to improve functioning of DRDO.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.429

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## LANDING CRAFT UTILITY

## *429.  SHRI  J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Indian Navy has adequate fleet of ship for present and future use and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has recently launched the country's seventh Landing Craft Utility (LCU) and if so, the details thereof along with its salient features; and
- (c) whether  the  ship  is  of  indigenous  technology  and  can  be  deployed  for  multirole activities and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

j{kk ea=h

¼Jh euksgj ijhZdj½

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 429 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

(a) The Indian Navy is a multi dimensional force with modern surface, subsurface  and  air  assets  for  defending  the  national  interest  against  potential adversaries.    The  modernization  of  the  Indian  Navy  is  an  ongoing  process, which  is  being  undertaken  keeping  in  view,  inter-alia,  the  external  security environment and emerging technologies. (b) & (c): The  Landing  Craft  Utility  (LCU)  is  an  amphibious  ship  with  the primary role to transport, deploy and recover troops and equipment from ship to shore and vice versa.  The ship can also be deployed for peace time roles, search and rescue operations, humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations and for logistic support to Island territories.  A total of 8 LCUs are being built indigenously at GRSE, Kolkata.  The seventh ship of the LCU MK-IV class was launched on 24 th November, 2016.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.439

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## ARMY RECRUITMENT CENTRES

- *439.  SHRI  VIKRAM USENDI:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

- (a) the  criteria  for  organizing  recruitment  rallies  for  recruiting  soldiers  in  the  Armed Forces;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to open new army recruitment and training centers in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise;
- (d) whether incidents of violence have  been  reported  from various parts  during    army recruitments rallies and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

j{kk ea=h

¼Jh euksgj ijhZdj½

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 439 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

(a) The recruitment of Other Ranks (ORs) in the Armed Forces is based on merit and is open equally to every citizen of the country without discrimination  on  the  basis  of  caste,  creed,  tribe  or  religion;  provided  the candidate  meets  the  prescribed  age,  physical,  medical  and  educational criteria. Service-wise details (Army, Navy and Air Force) are as under:-

## Army:

Recruitment of Other Ranks (ORs) in Army is based on Recruitable Male Population (RMP) of a State/Union Territory. RMP is reckoned as 10% of the total eligible male population of the State/UT based on Census of India Report 2011.  Vacancies  for  recruitment  are  distributed  on  the  basis  of  Recruitable Male Population (RMP) of States/UTs. The policy is fair and provides equitable opportunity to eligible candidates from all States. Recruitment in Army for ORs is done through recruitment rallies. Rallies are conducted after due deliberation, planning and detailed coordination with civil administration after ensuring that all basic amenities such as infrastructure and adequate police arrangements have been made by the civil administration. 'Online Application System' has been adopted since July, 2015. In this new  recruitment  system,  all  candidates  can  apply  online  and  take  part  in recruitment activities through  their respective Army  Recruitment  Office (ARO).  In  Online  Application  System,  individual  can  apply  online  on  the website of Recruiting Directorate www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for taking part in the rally covering the district to which he belongs. Thus, in the new system, regulated number of candidates is called for at the rally on a given date, which ensures smooth conduct of rallies, reduces crowds and obviates recurrence of incidents of violence due to overcrowding. Navy:

Recruitment of sailors in the Navy is carried out on All India basis on State  wise  merit  of  the  eligible  'Recruitable  Male  Population',  as  per  the number  of  vacancies  available.  The  selection  process  consists  of  Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test and Medical Examination. However, in certain locations where response is low, recruitment rallies are also conducted.

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## Air Force:

The selection of Airmen (ORs) is through a centralized system through centralized  selection  tests  on All  India  basis  in  which  Central  Airmen Selection Board (CASB) assisted by 14 Airmen Selection Centres located in different parts of the country carry out recruitment. In addition, Recruitment Rallies are conducted in order to give opportunities to the youth hailing from remote  /  low  response  /  borders  /  insurgency  affected  or  hilly  districts  and island  territories  of  the  country.  This  helps  in  balanced  representation  of personnel in the Indian Air Force from different parts of the country. (b) & (c): There is no proposal to open new Army recruitment centres and training centres in the country.

(d) & (e): No  incidence  of  violence  in  the  Army  recruitments  has  been reported since introduction of Online Application System. As stated above, in the new system, regulated number of candidates are called to the rally on a given  date,  which  ensures  smooth  conduct  of  rallies,  reduces  crowds  and obviates recurrence of incidents of violence due to overcrowding.

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4831

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## DEFENCE AVIATION INDUSTRIES

4831.  SHRI  B. SENGUTTUVAN:

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

- (a) whether  there  is  any  proposal  pending  with  the  Government  to  set  up  defence aviation industries across the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise including Tamil Nadu?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) & (b): A Statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4831 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has planned to set up a  greenfield  helicopter  production  facility  at  Tumakuru  near  Bengaluru, Karnataka.    So,  far  54  industrial  licenses  (ILs)  have  been  issues  to  Indian private  companies  for  manufacture  of  aviation  items  such  as  aircrafts, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), lighter-than-air-vehicles, remotely piloted vehicles, parts and accessories for aircraft, air flights, airframes sets, landing gears and related equipment etc.

## 2. The state-wise list of ILs issued is as follows:

|   S. No. | State                                  |   No. of ILs |
|----------|----------------------------------------|--------------|
|        1 | Himachal Pradesh                       |            1 |
|        2 | Uttar Pradesh                          |            6 |
|        3 | Tamil Nadu                             |            4 |
|        4 | Telangana                              |            8 |
|        5 | Uttarakhand                            |            1 |
|        6 | Haryana                                |            5 |
|        7 | Karnataka                              |           15 |
|        8 | Maharashtra                            |            6 |
|        9 | Madhya Pradesh                         |            1 |
|       10 | Rajasthan                              |            1 |
|       11 | Gujarat                                |            5 |
|       12 | Tamil Nadu & Madhya Pradesh (Combined) |            1 |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4833

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## ALLOTMENT OF LAND TO EX-SERVICEMEN

4833.  SHRI  TAMRADHWAJ SAHU:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether land has been allotted to  Ex-Servicemen and  their families during  the  last three years and the current year; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise including Chhattisgarh?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) & (b): No information  on  allotment  of  land  to  Ex-servicemen  and  their families is maintained, as the subject matter comes under the purview of the State Governments / UT Administrations.  The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence has no role in this regard.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4839

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## TRANSFER  OF  LAND

4839.  SHRI  C.N. JAYADEVAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether the Government proposes to hand over 7.5 acres of land belonging to the Air Force Station, Thiruvananthapuram to BrahMos Aerospace Limited; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) & (b): Ministry of Defence has accorded working permission on 25.01.2011  to  Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation  (DRDO)  for commencement of construction work for the integration complex of       M/s. BrahMos Aerospace on 7.15 acres of defence land at KEW Complex, Air Force Station, Thiruvananthapuram.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4842

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## RECRUITMENT FOR CIVILIAN POSTS IN  GRRC

