Raksha Mantri launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata on July 15, 2022. Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff, and other senior officers from Indian Navy and Ministry of Defence were amongst the dignitaries who attended the ceremony. P17A Frigates are […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh exhorts Non-Official Directors of DPSUs to safeguard national interests by striving to achieve ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Non-Official Directors (NODs) of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) to ensure smooth implementation of various initiatives taken by the Government towards achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’. He was addressing the CMDs and NODs of DPSUs during first-of-its kind workshop organised by Department of Defence Production in New Delhi […]

आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस का उपयोग केवल मानवता के विकास और शांति के लिए ही किया जाना चाहिए : श्री राजनाथ सिंह

रक्षा मंत्री श्री राजनाथ सिंह ने आज नई दिल्ली में रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा आयोजित पहली ‘एआई इन डिफेंस’ (एआईडीईएफ) संगोष्ठी और प्रदर्शनी के दौरान अभी हाल में विकसित 75 आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (एआई) उत्पादों/प्रौद्योगिकियों का शुभारंभ किया। ‘आजादी का अमृत महोत्सव’ समारोह के हिस्से के रूप में लॉन्च किए गए उत्पाद विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के अंतर्गत आते […]

AI should only be used for development & peace of humanity: Shri Rajnath Singh

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched 75 newly-developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) products/technologies during the first-ever ‘AI in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition, organised by Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on July 11, 2022. The products, launched as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, fall under various domains. These includeAI Platform Automation; Autonomous/Unmanned/Robotics systems; […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh scheduled to brief Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence on AGNIPATH on July 11

A meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on July 11, 2022. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh is scheduled to brief the Committee members about various aspects of the recently-launched AGNIPATH scheme, through which recruitment of soldiers in all the three Services will henceforth take place. Defence […]

RM invites SAFRAN for more such co-development & co-production projects in line with ‘Make in India, Make for the World’

A high-level delegation of French company Safran Group led by its CEO Mr Olivier Andries called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on July 05, 2022. Safran is one of the leading original equipment manufacturers of advanced aircraft engines for civil and fighter jets. During the meeting, the CEO of Safran briefed […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the nation new manufacturing facilities at Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bhanur

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Bhanur Unit of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Telangana on July 02, 2022 and dedicated to the Nation a number of new manufacturing facilities set up by the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU). These include a Warhead facility at the Bhanur Unit and a Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker […]

रक्षा मंत्री श्री राजनाथ सिंह ने ईसीएचएस के लिए दवाओं और उपभोग्य वस्तुओं की खरीद हेतु बढ़ी हुई मौद्रिक सीमा को मंजूरी दी

रक्षा मंत्री श्री राजनाथ सिंह ने आज प्राधिकृत स्थानीय औषधि विक्रेताओं (एएलसी) से पॉलीक्लिनिक की सभी श्रेणियों में अप्राप्य (एनए), आकस्मिक, जीवन रक्षक और आवश्यक दवाओं की खरीद के लिए मौद्रिक सीमा को 100% तक बढ़ाने को मंजूरी दे दी। इस पहल से ईसीएचएस लाभार्थियों के लिए दवाओं की आसानी से और समय पर उपलब्धता […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves enhanced monetary limits for procurement of Drugs and consumables for Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today approved the enhancement of the monetary ceiling for purchase of Not Available (NA), emergent, lifesavings and essential drugs by 100% in all categories of polyclinics from Authorised Local Chemists (ALC).  This will ensure easy & timely availability of medicines for ECHS beneficiaries. (Type A & B from Rs 2.5 […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & his Australian counterpart Mr Richard Marles discuss ways to enhance defence cooperation during bilateral talks in New Delhi

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on June 22, 2022. The two Ministers reviewed the existing defence cooperation activities which have been increasing despite challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and discussed ways to enhance further cooperation. The Ministers […]