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2020 16-31 October Vol 67 No 20 ` 5 PM Inaugurates Atal Tunnel
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paying homage to his former Cabinet colleague Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food
& Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan who passed away on October 8, 2020.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh performed ‘Bhoomi Poojan’ for the construction of a new ‘Calibration Lab’
at Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) in Manali on October 2, 2020.
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P rime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi dedicated to the nation
the World’s longest Highway
tunnel – Atal Tunnel at its south
portal in Manali on October 03,
2020.
The 9.02 Km long tunnel
connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti
valley throughout the year. Earlier
the valley was cut off for about 6
months each year owing to heavy
snowfall.
The Tunnel is built with
ultra-modern specifications in the
Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at
an altitude of 3000 Mtrs (10,000 In his address, the Prime Minister The Prime Minister said that such
Feet) from the Mean Sea Level termed the day as historic as it border connectivity projects will
(MSL). only fructifies the vision of the also aid the security forces in
The tunnel reduces the former Prime Minister Atal Behari ensuring regular supplies to them
road distance by 46 Kms between Vajpayee but also the decades old and also in their patrolling.
Manali and Leh and the time by wish and dream of crores of The Prime Minister lauded the
about 4 to 5 hours. people from the region. efforts of the engineers,
It has state of the art He said Atal Tunnel is going to be technicians and workers who
electromechanical systems a lifeline for a large part of risked their lives in making this
including semi transverse Himachal Pradesh as well as the dream come true.
ventilation, SCADA controlled fire new Union Territory of Leh- He said Atal Tunnel is also going
fighting, illumination and Ladakh and would reduce the to give new strength to India's
monitoring systems. The Tunnel distance between Manali and border infrastructure and would
has ample safety features built Keylong by 3-4 hours. be a living proof of world-class
into it. He added that now parts of border connectivity. He said
Prime Minister Shri Modi Himachal Pradesh and Leh- despite the longstanding demand
travelled in the tunnel from the Ladakh will always be connected to improve the infrastructure and
South Portal to the North Portal with the rest of the country and overall development of the border
and also visited the emergency would witness speedier economic areas, plans were made only to
egress tunnel that was built into progress. languish for decades without any
the main tunnel itself. He also He said farmers, horticulturalists progress.
witnessed a pictorial exhibition on and youth will now also have easy The Prime Minister said Atal ji laid
“The Making of Atal Tunnel” on access to the capital of Delhi and the foundation of the approach
the occasion. other markets. road for this tunnel in 2002. He
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said after Atal ji's government, the work was so neglected that only 1300 metres i.e less than 1.5 Kms of tunnel could be built till 2013- 14 i.e only about 300 metres each year. Experts then explained that if it continued at that pace then the tunnel would be completed only in 2040. The Prime Minister said that the Government then fast tracked the project and the construction went on at a speed of 1400 metres each year. He said the project could be completed in 6 years where the estimate was 26 years. He said infrastructure should be developed at a fast pace when the country needs to progress economically and socially. Shri Modi said this needs unflinching political will and commitment for the progress of the nation. two years ago on the occasion of harsh winter equipment which He said the delay in the Atal ji's birthday. were laid on hold by the previous completion of such important and He said Atal ji also laid the Government. He said major infrastructure projects foundation stone of Kosi Mahasetu governments earlier did not have causes financial losses and to connect two major regions of the political will to do so and said deprives people of economic and Mithilanchal in Bihar. After 2014, this situation is changing in the social benefits, the Government expedited the country today. He said in 2005, the estimated work of Kosi Mahasetu and the The Prime Minister said cost for the construction of the bridge was inaugurated a few major reforms such as relaxation tunnel was about Rs. 900 crores. weeks ago. of FDI in Defence manufacture But due to continuous delays, The Prime Minister said the have been made so as to produce today it has been completed after situation now changed and in the modern weapons and ammunition spending more than 3 times i.e. last six years the border in the country itself. 3200 crore rupees. infrastructure - be it roads, bridges The Prime Minister said reforms The Prime Minister said many or tunnels- is being developed with were initiated in the form of important projects were meted out full impetus and great speed. creation of the post of Chief of the same treatment as the Atal The Prime Minister said taking Defence Staff and establishing a Tunnel. care of the needs of the security better coordination in both The strategically very important air forces of the country is one of the procurement and production as strip in Ladakh as Daulat Beg Oldi highest priorities of the per the requirements of the remained uncompleted for 40–45 government. But this was also Defence forces. years though the Air Force wanted compromised earlier and the He added that to match the rising an air strip. interests of the country's defence global stature of India, the country He said work on the Bogibeel forces were compromised. has to improve its infrastructure, its Bridge also started during Atal ji's He listed many initiatives of the economic and strategic potential government but work on it Government to take care of the at the same speed. languished later. The Bridge needs of the defence forces like The Prime Minister said the Atal provides key connectivity between implementation of One rank One Tunnel is a shining example of the Arunachal and the North East pension scheme, procurement of a country’s resolve to become region. He said the work gained modern fighter plane, AatmaNirbhar (Self Reliant). unprecedented momentum after procurement of ammunition, 2014 and was inaugurated about modern rifles, bulletproof jackets, -PMO 5 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020
anali to Lahaul & Spiti Valley will now be connected throughout the year, thanks to the opening
up of the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. The all weather tunnel is constructed in the Pir Panjal ranges of
Himachal Pradesh. Atal Tunnel reduces the distance between Manali -Sarchu-Leh by 46 kms. This
route used to remain closed for six months in a year as Rohtang Pass is completely snow bound
between November and April.
