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Army’s fleet of Arjun tanks face technical issues; major proportion of 124 tanks in service not operational

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By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau | 30 Apr, 2015, 04.50AM IST

NEW DELHI: The Army is facing major technical issues with its ‘indigenous’ Arjun tanks, as a significant proportion of its fleet has become inoperable in recent months and are non-serviceable due to continued maintenance problems.

The Army, which reluctantly inducted 124 tanks from 2009, after the UPA government insisted that a token number have to be ordered to keep the tank development programme viable, has of late been having quality problems with the fleet.

The defence minister has been apprised of the issue. Sources said that the Army’s opinion is that while a large number of tanks are not operational due to technical defects, the fleet as such is not combat worthy due to reliability issues. “A number of tanks are not operational currently as transfer of technology (ToT) of several imported systems fitted onboard has not been done,” an Army official said.

The Army is surprised that quality issues have started arising even though the entire fleet came into service as recently as 2013 when deliveries ended. Given that the tanks are highly dependent on foreign equipment — 60% of the tank is imported — the failure to get maintenance technology means that the systems have to be sent abroad for even minor repairs.

It is believed that a meeting on the low serviceability rate of the Arjun fleet was conducted at South Block recently and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is aware of the problems. The Army has identified 96 problems, including 18 major ones. The minister has been keen to increase the efficiency of existing platforms available with the military given that there is a paucity of funds to procure new systems.

In IAF, he has personally intervened to ensure that the availability rate of the Su 30 fleet improves by at least 10%. A similar approach is being taken for the Army too. DRDO is, meanwhile, working on the development of a successor in the form of the Arjun Mk II.

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Anti-corruption law: Union Cabinet nod for raising max punishment to 7 yrs

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By: Express News Service | New Delhi | Updated: April 30, 2015 9:23 am

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To ensure speedy conclusion of corruption cases, a time limit of two years has also been proposed. (Source: Express Archive)

In an attempt to give the anti-corruption law more teeth, the Cabinet Wednesday cleared a proposal to move official amendments to the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013, paving the way for enhancement of both the minimum and the maximum punishment under the proposed law.

Under the amendments, the penal provisions have been substantially enhanced — the minimum punishment being raised from six months to three years imprisonment and the maximum punishment enhanced from five years to seven years imprisonment.
With the maximum punishment raised to seven years in jail, corruption now has been brought under the heinous crime category.
The amendments also propose to extend the protective umbrella of prior sanction for prosecution to public servants who have ceased to hold office due to retirement or resignation. “Further, prior sanction for inquiry and investigation shall be required from the Lokpal or Lokayukta, as the case may be, for investigation of offences relatable to recommendations made or decision taken by a public servant in discharge of official functions or duties,” the government said.
Essentially aimed at laying down more stringent measures to tackle corruption, the proposed amendments provide for more stringent punishment for the offences of bribery, both for the bribe-giver and the bribe-taker.
With the average trial period of cases under the PC Act in the last four years having been above eight years, the new amendments have proposed to ensure speedy trial by providing a trial completion within two years.
The new amendments further state that “intentional enriching by public servants will be construed as criminal misconduct and possession of disproportionate assets as proof of such illicit enrichment”.

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‘Army Takes a Day to Reach where PLA Can Rush In’

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By Express News Service Published: 28th April 2015 06:00 AM
NEW DELHI: Commenting on poor border roads connectivity, a Parliamentary panel has said that in the event of a war, the Army will take more than 24 hours to reach a border area where the Chinese PLA can arrive at in two or three hours. The Standing Committee on Defence, expressing serious concerns over connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang area, hit out at the Border Roads Organisation and asked it to construct good roads, especially on the eastern front facing China, on a priority basis.

The report said the delay in the procurement process had affected the armed forces’ operational preparedness.

The Committee observed that the naval budget had declined from 18.14 percent in 2006-07 to 16.51 percent in 2015-16.

Raising the issue of repeated naval accidents, the panel said the promulgation of the standard operating procedure to check the spurt in accidents was “ineffective”. The panel observed that allocation for the IAF is approximately 70 percent of the projection.

