Students Suicide: The Issue that needs Attention

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June 29, 2015

As an Army officer’s wife, Lt Ruchi Verma had a peaceful life till 2013 when her husband Major Vineet Verma died in action in the insurgency-hit Balipara, Assam. The ‘veer nari’ title given to army widows wasn’t enough for Verma: She stepped out of the comforts of her home and virtually took over her husband’s duty to the nation, enrolling herself at the Officer’s Training Academy, Chennai last year. Lt Ruchi Verma, 24, was among the 185 cadets of OTA who were formally inducted as officers of the Indian Army.

“My life has turned upside down since I joined the training academy,” said Lt Ruchi Verma, who hopes her five-year old son Akshat Verma will join the Army someday. “I always liked being an officer’s lady,” she said, after the piping ceremony where she was commissioned as Lt Ruchi Verma.

“When Vineet was alive, I had a comfortable life. Servants always carried my bags. I travelled by car for even a distance of 100m. And then, as my training started, I had to run, carrying heavy weaponry,” she said.

Lt Ruchi Verma had to crop her long tresses for the training. When it comes to hard, rigorous training, women are treated as equals to men here in the training academy, said the lady officer. “My legs ached and it became very difficult to run during the first six months of the training. But I wanted to face it, fight it and finish it. I feel fitter and ready for battle now,” she said.

Ruchi’s husband Vineet Verma, who joined the Army in 2006, became a Major in 2009. Since then he had been posted in field areas (line of control) all around the country. He laid down his life after seven years in service.

A native of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, Ruchi met Vineet, from Allahabad, after their marriage was arranged by elders. “He was committed to the service and I want to take the good work forward,” she said. Their son Akshat who is to join class 1 is looked after by Ruchi’s mother.

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Meet Real Life James Bond Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor

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June 29, 2015

Ajit Doval, a celebrated officer of Indian intelligence, known for his daring acts, is India’s National Security Adviser (NSA). On behalf of the Prime Minister, the NSA is the custodian of nuclear button. Ajit Doval, 69, was the director of Intelligence Bureau from 2004 to 2005. He spent decades heading different operation wings. His acts during his service, entrenching deep inside enemy lines, are copycats of spy thrillers.

Ajit Doval, a topper of IPS 1968 batch from Kerala cadre, has served with distinction in Mizoram, Punjab, Kashmir, Pakistan and the UK.

Ajit Doval received India’s second highest gallantry award, the Kirti Chakra, for his daring exploit in the Golden Temple Operation.

In Kashmir, he lured away prominent militants like Kukkay Parey and turned him and his colleagues into counter-insurgents, a policy criticized in some quarters but also praised by others as an effective tool that helped combat militancy in Kashmir at its peak.

One of his last high profile acts in a career spanning 37 years was as part of the negotiating team that worked behind the scene during the December 1999 hijack of the Indian Airlines flight IC 814 to Kandahar.

Ajit Doval also spent six crucial years in Pakistan as an undercover intelligence officer in Indian mission in Islamabad.

When intelligence sources in Kashmir had dried up, he took up the challenge in 1994 and created a band of counter-insurgents led by dreaded Kuka Parray to reply militants in the same language. That paved way for 1996 assembly elections.

After retirement from service on January 31, 2005, he was security advisor to the Karnataka government.

Known for his clear insight and vision for Indian and global security issues, Doval has been the youngest police officer ever to get the Indian Police Medal, just six years after joining the service.

In 1988, Ajit Doval was awarded one of the highest gallantry awards, the Kirti Chakra, becoming the first police officer to receive a medal previously given only as a military honour.

[H/T]: indiatvnews.com

How To Apply For AFCAT 2016 at www.careerairforce.nic.in

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June 29, 2015

Candidates who are willing to join the Indian air force as an officer can apply online for AFCAT at www.careerairforce.nic.in. No order mode of submission will be accepted by the Indian air force. Below we are giving step by step instructions on how to apply for AFCAT exam.

Preparation for Filling Application Form- Before proceeding with the application process, please take the following preliminary steps

Read and understand the Notification for the relevant AFCAT Examination given in the website carefully with particular reference to various qualifying requirements.
Ensure that all documents pertaining to your educational qualifications from Class X to your highest qualification are available for ready reference.
Photograph. Ensure that a soft copy of your passport size photograph (Mandatory), signature (Optional) and fingerprint (Optional) are stored in the local hard disc of your computer for attaching with your application form. Kindly ensure that the photo has a file size between 10 KB to 50 KB and presents your head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin. Photograph size must be 2 inches by 2 inches, with the head centered to the frame.

