Sarthak Dhawan, the son of an autorickshaw driver from Kolhapur, stood fourth in the overall merit list (army cadets) at the 136th course at National Defence Academy. Sarthak, who also excelled in military training, will pass out from NDA on Thursday. “My son has made us proud today. It’s a dream come true for us,” an ecstatic Shashikant, Sarthak’s father, said. Shashikanth has been plying an autorickshaw in Kolhapur for the past three decades. He gives full credit to his son’s iron will, which did not let him falter even when his mother died in a tragic road accident four years ago. “It came as a big shock, but he did not shift his focus from studies and cracked the NDA entrance on his first attempt. Now, he is on his way to becoming an army officer,” Shashikant added.
On Wednesday morning at NDA’s Habibullah Hall, it was family reunion time for the Dhawan family, as joyful relatives gathered around Sarthak and posed for photographs.
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Sarthak, a Romeo squadron cadet, studied at the St Xavier’s High School in Kolhapur and completed his HSC from the Services Preparatory School (SPS) in Aurangabad. He said it was his childhood dream to become an army officer. “So, I joined the Maharashtra Cadet Corps (MCC) in school and studied at the SPS to prepare for the NDA entrance exam,” Sarthak said. He got emotional when he remembered his mother. “She would have loved to see me in this uniform,” Sarthak said. Sarthak will be commissioned as a lieutenant in the Indian Army once he completes a oneyear advanced military training course at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
Hi! I am Kratika Goswami recommended from 1AFSB Dehradun for the course D-AFCAT(W)/418 after two attempts. I want to tell my story as I think this can inspire a lot of candidates who stop believing in themselves amidst their preparation. I was elated to get screened in on 20th May i.e the first day and was even more excited to stay with the nine girls I was supposed to put up for next 4 days without any cellphones or social media ruckus, bothering my mind. Since just a day before my AFSB I have travelled from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh ( My thesis field ) to Dehradun as I was engrossed in my dissertation for past 4 months, I was not able to prepare for my AFSB at all.
First day of GT, I broke my right leg while sliding through a plank fixed about 12fts above the ground in the snake race. Although, it was a fracture and it hurt a lot but I was able to complete the race with the super supportive efforts of my teammates. 20 mins later, I had my lecturette, I am very thankful to chest no. 37, 30 and 28 for calming me down and can’t forget the motivation infused words of our GTO, which made me get up and speak my heart out on “Genetic engineering”. After a medical check-up in the evening, all 10 of us went to the nearby Buddha Monastery to celebrate what we had accomplished, a bond great bond of friendship!
The night before the second day of GT, I couldn’t sleep, and there was chest no. 30 constantly telling me to stay calm and believe in myself. The constant support of my teammates and their never-ending faith in me propelled me to do something that can be unbelievable for some of you the command task, half group task and three Individual obstacles (where I was literally dragging my leg through the field and using my right knee instead of foot). Chest no. 37 and 30 literally carried me everywhere like a delicate load( i hope you get the pun here).
On the third day, I got an X-Ray stating a second fracture in my foot. But there was no turning back. I went to the IMA visit with my friends as well. And though I was quite nervous for the interview chest no. 32’s jokes, chest no. 36 calming words and the brilliant two hour tuitions from chest no. 35 encouraged me to go further. I gave my interview with full faith in whatever I have done in my entire life, from travelling solo to being a geek at school, from being a trustworthy friend to a notorious element at school, from a literary and media head at SPICMACAY to a nature lover. For an interview , I think what worked was my honesty and cheerfulness( But honestly, you never know what works and what doesn’t). And it was the final day, conference, the IO asked me, “Kratika are you still hopeful ?”. I said, “Yes (that’s the last thing I’ll leave on earth).”
I would like to thank all nine girls starting with chest no.28( kirti yadav), chest no. 29(sruthi Joy), chest no. 30( shriya Gupta), chest no. 32(shivani), chest no.33( komal Phogat), chest no. 34( pratibha), chest no. 35( ruchi), chest no. 36 ( pratima chandel) and most importantly chest no. 37( Sakshi Shyam) for putting in so much efforts into the biggest and most valuable success of my life. I don’t know what happens next (Quite excited for the merit list), But I would love to thank all these women who shall never stop empowering other women throughout their lives. Thank you! And always have faith in your inner CONTENT and never lose hope!! Thank you, SSBCrack for always inspiring and motivating defence aspirants like us. Keep it Up, guys!