4842.  SHRI  MANSHANKAR NINAMA: SHRI  BHARAT SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE

j{kk ea=h be pleased to refer to reply given to Unstarred Question No. 4537 dated 12 August, 2016 regarding Recruitment of Civilian Posts in GRRC and state:

- (a) whether cases of corruption and arrests of officers and officials serving in Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre (GRRC), Lansdowne have come to the notice of the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  GRRC  has  conducted  a  skill  test  in  shorthand  as  mandated  under  the Recruitment Rules, which was not held in March, 2016; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the result of the same?
- (a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.    An  official  of  Garhwal  Rifles  Regimental  Centre (GRRC)  was  arrested  by  CBI  officials  on  the  charge  of  demanding  and accepting a bribe from another official of GRRC for adjusting some amount against his Sixth Pay Commission arrears.  The individual  was immediately put under suspension and is still under CBI custody.
- (c) & (d): The shorthand test was conducted as per the existing Recruitment Rules on 7 th October, 2016.  Fresh Call letters were sent to all the 17  candidates  who  had  initially  appeared  in  the  written  test.    A  total  of  12 candidates appeared and none of them qualified in the skill test.  Accordingly, the vacancies of Steno, Grade-II at the GRRC could not be filled.

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4843

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## PLANT OF BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED

4843.  SHRI  KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

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

- (a) whether  Bharat  Electronics  Limited  has  proposed  to  set  up  a  plant  at  Nimmakuru village  in  Andhra  Pradesh to  make IR  seekers,  night vision devices  and  thermal  imaging cameras;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the steps taken by the Government to expedite the process of setting up of the said plant; and
- (c) the expected employment to be provided to the locals through the said project?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is in the process of setting up a new factory at Nimmakuru Village in Andhra Pradesh as part of the expansion of the existing unit of BEL Machilipatnam unit.  The foundation stone for setting up the new factory was laid on 19 th September, 2016.  Construction work is under progress.
- (c) It  is  expected  that  the  new  production  facility  in  Nimmakuru  village  is likely  to  generate employment  for  around  500 local population,  directly  and indirectly.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4844

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## CONSTRUCTION AROUND ORDNANCE DEPOTS

4844.  SHRI  PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has recently changed its policy towards construction around the ordnance depots;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken relevant security measures and implications into account before making the said move; and
- (d) 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)

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) & (b): Ministry of defence has amended its guidelines dated 18.05.2011 for  issuance  of  No  Objection  Certificate  for  building  constructions  in  the vicinity of Defence Establishment including Ordnance Depots on 21.10.2016. As per the revised guidelines, the security restrictions in respect of defence establishments / installations located at 193 stations shall apply up to 10 mtrs only  from  the  outer  wall  of  such  establishments  /  installations.    Further,  in respect  of  149  stations  located  in  the  State  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir,  the restrictions shall apply up to 100 mtrs  from the outer wall of such defence establishments / installations.  However, the security restriction in respect of rest  of  the  military  station  will  remain  same  as  per  Ministry  of  Defence guidelines dated 18.05.2011.

- (c) & (d): The revised guidelines have been issued after due consultations and  taking  into  account  security  implications  vis-à-vis  interest  of  people whose  lands  fall  in  the  area  of  security  distance  around  the  defence establishments.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4858

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## NAVAL ACCIDENTS

4858.  SHRI  VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether  an  Indian  Navy  missile  warship  recently  met  with  a  freak  accident  inside naval harbor, Mumbai causing heavy damage and making it operationally unworthy;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  number  of  such  incidents  reported  during  the  last three years, year-wise;
- (c) whether any probe is ordered over the accidents; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to protect the expensive national assets?

A    N    S    W    E    R MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE र  ा रा य मं ी ( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) & (b): INS Betwa, a frigate, met with an accident on 5 th December, 2016. During  undocking,  the  ship  tipped  over  to  her  Port  side  and  is  presently resting on the dock floor.  The extent of damage has not yet been ascertained and would be determined after up-righting the ship.  No other incident of this kind has occurred in the last three years.
- (c) & (d): A Board of Inquiry has been set up to investigate the incident.  To protect its assets, the Indian Navy Safety Organisation was set up in October 2012.  At the apex level, the organization comprises Safety Class Authorities (SCAs) who are responsible for analysing incidents and accidents, reviewing safety regulations and procedures, issuing policy directives and conducting safety assessment during the Operational Readiness Assessment.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4875

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## COAST GUARD STATIONS

4875.  DR. K. KAMARAJ:

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

- (a) the  details of  Coast  Guard  stations operating  in  the  country  at  present, State  /  UTwise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to undertake modernization and other measures for strengthening of the Coast Guard; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  expansion  plan  of  the  Indian  Coast  Guard  in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu along with the funds allocated / proposed for the purpose during the last three years?

## 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) List of Coast Guard stations in the country is attached at Annexure-I.

- (b) & (c): Modernisation of Coast Guard units including assets and equipments is an ongoing process based on requirement for which adequate funds are provided.  Coast Guard envisages surface platforms to grow from the  present  strength  of  125  to  150  by  2018.    Similarly,  aircraft  strength  is expected to grow from the present 62 to 100 by 2020.  These ships & aircraft will  be  based  at  Coast  Guard  Stations,  including  Coast  Guard  stations operating from Tamil Nadu.  Funds allocated for the purpose during the last three years to Regional Headquarters, Chennai are as under:

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| Year    |   Funds allocated (Rs. in crore) |
|---------|----------------------------------|
| 2015-16 |                           177.31 |
| 2014-15 |                           154.54 |
| 2013-14 |                           109.61 |

## ANNEXURE-I  REFERRED IN THE REPLY GIVEN IN PART (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4875 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

| State / UT            | Station       |
|-----------------------|---------------|
| Delhi                 | Delhi         |
| Gujarat               | Gandhinagar   |
| Gujarat               | Porbandar     |
| Gujarat               | Okha          |
| Gujarat               | Jakhau        |
| Gujarat               | Vadinar       |
| Gujarat               | Veraval       |
| Gujarat               | Mundra        |
| Gujarat               | Pipavav       |
| Maharashtra           | Mumbai        |
| Maharashtra           | Murud Janjira |
| Maharashtra           | Ratnagiri     |
| Maharashtra           | Dahanu        |
| Goa                   | Goa           |
| Karnataka             | New Mangalore |
| Karnataka             | Karwar        |
| Kerala                | Kochi         |
| Kerala                | Vizhinjam     |
| Kerala                | Beypore       |
| Lakshadweep & Minicoy | Kavaratti     |
| Lakshadweep & Minicoy | Minicoy       |
| Lakshadweep & Minicoy | Androth       |
| Tamil Nadu            | Chennai       |
| Tamil Nadu            | Mandapam      |
| Tamil Nadu            | Tuticorin     |
| Puducherry            | Puducherry    |
| Puducherry            | Karaikal      |

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| Andhra Pradesh    | Vizag                   |
|-------------------|-------------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh    | Kakinada                |
| Andhra Pradesh    | Krishnapatnam           |
| Andhra Pradesh    | Nizampatnam             |
| Odhisha           | Paradip                 |
| Odhisha           | Gopalpur                |
| West Bengal       | Haldia                  |
| West Bengal       | Kolkata                 |
| West Bengal       | Frazerganj              |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair              |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Diglipur                |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Campbell Bay            |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Hutbay                  |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Mayabunder              |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Kamorta                 |
| Total:-           | 42 Coast Guard Stations |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4890

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## PROJECTS OF DRDO

4890.  SHRI  RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

- (a) the total number of projects that have been abandoned by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the reasons for abandoning such projects; and
- (c) the  total  amount  of  expenses  that  had  been  incurred  in  these  closed  /  abandoned projects, project-wise?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c):     The following five projects that have been short closed/abandoned by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) during the last three years and the current year.  The project-wise details are given below:

## Project-1:  Missile Mass Properties Measurement System:

Sanctioned Cost: Rs 10.00 Cr

Expenditure : Rs 5.7779 Cr

Reasons for abandoning/short closure: Monitoring Committee recommended  short  closure  due  to  uncertainty  of  importing/realizing a critical component viz. air bearing.