Process of Application. Your application will be treated as complete only when ALL parts are completed and the form is uploaded by pressing the SUBMIT button. Steps to complete the remaining parts of the Application Form are as follows

Step I. Please re-login at careerairforce.nic.in using the above-mentioned User ID and Password. On logging in, please change your password to a new one which you will remember throughout the application process.
Step II. Now, login using the new password defined by you, and enter your qualification details in Parts 2 and 3 of the application form.
Step III. Based on the information provided in earlier parts, please select your choice of course(s) and choice of Exam Centres in Part 4. Please note that only those courses/ branches would be permitted and displayed by the system for which you are adjudged as eligible, based on data provided by you – you would be able to exercise your choice amongst these.
Step IV. Enter your personal details and upload your passport size photograph (mandatory), signature and thumb impression in the relevant columns at Part 5.
Step V. Finally, preview and SUBMIT your application, after ensuring that all details entered by you are correct and that the uploaded photograph is clearly visible.

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Note. Changes in details would not be possible after submission.

Proof of Submission. On submission, you will receive an e-mail in your registered ID which would be the proof of submission of application.

Admit Card: After the last date for receipt of applications, you will be allotted AFCAT Centre as per the availability of seats.

Please comply with the above instructions methodically for a hassle free application process. For further assistance, you may contact AFCAT Cell on 011-26160286/011-26160289/011-26160459(Direct) or 011-23010231 Extn. 7905,6245 between 0900 to 1700 h on all working days. E-mail support is available on [email protected].

Story Of Lt Anjana Mohan, Lawyer, Dancer To Army Sword of Honour

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June 29, 2015

When Lt Anjana Mohan bagged the ‘Sword of Honour’ in the combined course of Short Service Commission 99 and Short Service Commission (women) 13 at the Indian Army’s Officer Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai, she had not only stood out among scores of men and women, but also achieved the rare feat of being the first woman to get the best all-round cadet award.

“The army is a way of life, not just a profession,” said the Sanpada resident at the headquarters of MG&G (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa) area in Colaba as her mother Laila Karkera beamed with pride.

A lawyer by profession, Lt Anjana Mohan chose to opt for the road less travelled when she spotted an advertisement for posts in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch. The JAG comprises legally qualified army officers.

“The 11-month training made me realise that I can expand the limit of my capabilities by conditioning my mind, and with persistence. The exercises and tasks blurred the idea of impossibility so much that if anyone springs up a seemingly herculean task, I will give it a good try,” says the 25-year-old. During the training, Lt Anjana Mohan also won a silver medal for cross-country running in the junior level and a merit card for the same in the senior level.

Among the many hats that Lt Anjana Mohan adorns is her proficiency in Bharatanatyam, which she started learning at the age of three.

Revealing that she would soon move to Srinagar, Lt Anjana Mohan said, “I’m leaving my family to be part of another family.” She asserted that she was done with her initial training and will get several opportunities to upgrade her knowledge of law in the years to come.

[H/T]: dnaindia.com

AFCAT Educational Qualification 2017

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In the previous post, we have mentioned the AFCAT Age Limit for 2017. Candidates can also check the complete AFCAT 2017 Notification for more details. In this article, we are going to discuss more on AFCAT educational qualification one must need to apply for flying, technical and GDOC branch of Indian army through AFCAT entry.

AFCAT Educational Qualification for AFCAT 2017

Flying Branch

Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) / PABT in an earlier attempt OR a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply

Technical Branch:

Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates applying for AE (L) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates applying for AE (M) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies.

Ground Duty Branches

Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate Degree / equivalent Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
Accounts: Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com)(Minimum three year degree course) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (MCom) / CA/ ICWA with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
Education: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together

Can Final Year Candidates Apply For AFCAT 2017?

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Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in July 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:
- Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
- Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University by 15 June 2018.

AFCAT Educational Qualification for AFCAT 2017

Flying Branch

Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) / PABT in an earlier attempt OR a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply

Technical Branch

Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates applying for AE (L) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates applying for AE (M) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies.

Ground Duty Branches

Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate Degree / equivalent Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
Accounts: Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com)(Minimum three year degree course) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (MCom) / CA/ ICWA with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
Education: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together

Can Final Year Candidates Apply For AFCAT 2017?

Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in Jan 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:
- Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
- Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University by 15 Jan 2018.

AFCAT Educational Qualification for AFCAT 2017

Flying Branch

Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) / PABT in an earlier attempt OR a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply

Technical Branch

Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates applying for AE (L) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates applying for AE (M) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies.

Ground Duty Branches

Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate Degree / equivalent Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
Accounts: Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com)(Minimum three year degree course) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (MCom) / CA/ ICWA with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
Education: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together

Can Final Year Candidates Apply For AFCAT 1 2016?

Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in Jul 2017 provided they fulfil the following conditions:
- Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
- Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University by 15 Jul 2017.

Candidates are suggested to check the latest notification of Indian Air Force AFCAT at www.careerairforce.nic.in for correct AFCAT education qualification.

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10 Reasons Why Should You Salute & Respect That Soldier At The LoC

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June 28, 2015

At the Line of Control, young Indian soldiers — in their 20s and 30s — defend one of the world’s most volatile borders. Battling harsh weather, tough terrain and a hostile enemy — as old as the Indian nation itself — these soldiers face a war every day to hold the peace.

1. From these border posts, soldiers keep a strict watch — 24x7x365 — defending the Line of Control. Keeping a day and night vigil to prevent Pakistani infiltrators from crossing into India.

2. When the winter fog comes in, you won’t be able to make out whether you are seeing a rock or a man if it is stationery.

3. Last year, 15 Indian soldiers lost their lives in counter infiltration/counter-terrorism operations; 45 others were seriously injured defending the border in Jammu and Kashmir.

4. This is a job which comes with no weekend or festival breaks.

5. At the LoC men begin to trust their ears more than their eyes.

6. Here trust has no frivolous interpretation; it can simply mean ‘I will die for you’.

7. ‘Though it looks very calm, it can explode any time’

8. ‘Fighting insurgency is a full scale war. It’s a war every day’

9. ‘Can you trust the person across? Never!’

10. They Live and Die for the country and its people. Selfless service.

30 Motivational Quotes From Indian Army Officers To Motivate You

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June 28, 2015

Nobody merits the title of a “legend” more than a fighter. The fearless men and women at the Indian armed force stay far from their families, miss many huge thing in their lives and penance their lives simply so you can be with your friends and family and rest calmly during the evening. On the off chance that there is a paradise, these are the men and women who merit the most elevated platform! Here are 30 motivational quotes from Indian army officers that will make you need to remain up and salute them

Motivational Quotes From Indian Army Officers

The safety, honour & welfare of your country comes first, always & every time. The honour, welfare & comfort of the men you command, come next. Your own ease, comfort & safety come last, always & every time.

This had been the motto of the armed forces of India and they followed it through life and death. And a recent one during the rescue operations of Uttarakhand floods , by Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne

“Our helicopter rotors will not stop churning till such time we get each one of you out. “by Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne

Indian Army is home to some of the bravest men in the world. Indian army is world’s third largest and its soldiers are considered best in high altitude battles. The Indian Army guards one of the most notorious international borders. Indian northern border behaves like a battle-field all around the year. But, thank the gods & the Indian soldiers, you can safely read this post. No one deserves the title of a ‘hero’ more than a soldier. The brave men and women at the Indian army stay away from their families, miss every significant thing in their lives and sacrifice their lives just so that you can be with your loved ones and sleep peacefully at night.

It means you should have to fight & fight to win , there is no roof for the losers . If you lose don’t come back , you will have disgraced the country & the country won’t accept you ” – FIELD MARSHAL Sam Maneckshaw

If anyone tells you he is never afraid, he is a liar or he is a Gurkha.” – On the Indian Army’s Gurkha Regiment.

I’m always ready, sweetie.”- On being asked by Indira Gandhi about the Indian Army’s readiness for the 1971 war.

Don’t you think I would be a worthy replacement for you, Madam Prime Minister? You have a long nose. So have I. But I don’t poke my nose into other people’s affairs.”- To Indira Gandhi, on rumours of him planning a coup to replace her.

Gentlemen, I have arrived and there will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued” – During 1962 War, when he was sent to North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) to command retreating Indian forces against the Chinese force.

You received three at this age; when I was of your age, I received nine bullets and look- today, I am the Commander in Chief of the Indian Army.” – During the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War when he met an injured soldier in army hospital with three bullet wounds.

If death strikes before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill Death – Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey PVC 1/11 Gurkha Rifles

Yeh Dil Maange More – Capt. Vikram Batra, PVC (posthumous)

Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolor, or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure. – Capt. Vikram Batra, PVC (posthumous)

Some goals are so worthy, it’s glorious even to fail. – Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey, PVC 1/11 Gurkha Rifles

The enemies are only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to our last man and our last round. – Major Somnath Sharma

There will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued. – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw as Core Commander in 1962

I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defense of the country can distinguish a mortar from a motor; a gun from a howitzer; a guerrilla from a gorilla, although a great many resemble the latter. – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha. – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

You have never lived until you have almost died, and for those who choose to fight, Life has a special flavor, the protected will never know. – Capt R Subramanium, Kirti Chakra (Posth)

No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working and I will get these bastards. -Lt. Arun Kehtarpal, PVC

Quartered in snow, silent to remain. When the bugle calls, they shall rise and march again. – Anonymous, The scroll of honor at the Siachen base camp.