An AN-32 got airborne today from Jorhat at 1227 hrs for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground. The aircraft last contacted ground agencies at 1300 hrs (approx). Thereafter, there was no contact with the aircraft. Since the aircraft did not reach the destination, overdue actions were initiated by Indian Air Force. A total of eight aircrew and five passengers were onboard the aircraft. C-130, AN-32 aircraft, two Mi-17 of IAF and Indian Army ALH helicopters were launched to locate the missing aircraft. Some ground reports were received on possible location of a crash site. Helicopters were routed to the location, however, no wreckage has been sighted so far. IAF is coordinating with Indian Army as well as various government and civil agencies to locate the missing aircraft. The search operations from air and by ground parties of Indian Army are planned to continue through the night.
An official statement from IAF is yet to be released. Described as IAF’s workhorse, AN-32 has a maximum cruise speed of 530 km/hr and capacity of carrying 39 paratroopers and five crew members. It is a medium tactical transport aircraft of Russian origin with twin-engine turboprop.
Indian Air Force has started the online registration for AFCAT 2 2019 from 1 June 2019 and the last date to apply for the AFCAT 2 2019 is 30 June 2019. Candidates who are looking forward to join the Indian Air Force as an officer can apply through AFCAT 2 2019 to join flying, technical and non technical branches of Indian Air Force. Let’s look at the important details like AFCAT 2 2019 Vacancies, Age Limit, Education, Cut Off and more. Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online examination will be conducted on 24 Aug 19 and 25 Aug 19 for AFCAT exam. Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination viz. Written examination and SSB test will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after the written examination or AFSB Testing, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature will be cancelled by the IAF.
Entry, Branch, Course Number and Vacancies
There is no intake conducted for Logistics and Accounts branches for AFCAT 02/2019 for course commencing in July 2020.
Type of Commission
Permanent Commission (PC) for Men: Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women: (i) The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable). (ii) The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Eligibility Conditions
Nationality. Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age. (i) Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jul 2020 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2000 (both dates inclusive).Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1994 to 01 July 2000 (both dates inclusive). (ii) Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2020 i.e. born between 02 July 1994 to 01 July 2000 (both dates inclusive). (iii) Marital Status: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application though successful at SSB or medical will not be eligible for training. A candidate who marries during the period of training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family. (iv) The date of birth accepted by the IAF is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University, which extract must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificate. No other document related to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and likewise will be accepted. (v) Sometimes the Matriculation/ Higher Secondary Examination Certificate does not show the date of birth, or only shows the age by completed years or completed years and months. In such cases a candidate must possess a self-attested/ certified copy of a certificate from the Headmaster/ Principal of the Institution from where he/she passed the Matriculation/ Higher Secondary Examination showing the date of his/her birth or exact age as recorded in the Admission Register of the Institution. (vi) Candidates should note that only the Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of application will be accepted by the IAF and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted. (vii) The candidates should exercise due care while entering their Date of Birth. If on verification at any subsequent stage, variation is found in their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalent examination certificate, will render them disqualified.
Flying Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and (a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch. (aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized 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 Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches. (aa) Administration. Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. (ab) Education. MBA/ MCA or MA/ MSc degree in English/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Statistics/ International relations/ International Studies/ Defence Studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together in Post-Graduation (Minimum two years programme) and 60% marks in graduation, (both recognized by UGC/ Competent Accreditation Authority). For integrated courses (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), the minimum duration 5 must be as per prevailing UGC guidelines with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch). NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 02 Jun 17 is mandatory. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Meteorology. Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Geography/Computer Applications/Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology/Ecology & Environment /Geo-physics/Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each).
How to Apply: Aspirants for IAF are required to apply online by using the link https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.cdac.in. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for online registration.