Project-2: Development of Four Stroke Horizontally Opposed Four Cylinder Engine for UAV:

Sanctioned Cost: Rs 45.80Cr

Expenditure : Rs 2.7617 Cr

Reasons for abandoning / short closure: Change in User requirements.

Project-3:  Fabrication of Fifty Five Numbers of Sudershan Mark-I Kits for Evaluation Trials:

Sanctioned Cost: Rs 85.13Cr

Expenditure : Rs 11.34 Cr

Reasons for abandoning/short closure: Change in User requirements.

## Project-4:  Multi Mission Radar:

Sanctioned Cost: Rs 193.44Cr

Expenditure : Rs 6.6033 Cr

(Outstanding commitments of Rs.3.9773 Cr transferred to Project 'QRSAM').

Reasons for abandoning/short closure: Activities subsumed to Project QR- SAM.

## Project-5:  Semantic Service Oriented Architecture:

Sanctioned Cost: Rs 4.90Cr

Expenditure: Rs 0.1856 Cr

Reasons for abandoning/short closure: Project reformulated with a revised scope and comprehensive definition. A new project Multi-Agent Robotics System (MARS) taken  thereafter.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4896

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## ORDNANCE FACTORY

4896.  DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

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

- (a) whether  an  ordnance  factory  which  was  to  be  established  in  between  Giridih  and Kodrama in Jharkhand, has been transferred to some other place;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for changing the location of the said factory
- (c) whether the Government proposes to establish factory in Jharkhand; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) There  was  no  proposal  to  establish  ordnance  factory  between  Giridih and Koderma in Jharkhand.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) & (d): Presently no such proposal is under consideration of the government.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4898

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## TRAINING COURSES IN IAF

4898.  SHRI  RAVNEET SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether to counter sub-conventional threats to bases, the Indian Air Force (IAF) have instituted several security measures and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether new training  courses  in IAF    are being  conducted  with  increased  security training consciousness, physical fitness and combat efficiency of the personnel; and
- (c) 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)

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c): Indian  Air  Force  has  instituted  various  security  measures  to counter  the  sub-conventional  threats  to  its  bases.    New  courses  are  being conducted  for  advanced  training  to  air  warriors  on  combat  and  weapon training skills and counter terrorism operations.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4906

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## MILITARY RE-ORGANISATION OF CHINA

4906.  SHRI  M.K. RAGHAVAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  military  re-organisation  undertaken  by China recently and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is adopting a more sophisticated positioning by withdrawing from conventional warfare with concentrating of Nuclear and other related fields for future; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c): The  Government is aware of  military  re-organisation  undertaken by China.  Government keeps a constant  watch on all developments in our neighbourhood having bearing on  national security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4908

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## DEFENCE PRODUCTION BY MSME

4908.  SHRI  RAHUL SHEWALE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the defence sector of the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  areas of  defence  sector  wherein  the  MSMEs can contribute;

in

- (c) whether MSMEs of the country have the potential or are  in  a position to meet  the requirements /  procurements being made  by  the  defence sector in the country a substantial manner;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  plan  prepared  /  chalked  out  by  the Government to meet the defence requirements indigenously through MSMEs; and
- (e) the  steps  taken  /  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  for  ensuring  aggressive presence of indigenous MSMEs in defence manufacturing?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (e): A Statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4908 FOR ANSER ON 16.12.2016

1. The  Defence  Production  Policy  aims  at  achieving  substantive  selfreliance  in  the  design,  development  and  production  of  equipment,  weapon systems,  platforms  required  for  defence  through  several  measures  which, inter alia include enhancing the potential of SMEs in indigenisation.
2. The  preamble  to  the  Defence  Procurement  Procedure  (DPP)  -  2016, specifically  mentions  that  enhancing  the  role  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Defence Sector is one of the defining features of DPP.  Following specific provisions  have been introduced in DPP-2016 that would increase the participation of MSMEs in the defence sector:
3. 2.1. In the 'Make' category of capital acquisition, Government funded projects  with  estimated  cost  of  prototype  development  phase  not exceeding Rs 10 crore and Industry funded projects with estimated cost of prototype development phase not exceeding Rs. 3 crore are reserved for MSMEs.
4. 2.2. In  addition,  it  has  been  mandated to involve MSME associations while  carrying out  feasibility studies  for  'Make'  projects.  MSMEs  have also been granted relaxation in the registration and profitability criteria for  consideration  as  eligible  'Indian  Vendor'  for  participation  in  the 'Make' projects.
5. 2.3. In  the  discharge  of  offset  obligations,  a  multiplier  of  1.50  is permitted where MSMEs are Indian Offset Partners (IOPs).
3. Government  of  India  has  notified  the  Public  Procurement  Policy  for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order, 2012 under which a minimum of 20% of the total annual procurement is made mandatory from Micro & Small Enterprises by Central Ministries / Departments / Public Sector Undertakings w.e.f. 1st April 2015.

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- 3.1. The  aforesaid  policy  mandates  that  all  the  Micro  and  Small Enterprises registered with bodies designated/ specified by Ministry of MSME or having the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) will be issued tender set free of cost and exempted from payment of Earnest money, and will also be allowed to bring down their price to L1 level provided it has  bid  in  the  price  band  of  L1+15%,  by  the  Central  Ministries  / Departments  /  Central  Public  Sector  Undertakings.  In  addition,  358 items are reserved for exclusive procurement from MSEs.
- 3.2. Additionally, Ministry of MSME has issued a circular dated 10 Mar 2016 which mandated that relaxation may be given by Central Ministries / Departments / Central Public Sector Undertakings in prior experience / prior turnover criteria to MSEs.
4. The  capability  and  viability  of  the  defence  and  aerospace  industry  is built  on  the  strength  of  supply  chains,  in  which  the  MSMEs  are  intricately intertwined.  There  are  substantially  large  number  of  MSMEs  across  the country  supplying  components  and  sub-assemblies  and  systems  to  the Defence Public Sector Undertakings, Ordnance Factories, Defence Research and Development Organisation and private industries.
5. Ministry  of  Defence  regularly  conduct  conferences  and  discussions through  Annual  seminars  with  an  aim  to  strengthen  long  term  plans  and industry capability in defence procurement. Regular interaction with interested  vendors /  indigenous  developers, including  MSME units, through collegiate  mechanism  of  procurement  committee  and  pre-bid  meetings  are scheduled for clarification on various aspects of the procurement process.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4914

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## CRASH OF HELICOPTERS

4914.  SHRI  SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether incidents of crash of helicopters due to failure of radar network during the last three years have been reported;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government thereon?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) No, Madam.

