All Articles – Page 109 – Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd.)

January 23, 2019

Why is the army chief misunderstood? (English Version) Rakshak News 23 Jan 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-is-the-army-chief-misunderstood Why is the army chief misunderstood? (English Version) Rakshak News 23 Jan 19 The political leadership and army critics from Lutyens Delhi had always expected service chiefs to remain mute spectators, rarely heard and even more rarely seen. Most service chiefs have over the years shied away from the media, sticking to this belief. However, things have now begun […]

January 23, 2019

Misnomer in enhancing defence budgets The Excelsior 23 Jan 19

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 […]

January 22, 2019

Time for the nation to repay the soldier The Statesman 22 Jan 19

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 […]

January 17, 2019

Why do we need PSUs (English Version) Rakshak News 16 Jan 19

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 […]

January 16, 2019

National security on a limited budget The Excelsior 16 Jan 19

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 […]

January 15, 2019

Making sense of the army chief’s comments The Statesman 15 Jan 19

Making sense of the Army Chief’s comments Making sense of the army chief’s comments 15 Jan 19 In his annual pre-army day press conference, General Bipin Rawat, the army chief, shared his thoughts on multiple issues concerning the army of the present and future. He was also asked questions on internal and external matters affecting the country for which he […]

January 12, 2019

Why are veterans angry with the government (English Version) Rakshak News 12 Jan 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-is-the-ex-servicemen-dissatisfied-with-the-government Why are veterans angry with the government? (English Version) Rakshak News 12 Jan 19 Military veterans as a community are becoming more disgruntled by the day against the present government. This was the government, when it assumed office in 2014, post promises made by Modi in Rewari in 2013, which veterans hoped would restore to the armed forces its […]

January 12, 2019

Army in service of the nation Salute the Soldier Army day 15 Jan 2019

Army in service of the nation Salute the Soldier Army day 15 Jan 2019 At the end of December, about 2500 tourists visiting Nathu La in Sikkim were stuck due the sudden inclement weather. They could neither move forward or return to Gangtok. They were stranded and had no option but to bear out the weather and possibly spend the […]

January 10, 2019

Ordnance factories remain a financial drain (English Version) Rakshak News 09 Jan 19

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 […]

January 9, 2019

Regaining ground in Afghanistan The Excelsior 09 Jan 19

Regaining ground in Afghanistan Regaining ground in Afghanistan 09 Jan 19 The US may deny that Trump has not given any directions for pulling his troops out of Afghanistan, but the writing is on the wall. If Syria, where the US is ditching those who were its front-line soldiers in the battle against the ISIS is any indicator, Afghanistan means […]