The South Portal (SP) of the Tunnel is located at a distance of 25 Km from Manali at an
altitude of 3060m, while the North Portal (NP) of the tunnel is located near village Teling, Sissu,
in Lahaul Valley at an altitude of 3071m. Total length of the Tunnel is approx 9.020 Km. It is
horse shoe shaped, single tube double lane tunnel with 8.0m roadway. Drill & Blast technique for
excavation as part of New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) has been used for the construction
of Rohtang Tunnel. This is now the longest road tunnel in the world at an altitude above 3000m.
Outline Specification. The Rohtang tunnel is approx 9020m in length and constructed at
an altitude more than 3000 m (Approx 10,000 ft) above Mean Sea Level. It is a 10.5 m wide
single tube bi-lane tunnel having overhead clearance of 5.525 m. It has a 3.6 x 2.25 m fire proof
emergency egress tunnel built into the main tunnel itself. This tunnel has been designed for traffic
density of 3000 petrol cars per day and 1500 diesel trucks per day with max speed of 80 km/hr.
It has been designed with a state of the art electromechanical system including semi transverse
ventilation system, SCADA controlled firefighting , illumination and monitoring system.
Some safety features of the tunnel are as mentioned below:-
(a) Tunnel entry barriers at both portals.
(b) Telephone connections at 150 m for emergency communication.
(c) Fire hydrant mechanisms at 60 m.
(d) Auto incident detection sys with CCTV cameras at 250 m.
(e) Turning caverns at every 2.2 km.
(f) Air quality monitoring at every 1 km.
(g) Evacuation lighting / exit signs at 25 m.
(h) Broadcasting sys throughout the tunnel.
(j) Fire rated Dampers at every 50 m
-PRO BRO
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Chief of Defence
Staff along with
three Service Chiefs
paying tribute at
National War
Memorial on 88th
IAF Anniversary
I ndian Air Force Celebrated its
88th Anniversary on October 8,
2020. Air Chief Marshal RKS
immaculate turnout and precise
drill movements. He noted the
tenacity and resolve of Air
relief material for our friendly
foreign countries.
He reminded everyone
Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff Warriors which ensured that the about the evolving threat matrix in
reviewed the ceremonial parade IAF continued to retain its the region which is becoming
which was held at Air Force capability and capacity to complex, ranging from
Station Hindon. The parade was undertake full scale operations aspirational adversaries with huge
attended by Chief of Defence despite COVID 19. He noted that investments in military arsenal, to
Staff, General Bipin Rawat, Chief the IAF carried out enhanced Air those collusively supported by non
of the Army Staff General Manoj Maintenance efforts for the Indian -state actors, apart from growing
Mukund Narawane and Chief of Army, paramilitary organisations sub-conventional threats
the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir and civil organisations in emanating from terrorism and
Singh. challenging conditions. The IAF cyber space. The CAS
The event commenced with responded swiftly and surely to all commended all warriors for the
a display by the Akash Ganga Sky calls of Humanitarian Assistance & quick response, in the recent stand
Diving team followed by a Disaster Relief on a number of -off on our northern frontiers,
ceremonial parade comprising a occasions and has flown when the IAF deployed its combat
reduced strength of 207 extensively in providing flood relief assets at short notice to handle
airwarriors keeping COVID-19 during Cyclones, and for airlifting any eventuality, and provided
protocols in mind. No 6 Air Force
Band kept the parade in step. This
was followed by an investiture
ceremony in which 05 Officers
were awarded the Yudh Seva
Medal, 09 Officers were awarded
the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry),
One officer received a Bar to Vayu
R aksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has conveyed best wishes to the air
warriors and their families on the occasion of 88th Air Force Day-
2020 of Indian Air Force (IAF) here today. He said in a message, “Eighty
Sena Medal, 11 Officers received
Vayu Sena Medal and 29 officers -eight years of dedication, sacrifice and excellence mark the journey of
received Vishisht Seva Medal. In the IAF which is today a lethal and formidable force to reckon with.”