Applications are invited from unmarried candidates who fulfil eligibility condition of Nationality as laid down by the Government of India for entry as Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in Executive (IT) and Technical Branches of the Indian Navy under University Entry Scheme (UES), for course commencing June 2020.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:Who Can Apply: Applicant should be in the final year (regular BE/B.Tech or integrated degree course) in an AICTE recognised university with one of the following educational qualifications and should have obtained a minimum of 60 % aggregate marks till pre final year (till V semester of regular BE/B.Tech and VII Semester of 5 year integrated degree course).
The following to be noted
Only one application to be filled by candidate.
Candidates who are eligible for more than one branch/cadre/specialisation should mention their preference in order of priority in their application form.
Candidates will be issued call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) interview based on their performance during campus interviews.
Candidates with pending backlog in any semester will not be permitted to appear for SSB interview.
Candidates will be shortlisted for SSB based on their first preference.
However, if not shortlisted for the first preference, you may be considered for an alternate Branch/ Cadre /Specialisation subject to availability of spare slots in SSB Batches of that Branch/Cadre/ Specialisation.
Once shortlisted for a Branch/Cadre/ Specialisation, subsequent stage of selection process (SSB, Medical & Meriting) will be exclusively for that Branch/Cadre/ Specialisation.
Technical Branch candidates, mentioned above at Para 2 Ser. No. (b) & (c), can also be allotted Air Technical Specialisation and will be appointed as Air Technical Officers by IHQ MoD (Navy).
Candidates with BE/B.Tech degree in ‘Avionics/Aeronautical/Aerospace’ streams will be eligible for Air Technical branch only.
No equivalent stream of (BE/B Tech) other than that as mentioned in Para 2 above will be considered valid for selection process at any stage.
Age: Born between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jul 1999 both dates inclusive.
Minimum percentage on Joining INA: Candidate must have minimum of 60% marks in overall aggregate on completion of regular BE/B Tech or integrated course. The candidate failing to meet minimum cut off percentage will not be permitted to join INA Ezhimala.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are to register and fill application on the recruitment website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in . The Candidates are to apply from 07 Jun 19 to 27 Jun 19.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The eligible candidates will have to undergo Naval Campus Selection process. The Candidates qualifying the campus interview will be shortlisted for SSB interview on the basis of his preference for the entry, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for particular entry. In case of excess candidates IHQ/MOD (Navy) reserves the right to further shortlist and fix cut-off percentage.
Candidates shortlisted during campus interview will be called for SSB interview at Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Coimbatore/ Visakhapatnam/Kolkata between Dec 19 to Apr 20. Selected candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their E-mail as provided by candidates in their application form.
TRAINING OF CANDIDATES APPOINTED
The training is tentatively scheduled to commence in Jun 2020 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
Candidates finally selected for UES, will be inducted as Officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant and undergo 22 weeks Naval Orientation Course at the INA, Ezhimala, followed by professional training in Naval Ships and Training Establishments. In case of Executive (Information Technology) entry, course duration of NOC at INA would be 04 weeks.
My name is AKSHAY WAKHARE. I did my 12th class from Army Public School Ambala Cantt in 2019. I got recommended from 2AFSB Mysore on 2 FEB 2019 for NDA 142 course. I cleared my medicals and got AIR 52 securing 876 marks. So talking about my SSB, I reached Mysore on 28 JAN 2019 2:00 am and reported at AFSB at 6:00 a.m. I was a little homesick. On the first day, we had our Aptitude Test and Officer’s Intelligence Test. Then after breakfast, we had the PP&DT. During the discussion, everyone was shouting but I made sure not to become a part of the crowd and spoke when there was silence for a second or two. I was just looking for that window when everyone was quiet. Doing this I made sure that my point reached all. Again as you know I gave positive points but the relevant ones and I tried to adapt myself with others also.