(b) & (c):

Do not arise.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4915

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## DEFENCE EQUIPMENT

## 4915.  DR. KULAMANI SAMAL: SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

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

- (a) whether  India  has  developed  adequate  capabilities  to  produce  and  export  arms, ammunition and other defence products and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to export defence equipment / materials and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  estimated  profit  likely  to  be  earned  by  exporting  defence  equipment  to  foreign countries;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  providing  training  to  defence  personnel  of  foreign countries in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof including the number of defence personnel trained during the last three years and current year?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (e): A Statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4915 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

During the last three years Indian companies both in public and private sector  have  exported  various  defence  products  to  several  countries.    The major defence products exported include Patrol Vessels, Helicopters & their spares, Sonars & Radars,  Avionics,  Radar Warning Receivers (RWR), Small Arms, Small Caliber Ammunition, Grenades, Telecommunication equipments etc.    Details  of  defence  export  based  on  export  by  Defence  Public  Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) / Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and the No Objection Certificates  (NOCs)  issued  to  private  sector  companies  by  Department  of Defence Production (DDP) during the last three years is as under:-

| Year    |   Value of Export (Rs. in crores) |   No. of NOCs |
|---------|-----------------------------------|---------------|
| 2013-14 |                           1153.35 |            39 |
| 2014-15 |                           1940.64 |            42 |
| 2015-16 |                           2059.18 |           241 |

2. Since  export  is  undertaken  by  the  companies  /  production  units  in public and private sector, the data related to profits earned through export is not maintained in the Government.
3. A number of training programs are organized for or attended by defence personnel  of  friendly  foreign  countries.    These  are  conducted  at  various training institutions of the Armed Forces including National Defence Academy,  Indian  Military  Academy,  National  Defence  College  etc.    The number of officers trained during the last three years and the current year is as under:

|   Sl. No. | Training Year (July to June)   |   Foreign Defence Personnel trained |
|-----------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
|         1 | 2013-14                        |                                3515 |
|         2 | 2014-15                        |                                3532 |
|         3 | 2015-16                        |                                3810 |
|         4 | 2016-17                        |                                 428 |

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4922

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## DEFENCE SHIPYARDS

4922.  SHRI  K.N. RAMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a) whether  the current ship building capability of defence shipyards meets the requirements of the Indian Navy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has taken initiatives to modernize these shipyards; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof  including the funds allocated for the purpose during the last two years and the current year?

## 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): Yes, Madam.  Defence Shipyards have capability of manufacturing frontline warships like destroyers, frigates, corvettes including auxiliaries like fleet tankers, fast attacks crafts, landing craft utilities, mine counter measure vessels,  offshore  patrol  vessels,  etc.    Cochin  Shipyard  Limited,  under administrative control of Ministry of Shipping is building the Aircraft carrier for Indian Navy.

.....2/-

(c) & (d): Yes,    Madam.    Government    has    taken    several    initiatives    to modernize  these  shipyards.    The  details  of  some  of  the  initiatives  are  as under:-

Mazagaon Dock Limited (MDL):  MDL  has successfully  completed Mazdock Modernisation Program (MMP), which included creation of facilities like New Wet  Basin,  Module  Workshop,  heavy  duty  Goliath  Crane,  Cradle  Assembly Shop  etc.    In  addition  new  Submarine  Assembly  Workshop  has  been developed as a second line for Submarine in 2014-15 and 2015-16, Rs.75.80 Crore and Rs. 38.99 Crore respectively were allocated for this purpose.  Rs. 9.84 crore has been spent upto 30.11.2016 in 2016-17.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE): GRSE modernization project was completed in 2013 at a total cost of Rs. 606 Crore. The important facilities created  under  this  modernization phase include Dry Dock (10000 Ton capacity), inclined  Berth  (4500  ton  capacity),  Module  Hall, 250 Ton Goliath Crane, Electrical Substation, Paint Cell etc.

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL): GSL has undertaken infrastructure modernization programme at an outlay of around Rs. 1300 Crore. It has four phases.    Phase  1,  2  &  3A  have  since  been  completed.    Work  for  balance phases (phase 3B & 4) is in progress.  Rs. 212 Crore  was provided for the above modernization in 2014-15 and 2015-16.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4924

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## BRAHMOS SUPERSONIC CRUISE MISSILES

4924.  SHRI  R. PARTHIPAN:

SHRI  B. SENGUTTUVAN:

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

- (a) whether India's  admission  into Missile Technology  Control Regime has  allowed  it access to the missile technology that enables manufacture of missiles having a range of more than 300 KMs and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any agreement to enhance the range of Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles from the existing 300 KMs to 600 KMs was executed between India and Russia and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  extension  of  range  would  increase  the  stand-off  capability  of  the precision guided Brahmos missiles and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Subsequent to the India joining Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), Russia and India have agreed to extend the range of Brahmos  supersonic  cruise  missile  beyond  300  km.  The proposal  for undertaking  joint  technical  development  work  for  extending  range  beyond 300 kms has been executed between India & Russia.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4939

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## DEFENCE PERSONNEL ON PEACE KEEPING MISSION

4939.  SHRI  CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether  defence  personnel  of  all  three  services  are  sent  in  different  countries  for peace keeping mission;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the criteria for selection of defence personnel for the peace keeping mission?

A    N    S    W    E    R MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE र  ा रा य मं ी ( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) & (b): Defence  personnel  of  all  the  three  Services  are  deployed  in  UN Peacekeeping Missions.  Presently, 6915 Defence personnel are deployed in various United Nations Peacekeeping Missions.  The details are as under:-
- (c) The  composition  and  criteria  for  selection  of  personnel  as  part  of contingents for UN Missions is guided by United Nations guidelines on the subject and mission specific requirements.  The criteria for selection of Staff Officer  and  Military  Observer  are  based  on  specific  requirement  of  the assignment  and  demonstrated  performance  as  reflected  in  the  Confidential Reports of the individual officer.

| S. No.   | Services   |   No. of personnel |
|----------|------------|--------------------|
| 1.       | Army       |               6909 |
| 2.       | Air Force  |                 04 |
| 3.       | Navy       |                 02 |
|          | Total      |               6915 |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4947

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS IN COAST GUARD

4947.  SHRI  MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

- (a)
- whether there is shortage of employees and officers in the Indian Coast Guard;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to meet the shortages?