Only best of Friends & worst of Enemies visit us..!’ by Indian Army

Ajeet Hain Abheet Hain – Indian Army

Do not lament the death of a warrior killed in the battle field as those who sacrifice in their lives in the war are honoured in heaven. – Indian Army

What is a life time adventure for you is a daily routine for us – Indian Army

While you carry a purse, she carries a 65 lb rucksack. While you shop with your friends, she cleans her rifle with her battle buddies. When you wear heels, she wears her combat boots. Instead of the make-up that you wear on your face to make yourself look pretty, she paints her face for camouflage. While you kiss your husband goodbye for the day, she kisses hers goodbye for the year. – Indian Army Women Warriors

You have never lived until You have almost died, And for those who choose to fight, Life has a special flavor, The protected will never know!!!” -Capt R Subramanium Kirti Chakra (Posth)

If I Die In A War Zone, Box Me Up N Send Me Home, Put My Gun On My Chest, N Tell My Mom I Did My Best, N Tell My Dad Not To Bow, He Will Never Get Tension From Me Now, Tell My Bro Study Perfectly, Keys Of My Bike Will Be his Permanently, Tell My Sis Don’t Be Upset, Her Bro Will Not Rise After This Sunset, Don’t Tell My Friends They Are Hearties, N Start 2 Ask For Parties, Tell My Love Not To Cry… “Coz I am A Solider..and I am born to Die

Two stars on my shoulder are better than millions in the sky

If you know any other motivational quotes, do mention it in the comment box below. Let’s build a strong list of these motivational quotes.

MNC: Private Players In India’s Development

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Ravinder Tanwar

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June 28, 2015

MNC: Private Players In India’s Development. ‘Make in India’, a dream to make India self-dependent is being seen as about to be true. The private sector seems to be assisting the government in the nation’s development. Well, this move has made a great difference and is expected to build up the economy and all related sectors swiftly. These days MNCs are showing their keen interest in various deals and coming forward for getting the deals.

Tata, Godrej Bidding to get UAV- Rustom Deal – UAVs are the new soldiers that are being seen as the game changer in the battleground and most favorable thing is, it’s remotely operating feature will reduce the life loss. India’s indigenous, medium altitude, long endurance (MALE) UAV Rustom (used in surveillance) which is developed by DRDO is now facing biddings from private players. TATA, Godrej, L&T and Boyce are the bidders owing to the production of UAV Rustom.

L&T Deal with AREVA – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France was concluded fruitfully for India. 17 agreements were signed in various fields like satellite communications, railways, tourism, conservation and education. The agreement between engineering company Larsen and Turbo (L&T) and French company AREVA was one of them. This agreement will point toward the financial viability of the Jaitapur nuclear plant project by reducing cost and speeding localization. The significance of the agreement for India is that this will help France for transfer of technology to India, which will lead India in indigenous nuclear energy industry’s development. According to L&T, the agreement is a step of company toward pressurized water reactor technology.

Reliance’s Infrastructure’s Entry in Defense Sector – Anil Ambani (owner of Reliance Infrastructure) has recently agreed to buy 18% stake of debt Laden Pipavav Defense and offshore engineering which marked Anil Ambani’s entry in defense sector. This deal is assigned as Mr. Modi’s “Make in India” initiative. Hero group and Mahendra and Mahendra were also in the race. This step shows a positive sign of private sector getting attracted toward the defense sector. TATA, Mahendra, Hero and others are some example of it. Pipavav Defense is one of the largest infrastructure facilities in the world, settled in Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat having specified area for ship building, which is capable of constructing submarines and aircraft carriers in collaboration with Swedish company SAAB (the producer of Grippen Aircraft).

Kalyani Group to Build ultra-light Howitzer Guns– Bharat Forge, a company of Kalyani group, is all set to come above as the first MNC to indigenously develop towed gun artillery system. Bharat Forge has been a supplier of Indian Army for 30 years. If the deal got successfully done, will reduce the requirement of artillery guns (155mm caliber) in Indian Army. The group is confident in manufacturing the guns in next 20- 25 months.

India is all set to completely strength up its muscles and collaboration of private companies (MNCs) are making the task easy. These MNCs are pumping the foreign technology into India and making profit from Gov. Deals. This is beneficial for both government as well as MNCs. The commencement of this new version of development has grown new expectations for a bright future of INDIA.

General Knowledge: India and Peace

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Ravinder Tanwar

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June 28, 2015