Till the noon my health condition started to worsen but when I heard that I got screened in, that pumped me up. I got chest no. 18. We went to the allotted rooms and after resting for 3 hrs we had the Psychology Tests. I wasn’t feeling well but I tried to stay focused and do my best. I stayed positive during all the tests and gave affirming answers only. Next day in the morning we were to have our Interviews but I had developed a high fever (104⁰) so I was in the Medical Centre for the whole day. Others in my room did have their interviews. Everyone in the group was studying some of the other books all the time, preparing for the interviews or for lecturette and there was me laying on the bed sleeping all day and night. On the third day, our GTO was planned but it got postponed because of me. So everyone was chilling but I was just sleeping, getting myself together. I had planned my strategy for everything. Next day I was feeling better so we had our GTO starting with the group discussions’. We had this one person in the group, Mr Chest no. 24, a repeater of ‘course who kept shouting all the time. He had studied a lot and had so much to speak that he didn’t shut up. So I had a golden chance, I was expecting someone like him. I called out “chest no. 24 I think chest no. 20 has something to share” and after 20 I spoke my point. Then again 24 started, so I called out “chest no 24 I think chest no 17 wants to speak something” then I spoke after 17. Then next while I was speaking, he cut my point, I said “chest no. 24 please let me finish”, then he cut my point again I said, “I said please let me finish chest no 24”.This kept him quiet for some time and others could also speak.
So after the discussions, we had chest no. 24 who tried to overpower all and didn’t let anyone speak and chest no. 18 who like a leader shut his mouth so that others can speak. During the outdoor obstacles I knew I was physically a little weak so I stayed back and mentally figured out the possible solutions, after their futile attempts I gave my ideas and they did work out. I didn’t pick up the balli or rope or the plank but gave smart ideas. Next, I would listen to others also and present their solutions with some amendments, so even they were happy. During command task, the GTO increased the difficulty level 4 times but I sailed through. GTO was quite helpful and he did give suggestions. I spoke on non-biodegradable as for my lecturette. I could only do 4 obstacles for Individual obstacles. I was so tired that I didn’t even have my lunch and went directly to bed. It was after an hour that they called ”chest no. 18, go for an interview” for only I was left. It was a nice interaction. The interviewer asked me a general question about my life and my parents. I was a little scared as I didn’t know much GK but she only asked me 3 questions namely- Education Minister, President and Vice President out of which I knew only 1, The President. Otherwise, the questions were only about my life and who I truly I am. I think a true introspection of self is all one needs to do to sail through the interview. Next day I again got a fever but we were just going to have the conference. The conference got over at 5:00 pm and then the results were announced. It was a huge shock for those 92 screened in candidates especially my group when the Officer called out chest no. 18 but I had a firm belief in myself and knew that I will get recommended. Next day the 14 recommended candidates had our PABT out of which 11 cleared it including me. I had my medicals at IAM Bengaluru which I cleared after a minor TR.
All I want to say is your belief in yourself is all you need. You have to believe that you can succeed then only you can. There will always be someone better than you, who has better grades, or who has more experience than you or has practised more but your belief in yourself about your strengths and weaknesses will be your strongest weapon against all. So ALL THE BEST for your SSB.
Shri Rajnath Singh took over the responsibility as the Defence Minister, today. On his arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Shri Rajnath Singh was received by the Minister of State for Defence Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, three Services’ Chiefs, Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra, Chairman DRDO Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Secretary (Defence Production) Dr. Ajay Kumar and Mrs S Kutty, Secretary ESW. Shri Rajnath Singh was Minister of Home Affairs since May 27, 2014. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was given a brief presentation on the functioning of the MoD and all the four Departments of the MoD namely Department of Defence, Department of Defence Production, Department of Ex-serviceman Welfare and Department of Research and Development Organization.
Raksha Mantri Shri Singh instructed the officers to prepare detailed presentations on all Divisions and set time bound targets to achieve the desired outcome.
A Profile:
Shri Rajnath Singh was born on 10 July 1951 in district Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh. He did his masters in Physics from University of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. He was teacher by profession.
He served as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1977 – 1980 and 2001 – 2003. He was Minister of Education in Govt of Uttar Pradesh in 1991 -1992. He served as Minister of Surface Transport in the Union Cabinet from 1999 to 2000. Later he was elected as Chief Minister in the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2000 – 2002. In 2003, he served as Minister of Agriculture in the Union Cabinet. He was elected to Rajya Sabha 1994 -1999 and again for 2003-2008. In 2009 he was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha. He also served as Member in the Committee on Ethics on 07 October 2009. Shri Rajnath Singh was inducted in the Union of India’s Cabinet in a Government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 27 May 2014 as the Minister of Home Affairs.