## 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): In an expanding organization like Indian Coast Guard, recruitment of Officers  and  Enrolled  Personnel  is  an  ongoing process.    At  present  the  borne strength  of  Indian  Coast  Guard  is  12585,  against  the  sanctioned  strength  of 15714.    The  remaining  3129  posts  are  vacant,  which  is  20%  of  the  sanctioned strength.  Post 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack, Indian Coast Guard has witnessed rapid expansion and the induction / recruitment of manpower.  The recruitment process has been fast tracked and approximately 130 Officers and 720 EPs are being recruited every year.
- (c) In order to tide over the existing manpower shortages, following additional actions have been initiated:
- The average intake post 26/11 has been 130 officers and 720 Enrolled Personnel per year which is almost 100% increase as compared to the
- (i) period pre 26/11.
- (ii)
- Re-employment of Indian Naval Short Service Commission officers.
- (iii)
- Re-empoyment of Law Officers from Army.
- Re-employment of Musician cadre sailors / jawans from Indian Navy /
- (iv) Army.
- (v)
- Deputation of Motor Transport Drivers from Indian Army.
- (vi) Revision  of  Manning  Plan  for  optimizing  combat  readiness  of  all platforms.
- (vii) Maintaining liaison with Staff Selection Commission for timely sponsoring of candidates / recruitment of Civilian employees and also filling  up  vacancies  through  direct  recruitment  process  and  through deputation.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4956

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS

4956.  DR. BHAGIRATH PRASAD:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether  many  military  establishments  are  located  in  the  towns  having  population more than five lakhs and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  new  military  centres  in  the  less populated areas and link it with the rail and road routes in the country to avoid loss of public property and lives of people in case of war; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c): Military Stations are established on the basis of various factors including strategic, operational and security requirements.  Some of them are located in and around cities / towns having a population of more than five lakhs.  The disclosure of details of their locations would not be in the interest of national security.

:  2  :

However,  the  following  19  Cantonments  are  located  in  and  around cities / towns with population of more than five lakhs (as per 2011 Census):

|   1. | Agra                     |
|------|--------------------------|
|    2 | Allahabad                |
|    3 | Bareilly                 |
|    4 | Dehradun                 |
|    5 | Jabalpur                 |
|    6 | Kanpur                   |
|    7 | Lucknow                  |
|    8 | Meerut                   |
|    9 | Varanasi                 |
|   10 | Ahmedabad                |
|   11 | Ajmer                    |
|   12 | Aurangabad               |
|   13 | Jhansi                   |
|   14 | Pune                     |
|   15 | Secunderabad / Hyderabad |
|   16 | Amritsar                 |
|   17 | Delhi                    |
|   18 | Jalandhar                |
|   19 | Jammu.                   |

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4958

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## MAKE IN INDIA IN DEFENCE SECTOR

4958.  SHRI  RAMSINH RATHWA:

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

- (a) whether  any  study  has  been  conducted  to  find  out  the  areas  of  opportunities  and challenges in defence sector in achieving  the objectives of 'Make in India';
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  Army  Institute  of  Management  of  Technology  has  pitched  for  'Make  in India' in defence sector and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c): A Statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4958 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

(a) & (b): The  Government  has  not  conducted  any  study  to  find  out  the areas of opportunities and challenges in the defence sector in achieving the objectives of the scheme. However, the Government had set up a 'Committee of Experts in May 2015 for amendments to Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) -2013 including formulation of Policy Framework  to  facilitate  'Make  in  India'.  Based  on  recommendations  of  the Committee, the new Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) - 2016 has been promulgated for capital procurements and has come into effect from 1 st April 2016.  DPP-2016  has  a  focus  on  achieving  the  'Make  in  India'  vision  by according topmost priority to 'Buy Indian -IDDM (Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured) and 'Buy (Indian)' categories.  It also  focuses on  enhancement  and  rationalization  of  indigenous  content.  The  'Make' Procedure  has  been  simplified  with  provisions  for    funding  of      90%  of development  cost  by  the  Government  to  Indian  industry    and  reserving projects  not  exceeding  development  cost  of  Rs.  10  crores  (Government funded) and Rs.3 crores (Industry funded) for MSMEs. In addition to above, the Government has taken several policy initiatives in  pursuance to 'Make in India' initiative, such as liberalization of FDI policy & Industrial Licensing policy, simplification of export procedures, streamlining of defence offset guidelines, creating level playing field for Indian private and public sector companies, thereby giving priority to indigenous weapons/equipment. (c) The Army Institute of Management Technology which imparts education only  to  wards  of  all  ranks  of  Army  towards  award  of  Masters  in  Business Administration(MBA), conducted a Seminar on 'Make in India' in May 2015 as part of teaching curriculum.

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4961

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## REVIEW OF ORDNANCE FACTORIES

4961.  SHRI  KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

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

- (a) whether any review has been made regarding the performance of ordnance factories by the Ordnance Factory Board;
- (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for improving the performance of these ordnance factories;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  financial  autonomy  to  them  for expediting the decision making process by the ordnance factories; and
- (e) 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)

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c): Yes,  Madam.    Performance  of  Ordnance  Factories  is being regularly reviewed by Ordnance Factory Board and the Ministry.  Some of the major steps taken in this regard are as follows:

- (i) Modernization of Ordnance Factories to keep pace with the latest technology  and  to  maintain  the  production  capacity  in  tandem with  the  requirement  of  Armed  Forces.    As  compared  to  an expenditure  of  Rs.  2927  crore  in  the  11 th Plan,  already  an expenditure of Rs. 4239 crore has been incurred during the first four year (2012-16) of the 12 th Plan.  In 2016-17, an expenditure of Rs. 116.67 crore is envisaged.

## :  2  :

(ii) To  improve  upon  the  production  planning  in  Ordnance  Factory Board (OFB), Army has started placing 5 years roll-on indents for ammunition items. (iii) Quality Audit Group (QAG) have been formed at 10 centres as an independent authority for giving impetus to and ensuring quality in Ordnance Factories. (iv) 13  Ordnance  Development  Centres  (ODCs)  with  identified  core technologies have been created to take up product development and improvement in core product areas. (d) & (e): In  order  to  provide  greater  autonomy  and  expedite  decision making process, Ministry has delegated financial powers towards procurement of Stores and Plant & Machinery to Ordnance Factory Board.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4978

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## SOLDIERS AT SIACHEN GLACIER

4978.  SHRI  KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY: SHRI KESINENI NANI:

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

- (a) whether a number of soldiers deployed at Siachen Glacier have lost their lives and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the cost of maintaining troop presence at the glacier is very high and if so, the details thereof indicating the strategic importance of the glacier; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken steps to resolve territorial disputes pertaining to Siachen glacier with Pakistan and 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)

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) During the year 2016, 01 officer and 18 junior commissioner officers / other ranks have lost their lives in Siachen Glacier.
- (b) The  Siachen  Glacier  was  occupied  by  Indian  Army  in  April  1984  to pre-empt  the  efforts  of  Pakistan  to  occupy  the  Glacier.    The  cost  of maintaining troops there is necessary in national interest keeping in view the strategic importance of the Siachen Glacier.
- (c) Thirteen  rounds of  talks  to  resolve  the  Siachen  issue  have  already taken place between Government of India and Pakistan led by respective Defence Secretaries.  Indian Government has made it clear to Pakistan that the  solution  of  Siachen  Glacier  is  part  of  a  larger  issue  to  include Pakistan's continued support to terrorism in India.