The report also slammed the ministry over the gap between the sanctioned strength of active fighter aircraft squadrons and their actual number.

The report said that the position of expenditure up to the end of February 2015 for the Army, Navy and the IAF is Rs 14,843,37 crore, Rs 18,438.02 crore and Rs 29,682 crore against their revised estimates of Rs 21,933.54 crore, 18,507.07 core and Rs 33,710.68 crore respectively.

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The Parliament Panel on Defence has called for a “complete revamp” and reorientation of the Defence Research Development Organistaion DRDO) to allow active participation of the private sector. It stressed on the need for a “complete revamp and reorientation of how the DRDO functions” with a major suggestion being to encourage the active involvement of the private sector, universities, the IITs and IIS. They could play a major role in the resurgence of the DRDO, it added.

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Scientist Alleges Harassment, Knocks on PMO Doors

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by Sharan Poovanna Published: 27th April 2015 06:02 AM The New Indian Express
DRDO logo1BENGALURU: A senior scientist of a DRDO lab has knocked on the doors of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Defence Minister and Ministry of Defence among others over alleged harassment, torture and humiliation meted out to him by his superiors at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE).

Though he has complained to the authorities, no action has been taken. Meanwhile, Raghavan (name changed), the G-category scientist who has over 30 years of experience, authored 180 technical papers and worked on almost all Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) projects of ADE, remains without an assignment for the last four months.

In his complaint, Raghavan alleged that ADE Director P Srikumar is trying to push junior scientists (below G category) to senior positions before he retires later this year. In two letters dated 31-1-2015 and 31-3-2015, Raghavan has told the Defence Minister and DRDO headquarters that “In order to promote some inefficient and less experienced individuals, I have been pushed out of ADE work. This is done due to partiality and favoritism”.

On December 8, 2014, the ADE Director signed a directive attaching Raghavan to ‘Project Ghatak’ at Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a nodal agency for design and development of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). But ADA has refused to accept the deputation as proper government approval and procedure was not followed, the scientist alleged.

When contacted, ADE director Srikumar said he was not aware of any such complaint. “This does not call for a story,” he said.

On April 9, the DRDO Director (Personnel) has forwarded the complaint back to ADE to resolve the matter. The status on the letter states ‘under process’.

“Since no justice is provided and harassment and insult continued, I made a formal representation to Director, ADE, ADG Aero, Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri, and Defence Minister through letter dated 21.1.2015. Till today, my grievance is not addressed and sorted out,” he stated.the new indian express 27 April

 

When contacted, ADE director Srikumar said he was not aware of any such complaint. “This does not call for a story,” he said.

the above statement of ADE director Srikumar – see the DOP letter on subject matterDOP letter to ADE

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Corruption Report in DRDO during recruitment of JRF

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Sam Chauhan <samchauhan27@yahoo.com>
to: Prabhudoon@gmail.com
date: Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 3:14 PM
subject: FW: Corruption Report in DRDO during recruitment of JRF
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I was not able to post these things on your blog i hope you will assist me.

—-Forwarded message—-
From: samchauhan27@yahoo.com
To: Vigilance@nic.in
Sent: Tue, Apr 21, 2015 2:28 AM PDT
Subject: Corruption Report in DRDO during recruitment of JRF

Respected sir, I had appeared in the JRF interview at DIHAR lab of
DRDO at chandigarh on 04/03/2015.There were 24 candidates for the
Single position of JRF. As i had approched the chandigarh branch for
the query of decleration of result, they said call at leh branch. As i
had called the leh branch they said there is issue from delhi and your
name is not in the list. I dont know what kind of issue from delhi? If
there is single position of JRF than what kind of list they are
disclosing after half an hour of recieving phone call. I had attached
copy of my CV and recording of conversastion during interview. I think
you must look into the issue and also visit the link i had pasted
below.http://corruptionindrdo.com/tag/selection/
They are busy in recruiting their relatives and daughters even though they have flushed out the top priority of the country.
Best regards

SAMchauhan

 

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PIL – Dr A K Saxena- Respondent Seeks time – Next Date – 29 April 2015

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(C) 3610/2015, CMs No.6436/2015 (for directions) & 6437/2015

(for exemption)

PRABHU DANDRIYAL ….. Petitioner

Through: Mr. R. Sathish, Adv.