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He is married to Smt Savitri Singh and they have two sons.A
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed the allocation of portfolios among the following members of the Union Council of Ministers:-
Here is the list of portfolios allocated to the new ministers:
Name
Ministries
PM Narendra Modi
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; and All important policy issues; and All other portfolios not allocated to any Minister.
Amit Shah
Minister of Home Affairs
Rajnath Singh
Minister of Defence
Nitin Gadkari
Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Nirmala Sitharaman
Minister of Finance
Piyush Goyal
Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry
S Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs
Ravi Shankar Prasad
Minister of Law; Communication and IT
Ramesh Pokhriyal
Minister of Human Resource Development
Narendra Singh Tomar
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Smriti Irani
Ministry of Women and Child Development; Minister of Textiles.
Ram Vilas Paswwan
Minister of Consumer Affairs; Food and Public Distribution
Dharmendra Prasad
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and Minister of Steel
D.V. Sadananda Gowda
Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Minister of Food Processing Industries
Thaawar Chand Gehlot
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Arjun Munda
Minister of Tribal Affairs
Harsh Vardhan
Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Minister of Science and Technology; and Minister of Earth Sciences
Prakash Javadekar
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and Information and Broadcasting
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Minister of Minority Affairs
Prahlad Joshi
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs; Coal; and Minister of Mines
Mahendra Nath Pandey
Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Arvind Ganpat Sawant
Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise
Giriraj Singh
Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Minister of Jal Shakti
Ministers of State (Independent Charge)
Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Rao Inderjit Singh
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; Ministry of Planning
Shripad Yesso Naik
Ministry of AYUSH; and MoS Ministry of Defence
Jitendra Singh
Ministry of DoNER; PMO; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; and Department of Space
Kiren Rijiju
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; and Minority Affairs
Prahalad Singh Patel
Ministry of Culture; and Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Tourism
Raj Kumar Singh
Ministry of Power; New and Renewable Energy; and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Hardeep Singh Puri
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Civil Aviation; and Commerce and Industry
Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Ministry of Shipping; and Chemicals and Fertilizers
Ministers of State
Faggansingh Kulaste
Ministry of Steel
Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Arjun Ram Meghwal
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs; and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
General (Retd.) V. K. Singh
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Krishan Pal
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Danve Raosaheb Dadarao
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
G. Kishan Reddy
Ministry of Home Affairs
Parshottam Rupala
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ramdas Athawale
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
Ministry of Rural Development
Babul Supriyo
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Sanjeev Kumar Balyan
Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao
Ministry of HRD; Communications; and Electronics and Information Technology
Anurag Singh Thakur
Ministry of Finance; and Corporate Affairs
Angadi Suresh Channabasappa
Ministry of Railways
Nityanand Rai
Ministry of Home Affairs
Rattan Lal Kataria
Ministry of Jal Shakti; and Social Justice and Empowerment
V. Muraleedharan
Ministry of External Affairs; and Parliamentary Affairs
Renuka Singh Saruta
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Som Parkash
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Rameswar Teli
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Pratap Chandra Sarangi
Ministry of MSME; and Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Flt Lt Mohana Singh becomes 1st woman pilot to become fully operational by day on Hawk aircraft as she landed after gruelling four Aircraft combat sortie at Kalaikunda. #indianairforce ⚔️??❤️
After serving for more than four decades, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba passed on the baton to Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, who took over as the Navy chief at a ceremony in South Block on Friday. The switch-over is taking place in the backdrop of a succession row triggered by Andaman and Nicobar command chief Bimal Verma challenging the appointment of Karambir Singh as the new chief. Verma’s plea against overlooking him for the top post despite being the senior-most officer is pending in the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) though the Defence Ministry has rejected his objection.
AFT on Wednesday allowed Karambir Singh to take over till a decision on the petition comes. Lanba’s retirement has led to changes at the top of the defence establishment. Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain took over as the eastern fleet commander from Karambir Singh.
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Air Chief B.S. Dhanoa replaced Lanba as Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), a tri-service integrated body. A total of 49 ships and submarines are currently under construction in Indian shipyards, including the first indigenous aircraft carrier ‘Vikrant’, the statement said.