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4988

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## EXPANSION OF PRODUCTION FACILITY OF BEL

4988.  SHRI  KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  expand  the  production  facility  of  Bharat Electronics Limited's (BEL) in Machilipatnam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  expedite  the process of  expansion, proposed timeline  for  completion  and  the  expected  amount  of  employment  and  investment  to  be incurred in Machilipatnam?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam.  Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is in the process of setting up a new factory at Nimmakuru village, located around 16 KM from the existing  Machilipatnam  unit  in  Krishna  District  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  for  the manufacture  of  advanced  Night  Vision  Products.    The  proposed  budget  is around Rs. 270 crore.  Foundation stone of the said factory was laid on 19 th September,  2016.    Construction  work  is  under  progress.    The  proposed timeline for completion of the project is in the financial year 2019-20.  The new production facility is likely to generate employment for around 500 persons.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4994

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## INDIGENOUSLY DEVELOPED SONARS

4994.  SHRI  C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formally inducted four types of indigenously developed SONARS that will boost its underwater surveillance capability recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this will give fillip to India's quest for self-reliance in this critical area of technology; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

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(a) to (d): Yes,  Madam.    Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation (DRDO)  has  developed  many  systems  for  Indian  Navy.  Some  of  the  major systems are Heavy Weight Torpedo (Varunastra), Advanced Torpedo Defence System  (Mareech),  Multi  Influence  Ground  Mines,  etc.  Recently,    on    18 th November 2016, Kochi  based  Naval  Physical  Oceanographic Laboratory

(NPOL)  of  DRDO, has  handed over  the following  four  naval systems to Indian Navy:-

- Abhay  (Compact  Hull-Mounted  Sonar  for  Small  Ships  &  Shallow Water Crafts):  Induction of Abhay (by replacing the vintage Russian sonar)  enables  indigenous  sonar  system  to  be  installed  on  small ships, thereby enhancing the ASW surveillance capability of the fleet to smaller vessel, like Shallows Water Crafts, Light Frigates & Patrol Vessels, which was hitherto limited to frigates and destroyers.
- HUMSA-UG  (Upgrade  for  the  Hull-Mounted  Sonar  Array  (HUMSA) Series of Sonar Systems for Ships):  It enables smooth upgrade of the capabilities of the indigenously-developed legacy Sonar System HUMSA, by drastically minimizing the existing hardware and addressing  technology  obsolescence  issues,  which  is  currently operational on-board on 18 ships.
- NACS (Near-field Acoustic Characterization System (NACS) for Ship Sonars):    It  provides  a  simple and operationally efficient  means  to determine the frequency-dependent 3-D transmission and reception characteristics  of  the  hull-mounted  sonar  aiding  in  the  optimum performance and maintenance of the sonar.
- AIDSS  (Advanced  Indigenous  Distress  Sonar  System  (AIDSS)  for Submarines):  It is used to signal that a submarine is in distress and thereby  enable  quick  rescue  and  salvage.    It  is  a  life-saving  alarm system designed to transmit sonar signals of pre-designated frequency  and  pulse  shape  in  an  emergency  situation,  so  as  to attract the attention of Rescue Vessel in the vicinity.

The extent to which capability of the Indian Navy will get a boost with the induction of these systems are:

Three systems of Abhay are slated for installation on the Abhay Class of  Ships.  7  systems  of  HUMSA-UG are proposed for installation on the Teg Class G- Class and R-Class ships. 4 systems of NACS are proposed for the Kolkata Class of Ships. 9 systems of AIDSS are planned for the Sindhu Class Submarines (EKM Submarines). Induction of these Systems will increase the underwater surveillance capability of Indian Naval ships.  All these Systems are to be productionised in India.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5002

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## RESEARCH IN PRODUCTION OF FOOD FOR SOLDIERS

5002.  KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Defence  Food  Research  Laboratory  (DFRL)  has  made  a  research  in production of protein food for the soldiers posted in remote and isolated parts of the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  names  of  the  various  food  products  developed  by  DFRL  during  the  last three years; and
- (c) the details of various food production units of DFRL existing in various parts of the country as on date?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) & (b):  Yes, Madam.  Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysore based  establishment  of  Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation (DRDO) has developed various nutritious and protein-rich foods to cater the requirements  of  Service  personnel  deployed  at  high  altitude  and  snow bound areas.  The major protein food products developed by DFRL during the  last  three  years  are:  Protein-rich  bars;  Energy-rich  bars;  Protein-rich instant Halwa-mix, Upma-mix; and Protein-rich Chapattis.
- (c) There  is  no  as  such  food  production  unit  in  DRDO.  However,  after developing these products, production technologies have been transferred to various industries for bulk production.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5004

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## FOOD PRODUCTS SUPPLIED TO ARMED FORCES

5004.  SHRI  C.S. PUTTA RAJU:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether defects have been detected in the test by Central Food Laboratory (CFL) of chocomalt products being supplied to the Armed Forces as they are not upto the standard and are potentially hazardous for the health of army personnel;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the oil, soya and sodium including other chemicals / ingredients being used to preserve food for longer periods and used in malted milk food, which is being currently supplied to Indian Army are banned; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the number  of food  items  which  were  rejected  by the Army in the last three years and the action taken against their manufacturers / suppliers?
- (a) & (b): The consignment of food items including Chocomalt, not meeting Defence  Food  Specifications (DFS) during  testing  by  Composite  Food Laboratories  (CFL)  are  not  accepted  by  Armed  Forces.    No  potentially hazardous substances has been found in the lab tests carried out on samples of Chocomalt (Malted Milk Food) supplied to the Army.
- (c) & (d): The composition of Malted Milk Food is governed by DFS.  Oil and Soya  are  not  permitted  as  preservatives.    Flavouring  agents,  emulsifying agents,  Sodium  Chloride,  Sodium  or  Potassium  bicarbonate,  Minerals  and vitamins are permissible  ingredients,  within  limits  specified  by  Food  Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).  No food item has been rejected in the last three years due to presence of banned substances.

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5005

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## REINSTATEMENT OF NAVAL PERSONNEL

5005.  SHRI  B. SENGUTTUVAN:

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

- (a) the total number of naval service personnel dismissed from service in the past three years  for  reason  of  espionage  or  for  divulging  classified  information  to  unauthorised persons;
- (b) whether these naval personnel were proceeded against in a criminal trial or in        a court martial and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  large  percentage  of  these  naval  personnel  dismissed  on  charges  of espionage have been ordered to be reinstated by the higher judiciary and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) No  Naval  service  personnel  were  dismissed  from  service  in  the  past three years for reason of espionage or for divulging classified information to unauthorized persons.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5006

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT, TEJAS

5006.  SHRIMATI  V. SATHYA BAMA:

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

- (a) whether the  Government has  set  a deadline for  the  Hindustan Aeronautics  Limited (HAL)  to  make  the  first  upgraded  Light  Combat  Aircraft  (LCA),  'Tejas'  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether  HAL  proposes  to  give  upgraded  twenty  two  indigenously  manufactured LCA, Tejas to Indian Air Force by 2018 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether it is also true that the HAL has sought help from foreign company in this regard and 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)

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) & (b): After  Initial  Operational  Clearance  (IOC)  and  Final  Operational Clearance  (FOC)  of  Light  Combat  Aircraft  (LCA),  Hindustan  Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has planned to commence delivery of upgraded, LCA Tejas (MK 1A) from 2019-2020 onwards  for which Operational Clearance (OC) / Certification has been planned by December, 2018.
- (c) HAL has not sought any help from foreign companies for LCA MK 1A. However, some of the Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) from foreign companies are planned for integration in the upgraded version.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5010

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## BORDER ROADS ORGANISATION

5010.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Border  Roads  Organisation  (BRO)  is  under-staffed,  under-funded,  illequipped and under performing operations affecting the road construction on the Indo-China Border;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of targets set for road construction by BRO during the last three years; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  the  potential  of  the  BRO  and  fast tracking the construction of crucial border roads?