Versus

UNION OF INDIA & ORS ….. Respondents

Through: Mr. Sanjay Jain, ASG with Mr. Anil Soni and Mr. Naginder BEnipal,

Advs. for R-1 to 3.

Mr. R.V. Sinha and Mr. A.S. Singh,

Advs. for R-5/CVC.

Ms. Rajdipa Behura, Adv. for

R-8/CBI.

CORAM:

HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE

HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW

O R D E R

15.04.2015

Mr. Anil Soni, learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents seeks time to get instructions.

Re-notify on 29th April, 2015.

CHIEF JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW, J.

APRIL 15, 2015

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RTI-PMO-NFC

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To                                                                                           13th April 2015                                     Shri Syed Ekram Rizwi,                                                                                                                 Director & Central Public Information Officer,                                                                         Prime Minister’s Office,                                                                                                                   South Block,New Delhi – 110011

Hello,
Kindly provide me with the following information requested under the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in respect of news published in The Economic Times (Delhi) on March 13 2015 with headline –  Prime Minister’s Office Marked Rao’s Mail as `Grievance’. Sh Pashupati Rao, Senior nuclear scientists of  Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) send few suggestion to PMO in respect of ongoing NFC project at KOTA.

  1. Provide the certified copy send to PMO by Sh Pashupati Rao.
  2. Provide the copy of action taken by PMO, DAE and NFC till date on the suggestion of Sh Pashupati Rao.
  3. Provide the copy of replies received by PMO on above subject matter from DAE & NFC respectively.
  4. Provide the details if any corrective measures taken by PMO,DAE and NFC on the basis of suggestion given by Sh Pashupati Rao, Senior nuclear scientists of  Nuclear Fuel Complex

Regards

Prabhu Dandriyal,
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प्रतिरक्षा कर्मियों की तनी मुट्ठियां

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  • डील कर्मचारी ओवर टाइम सहित अन्य मांगों को लेकर आंदोलनरत
  • लंबित मांगों के समाधान के लिए मुख्य द्वार पर दिया धरना
  • निदेशक द्वारा वार्ता का आश्वासन दिए जाने पर आंदोलन स्थगित

जागरण संवाददाता, देहरादून: रक्षा अनुसंधान कर्मचारी संघ के आह्वान पर प्रतिरक्षा कर्मियों ने बुधवार को डील के मुख्य द्वार पर धरना-प्रदर्शन किया। कर्मचारी ओवर टाइम सहित अन्य मांगों को लेकर आंदोलनरत हैं। बहरहाल निदेशक द्वारा 10 अप्रैल को वार्ता का आश्वासन देने के बाद उन्होंने आंदोलन फिलहाल स्थगित कर दिया है।1डील कर्मियों ने लगातार तीन दिन द्वार सभा व धरना-प्रदर्शन की घोषणा की थी। बुधवार सुबह कर्मचारियों ने मुख्य द्वार पर धरना देकर प्रदर्शन किया। संघ अध्यक्ष अनिल कुमार यादव ने कहा कि विभागीय एलडीसी की परीक्षा 2011 के बाद से बंद कर दी गयी है। जिससे कर्मचारियों को प्रमोशन का मौका नहीं मिल रहा है इसलिए यह परीक्षा दोबारा शुरू की जानी चाहिए। साथ ही डीआरटीसी एवं अन्य वर्ग के कर्मचारियों को पेड ओवर टाइम दिया जाना चाहिए। महामंत्री ललतेश कुमार ने कहा कि एसीपी का निर्धारण नियमों के मुताबिक किया जाना चाहिए। हालिया व्यवस्था से कर्मचारियों को नुकसान उठाना पड़ रहा है। उन्होंने कहा कि स्कूल बस की सुविधा सभी कर्मचारियों को मिलनी चाहिए। जबकि इसका फायदा केवल अधिकारियों को मिल रहा है। इसके अलावा एएलएस का विभागीय स्थानांतरण भी तत्काल रद किया जाए।

