Public Sector Undertakings and Ordnance Factories have Outlived their Utility PSUs and ordnance factories have outlived their utility Bharat Shakti 11 Feb 19 The recent air crash of a Mirage 2000 aircraft in Bangalore led to the death of two young trained pilots. Unofficial reports claim that one of the wheels (oleo) came off during take-off. This is not the […]
https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/need-for-modernization-in-defense-sector?src=top-lead Implications of the current defence budget (English version) Amar Ujala 07 Feb 19 The finance minister, Piyush Goyal, announced a defence budget of Rs 3.18 Lakh Crore in his budget speech. His announcement, playing to the galleries, stated that for the first time the budget had crossed the 3 Lakh Crore mark, leading to loud applause. As the applause […]
Misnomer in enhancing defence budgets Misnomer in enhancing defence budgets 23 Jan 19 The recent issue of the India Today, commemorating Army day, was devoted to reforms being undertaken by the army as it faces a financial crunch in its modernization programme. Its editorial by however made some logical but mostly disparaging suggestions on enhancing funds for modernization. In India […]
Time for nation to repay the soldier Time for the nation to repay the soldier 22 Jan 19 The Indian armed forces represent the country. Its soldiers come from each part extending from Arunachal to the Andamans. They represent every religion, caste, creed, profession and strata of society. They speak every language and dialect of the nation. Even their education […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-do-we-need-psu-in-defense-sector Why do we need PSUs? (English Version) Rakshak News 16 Jan 19 The Rafale deal has brought to fore multiple aspects concerning Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including ordnance factories functioning under the Ordnance Factories Board (OFB). The issues gaining prominence are the financial status of HAL, strike by the unions of the PSUs and the government reducing the manpower […]
National security on a limited budget National security on a limited budget 16 Jan 19 The budget season is approaching, all eyes would be on the finance ministry’s perception on the importance of national security in an era of increasing challenges. Threats are on the rise while capabilities of the armed forces on the decline. The budget would be split […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/arms-factories-release-leakage-of-money Ordnance factories remain a financial drain (English Version) Rakshak News 09 Jan 19 The nation has 41 ordnance factories operating under the Ordnance Factories Board (OFB) employing about 90,000 workers. The All India Defence Employees Federation represents 430 unions of all ordnance factories and has continuously held the government to ransom by threats of strike. The government has in […]
Scams, not plans, will dictate poll discourse Scams, not plans will dictate poll discourse 08 Jan 19 The Rafale controversy continues to rage internal fires. During the recent state elections and even in the present parliament session, the Congress accused the government on procurement processes in the Rafale case. Rahul Gandhi first attempted to rope in the HAL. That rebounded. […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/need-for-change-under-the-leadership-of-central-police-force-organizations Enhancing leadership of CAPFs (English version) Rakshak News 03 Jan 19 Any security organization employed in multifarious roles needs a resolute leadership for success. Ideally, the leadership should flow from bottoms up, wherein those rising have experienced the hardships and pressures at the grassroots level and hence, always have a better understanding of the men they are ultimately expected […]
Politicians in glass houses should not throw stones Politicians in glass houses should not throw stones 01 Jan 19 A senior Congress politician, Veerappa Moily, seeking to counter the comments of the air force chief on the Rafale aircraft, termed him a ‘liar’. This was because the Air Chief’s comments were at variance with those of his party. Chidambaram subsequently […]