## 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): There  is  some  deficiency  in  Border  Roads  Organisation  (BRO) regarding  staff,  budget  and  equipments,  however,  this  deficiency  has  not affected the construction of ICBRs.  Government has identified 73 roads as strategic Indo-China Border Roads (ICBR).  Out of the 73 roads, 61 roads have been entrusted to BRO with a length of 3417 km. 22 roads of length 707.24 km are  completed.  There  are  certain  delays  in  execution  of   road  projects

……2/-

:  2  :

## mainly due to the following reasons:

- (i) Delay in Forest / Wildlife clearance.
- (ii) Hard rock stretches.
- (iii) Limited working season.
- (iv) Difficulties in availability of construction material.
- (v) Delay in land acquisition.
- (c) The revised completion schedule of 39 ICBRs is as under:
- (i) 2016      -  5 Roads.
- (ii) 2017      -  8 Roads.
- (iii) 2018      -  12 Roads.
- (iv) 2019      -   8 Roads.
- (v) 2020      -   6 Roads.
- (d) Government has taken the following measures to expedite the pace of road projects:

(i) States of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu  & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Tripura have constituted the Empowered Committee to resolve issues related to land acquisition, forest / wildlife clearance, allotment of quarries etc.

- (ii) Outsourcing has been allowed to augment capacity of BRO.
- (iii) Long  Term  Roll  On  Works  Plan  (LTROWP)  and  Long  Term Equipment Plan (LTEP) have been approved.
- (iv) Enhanced financial and administrative powers have been given to the executives of BRO.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5018

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## DEFENCE CANTEEN

5018.  SHRI  N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received complaints / reports regarding unit run canteen and redressal of grievances of unit run canteen employees, if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (b) whether the Government has received complaints / reports regarding the malpractices in the unit run canteen, if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce audit of unit run canteen, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the  Government proposes to  introduce seventh pay  commission benefit  to the employees of the unit run canteen and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) 48 th and  75 th reports  of  PAC  regarding  Unit  Run  Canteen  (URC) employees have been received.  The action taken notes on the observations have been submitted to PAC.
- (b) One specific complaint of irregularities relating to CSD Depot and URCs in  Ahmedabad  was  received.    The  case  has  been  handed  over  to  CBI  for investigation in August 2016.
- (c) The  guidelines for  audit  by  C&AG  in  respect  of  Quantitative  Discount (QD)  of  URCs  have  been  issued  in  2012.    Also  performance  audit  of  37 selected URCs have carried out by C&AG during 2015.
- (d) URCs  are purely private ventures and their employees are not employees of the Government. Therefore seventh pay commission recommendations are not applicable to them.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5024

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## JAGUAR DARIN  III  AIRCRAFT

5024.  SHRI  J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the upgraded Jaguar Darin III twin seat aircraft has received Initial Operation Clearance (IOC) recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the upgraded aircraft incorporates new state-of-the art avionics system; and
- (d) 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)

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) & (b): Flight trials of upgraded Jaguar Darin III aircraft towards attaining Initial Operational Clearance have been successfully completed.
- (c) & (d): The  upgraded  aircraft  incorporates  new  state-of-the  art  avionics system such as Architecture Mission Computer, Engine and Flight Instrument System (EFIS), Smart Multi-Functional Display glass cockpit, Advanced Radio Altimeter and Multi Mission Radar.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5031

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## MODERN ARMS AND EQUIPMENT

5031.  SHRI  RAVNEET SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the  Armed  forces have  to depend on foreign  countries for getting modern arms and equipment, despite the claims of self sufficiency in every field in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  country  has  not  achieved  the  desired  success  in  the  field  of  defence research and innovation as per the circumstances and the needs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) & (b): Procurement  of  defence  equipment  is  undertaken  from  various domestic as well as foreign vendors, based on threat perceptions, operational challenges  and  technological  changes  and  to  keep  the  Armed  Forces  in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges.

During the last two financial years, 73 contracts involving a value of Rs. 72,303.34 crore were signed with Indian vendors and 35 contracts involving a  value  of  Rs.  40,433.47  crore  were  signed  with  foreign  vendors  for  capital procurement of defence equipment.

- (c) & (d): Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation  (DRDO)  is primarily  involved  in  design  and  development  of  strategic,  complex  and security  sensitive  systems  in  the  fields  of  armaments,  missiles,  unmanned aerial vehicles, radars, electronic warfare systems, sonars, combat vehicles, combat  aircraft,  sensor  etc  for  the  Armed  Forces  as  per  their  specific Qualitative  Requirements.    DRDO  also  interacts  with  public  and  private companies in technology development projects.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5035

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## ONE RANK ONE PENSION

5035.  SHRI  DINESH TRIVEDI:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  amended  the  definition  of  One  Rank  One  Pension (OROP) for the Implementation of OROP; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## 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): Government vide Ministry of Defence letter No. 12(01)/2014/D(Pen/Pol)-Part-II, dated 07.11.2015 had issued orders for implementation  of  One  Rank  One  Pension  (OROP)  for  Defence  Forces Personnel.  As per order, it has been decided to implement 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) for the Ex-Servicemen with effect from 01.07.2014.  OROP implies that uniform pension be paid to the Defence Forces Personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service, regardless of their date of retirement,  which, implies bridging the gap between the rates of pension of current and past pensioners at periodic intervals i.e. every 5 years.  So far, the  Government  has  not  made  any  amendment  in  the  OROP  order  dated

07.11.2015.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5043

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## ROAD CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OF BRO

5043.  SHRI  CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI SUMAN BALKA:

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

- (a) whether  the  ongoing  unrest  in  Kashmir  valley  has  adversely  affected  the  road construction activities undertaken by the Border Road Organisation (BRO);
- (b) if so, the details thereof, project-wise; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam.  Certain road works undertaken by Project Beacon of Border Road Organisation (BRO) were affected due to unrest in the Kashmir valley.  The details of roads on which works were affected are given below:
- (i) Kisthwar-Sinthanpass-Anantnag (NH-244).
- (ii) Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (NH-1).
- (iii) Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri (NH-1).
- (iv) Hazibal-Z Gali Macchal.
- (v) Chowkibal-Tangdhar-Chamkot (NH-70).
- (vi) Bandipur-Gureiz.
- (vii)
- Mohurra-Bazz.
- (c) In  order  to  execute  the  works  and  keep  the  roads  open,  dedicated protection  by  Territorial  Army  (TA)  Battalion  was  provided  and  wherever possible,  the  road  construction  activities  were  undertaken  by  BRO  during night.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5046