डील निदेशक आरसी अग्रवाल ने कर्मचारियों को 10 अप्रैल को सभी मांगों पर वार्ता का न्योता दिया है। इसके बाद कर्मचारियों ने अपना आंदोलन फिलहाल स्थगित कर दिया है। धरना देने वालों में संघ उपाध्यक्ष वीबी शर्मा, पीएस नेगी, मनोज पाल, विपिन चंद डंडरियाल, वीरेंद्र रावत, संतोष कुमार आदि मौजूद रहे।

Dainik Jagran 9 april 2015
Dainik Jagran 9 april 2015

hidustan times 9 april 2015

 

Amar Ujala 9 april

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Interceptor missile fails; DRDO to conduct another test soon

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Written by: Dr Anantha Krishnan M Published: Monday, April 6, 2015, 22:15 [IST] OneIndia
Bengaluru, April 06: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) faced a setback today after an Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile fell into the sea seconds after its launch. The missile was test-fired from DRDO’s launch facility in Wheeler Island, off the Odisha Coast.

intercepter missile
interceptor missile

DRDO officials, who spoke to OneIndia said that they would be back with another launch of the missile by the end of April after studying what went wrong. “These are part and parcel of every missile trails. We had six successive missions of the interceptor missile. We suspect that one of the sub-systems in the missile might have failed,” a top scientist not wanting to be named, said. He said that Monday’s test was to assess the performance of the composite motor rocket and the missile’s ejection from the canister. “These two parameters have been successfully tested. There was no target today. But one sub-system misbehaved and we are now analyzing some more data,” he added. DRDO says the missile’s basic systems are all intact and worked as per the textbook. “Random problems can occur while dealing with complex systems. We will be back by the end of this month for another launch,” he added. He said that the missile caught fire after falling apart. This was DRDO’s 7th interceptor missile test.

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Denied seminars abroad, DRDO scientist moves CAT

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Written by Pranav Kulkarni | New Delhi | Published on:April 6, 2015 12:00 am – The Indian Express

A DRDO Scientist has alleged the lab denied him permission to visit other countries to attend conferences and seminars
A DRDO Scientist has alleged the lab denied him permission to visit other countries to attend conferences and seminars

A scientist has moved the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) after his integrity was questioned by the DRDO laboratory where he works.
In his complaint, Gausal Khan, a scientist at the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science (DIPAS), Timarpur, has alleged the laboratory denied him permission to visit Japan, China, the Netherlands, and other countries to attend conferences and seminars.
It all started in 2011, when Khan was denied permission to visit Japan. The DIPAS, however, said he did not seek permission in time and despite being denied nod to visit Japan, he went ahead with the trip. The laboratory later filed a complaint with the police.
After working abroad, according to Khan, he in 2010 joined the DIPAS where he was part of the Hematology Group of Research. Khan, a grade ‘D’ scientist, was assigned to submit a project along with two other scientists.
In his petition, Khan said the director of the laboratory, Dr Shashi Bala Singh, denied him permission to visit Japan in February 2011 after he was selected for one “Developing World Scientist” award for the same project.
While Khan alleged the director “kept mum” on issuing him a no-objection certificate till the last date of submission of the project synopsis, the laboratory said Khan did not seek permission for going abroad in time — a claim denied by the scientist.
A chargesheet based on the laboratory’s complaint against Khan was filed in the court in April 2014. It accused Khan of entering into correspondence with “foreign universities/institutions without obtaining prior permission” as required by the government’s policy.
According to the chargesheet, he received USD 1,500 as travel award and represented one “Sinha Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology” at the conference, an allegation denied by Khan.
After the incident, Khan claimed he was denied permission to attend several other seminars and conferences abroad. The DRDO and the Ministry of Defence did not respond to the development when contacted.