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## INFILTRATION OF TERRORISTS

5046.  SHRI  SUMAN BALKA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE

j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Armed Forces eliminated terrorists on the Line of Control while trying to infiltrate in Naugam Sector and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether material recovered from Naugam operation confirmed Pakistan connection and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) & (b): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5047

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## MAKE IN INDIA INITIATIVE

5047.  SHRI  RABINDRA KUMAR JENA: SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

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

- (a) the details of enhancement in defence production and exports after implementation of Make in India initiative in the defence sector;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representation  from  Indian  defence manufacturers  or  any  company  for  reviewing  certain  clause  of  the  Defence  Procurement Procedure 2016; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (c): A Statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5047 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

After  the  launch  of  'Make  in  India'  initiative  by  the  Government  in September,  2014,  so  far,  116  Industrial  Licenses  have  been  issued  for manufacture of  various licensable defence items to  Indian companies.  The expenditure on purchase of defence equipment for the three services in the last two years and current financial year from the foreign vendors and Indian vendors is given below:

(Rs. in Crores)

|                              |   Total Procurement |   Procurement from foreign vendors |   Procurement from Indian vendors |
|------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 2014-15                      |             77986.3 |                           29159.7  |                           48826.6 |
| 2015-16                      |             76178.8 |                           26190.5  |                           49988.3 |
| 2016-17 (upto October, 2016) |             32073.2 |                            9278.26 |                           22794.9 |

2. Detail  of  defence  export  based  on  export  by  Defence  Public  Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) / Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and the No Objection Certificates (NOCs)  issued  to  private  sector  companies  by Department of

……2/-

## Defence Production (DDP) during the last three years is as under:

| Year    |   Total value of export (Rs. in Crores) |   No. of NOCs issued |
|---------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------|
| 2013-14 |                                 1153.35 |                   39 |
| 2014-15 |                                 1940.64 |                   42 |
| 2015-16 |                                 2059.18 |                  241 |

is

3. The Government has received suggestions from Indian industry chambers for reviewing  certain  clauses of  Defence  Procurement  Procedure (DPP) 2016.  These suggestions include reduction in time from Request for Information  (RFI)  to  procurement,  assessment  of  combined  financial  and technical  bids  of  the  partners  in  consortium,  Government  to  bear  the development  and  prototype  cost  of  the  equipment  offered  in  case  of retraction  of  Request  for  Proposal  (RFP),  Purchase  price  preference  for higher indigenous content, providing price indexation for Long  Term Contracts due to  high cost of  capital  and  inflation  vis-à-vis  foreign  original equipment manufacturer (OEM), fixing of timeline for inspection etc.  All such suggestions are examined and considered by the Government while reviewing the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP), which a continuous exercise.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5048

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## NCC CADETS

5048.  SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI: SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY: SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any record regarding the number of the enrolled NCC cadets in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise;
- (c) whether the strength of NCC cadets is decreasing in the country and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the present cadet strength is not enough to cater to the increasing demands from students to join NCC; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to enhance the cadet strength of NCC?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

- (a) & (b): The State / UT-wise details of enrolled NCC cadet strength as on 30 th September, 2016 is given in the Annexure.
- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) & (e): In  order  to  cater  to  increasing  demands  from  students  to  join NCC,  the  authorized  cadet  strength  of NCC  has  been  increased  from 13 lakh to 15 lakh cadets in five phases @ 40,000 cadets in each phase.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED IN THE REPLY GIVEN IN PARTS (a) & (b) of LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5048 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

## ENROLLED NCC CADET STRENGTH AS ON 30.9.2016

| Sl. No.   | States / UT          |   Enrolled Strength |
|-----------|----------------------|---------------------|
| 1.        | Andhra Pradesh       |               66137 |
| 2.        | Telangana            |               48248 |
| 3.        | Bihar                |               56919 |
| 4.        | Jharkhand            |               23801 |
| 5.        | Delhi                |               37575 |
| 6.        | Gujarat              |               52322 |
| 7.        | Dadra & Nagar Haweli |                 350 |
| 8.        | Diu Daman            |                 343 |
| 9.        | Jammu & Kashmir      |               20286 |
| 10.       | Karnataka            |               72458 |
| 11.       | Goa                  |                3864 |
| 12.       | Kerala               |               74766 |
| 13.       | Lakshadweep          |                 687 |
| 14.       | Maharashtra          |               94609 |
| 15.       | Madhya Pradesh       |               70575 |
| 16.       | Chhattisgarh         |               20002 |
| 17.       | Arunachal Pradesh    |                5998 |
| 18.       | Assam                |               43561 |
| 19.       | Manipur              |                8248 |
| 20.       | Meghalaya            |                5732 |
| 21.       | Mizoram              |                4968 |
| 22.       | Nagaland             |                9647 |
| 23.       | Tripura              |                5279 |
| 24.       | Odisha               |               53644 |
| 25.       | Punjab               |               55461 |
| 26.       | Haryana              |               34725 |
| 27.       | Himachal Pradesh     |               23731 |
| 28.       | Chandigarh           |                4926 |
| 29.       | Rajasthan            |               44674 |
| 30.       | Tamil Nadu           |               95126 |
| 31.       | Puducherry           |                3382 |
| 32.       | Andaman & Nicobar    |                1263 |
| 33.       | Uttar Pradesh        |              121805 |
| 34.       | Uttarakhand          |               29846 |
| 35.       | West Bengal          |               82546 |
| 36.       | Sikkim               |                3794 |
|           | TOTAL                |             1281298 |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5056

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## BLACKLISTING POLICY IN DEFENCE SECTOR

5056.  SHRI  PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the blacklisting policy of the Government in the defence sector has led to a significant decline in the number of competitors, adversely affecting the biding process for the acquisition of various arms and equipment;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of the recent arms acquisitions where less than three bidders were involved;
- (c) whether the Government has proposed a change in the blacklisting policy; and
- (d) 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)

( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (d): Ministry  of  Defence  has  promulgated  guidelines  for  penalties  in business dealings with entities, which have come into effect from 21.11.2016. These  guidelines  have  been  promulgated  to  ensure  probity,  transparency, propriety and compliance in the defence procurement process. The guidelines  are  also  aimed  at  ensuring  fairness,  impartiality,  rigour  and correctness  in  dealings  with  entities,  keeping  in  view  the  overall  security interests of the country.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5058

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF HELICOPTERS

5058.  SHRIMATI  K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) whether there is shortage of helicopters in the defence forces at present;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the defence forces would be requiring new helicopters in the next decade; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

A    N    S    W    E    R MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE र  ा रा य मं ी ( डा . सुभाष भामरे )

(a) to (d): Mismatch  between  requirement  and  availability  do  sometimes occur which  is  continually  addressed  through  procurements.    Further, capacity building of defence forces including acquisition of new helicopters depend upon threat perception, strategic objectives and operational requirements of the defence forces.  This is a continuous process.

However,  details of shortage  of helicopters  and number  of  new helicopters required in the next decade cannot be divulged in the interest of national security.

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