addition, 04 units, namely 30 Sqn, Raksha Mantri expressed that the Nation was proud of its men
81Sqn, Aircraft Systems and and women in blue and salutes the prowess of the IAF as it stands ready
Testing Establishment and Air to face challenges and deter adversaries. “We remain committed to
Force Central Accounts Office enhancement of IAF's combat capability through modernisation and
received Unit Citations from the indigenisation, Shri Rajnath Singh tweeted.
CAS for outstanding contribution
to the service. Raksha Mantri also expressed confidence that the IAF would
Speaking on the occasion, always guard the Nation's skies, come what may, adding, “Here's
the CAS commended all the Air wishing you blue skies and happy landings always”.
Warriors on parade for their
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A fly past by
Chinook helicopters
of Indian Air Force
during the Air Force
Day Parade held at
Air Force Station
Hindan on 08 Oct
20.
proactive support to all the indigenous equipment. The LCA, development of 5th Generation
requirements of deployment and ALH, Netra AEW&C, Akash Fighter Aircraft AMCA, more
sustenance for the Indian Army. Surface to Air Missile systems, AEW&Cs, UCAVs and a host of
The CAS noted that the IAF had ASTRA Air to Air Missile, BrahMos, ISR options which were
clearly demonstrated its resolve, IACCS networked environment homegrown.
operational capability, and the will and a range of indigenous radars, The CAS said that the
to effectively engage the are many successes of our home creation of CDS and DMA have
adversary, should the need arise. industry that are already been a landmark step towards
The CAS noted that Air operational in the IAF today. In the increasing tri-service effectiveness,
Power would play a crucial role in next few years, the IAF will induct co-ordination and overall combat
all battles across all domains and 83 LCA Mk1A, HTT-40 trainer capabilities of the Armed Forces
that the recent inductions had aircraft, medium lift transport and the IAF was working
enhanced the capabilities of the aircraft, many indigenous SAMs, proactively towards setting up of
IAF. The CAS stated that with radars and numerous weapon Joint Command structures and the
‘Atmanirbharta’ as the bedrock, systems. He stated that the IAF formation of Air Defence
IAF has been rapidly shifting to was fully committed to the Command will further optimise all
A fly past by C-17 Globemaster-III, MiG-29 and Su-30 MKI aircraft in Globe formation during
the Air Force Day Parade held at Air Force Station Hindan on October 8, 2020.
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M y warm greetings to all personnel
of the Indian Armed Forces,
esteemed veterans and respective
capabilities of IAF. Our past focus on
self reliance in defence manufacturing
has today given us alternatives to
families on occasion of the 88 th imported defence equipment. Fighter
anniversary of the Indian Air Force. Aircraft, Helicopters, Radars, Surface to
At the outset, I pay tributes to Air Weapon Systems, Air to Air
the fallen heroes who made the Missiles, Network systems and a host
supreme sacrifice in line of duty. Their of weapons are being manufactured in
selfless acts of valour serve as a India with significant indigenous
beacon for present as well as future content.
generation of air warriors. Proactive engagement with the
The current year has seen the academia and the private sector to
Nation face challenges of the military f u r t he r e n c ou ra ge i n di ge n o us
face off along the LAC amidst the development of military grade
COVID-19 pandemic. While our equipment is also being pursued
combat units remained on high alert to vigorously.
deter any adverse situation along our The men and women in blue
land borders, the transport and remain our biggest strength and we
helicopter aircraft ensured 24 x 7 are committed to ensure the well being
support for COVID-19 tasks. In these of our people and their families. IAF
uniquely stressful times the Air remains fully committed in its
Maintenance efforts for the Indian endeavour to provide a conducive
Army, Para-military organisations and working environment to one and all.
civil agencies were undertaken in some To enhance the quality of life and
of the most challenging terrains and living standards of our personnel
weather conditions. The effort has been necessary infrastructure projects are
noteworthy. I commend all Air Warriors also being progressed.
on their indomitable courage in I take this opportunity to
executing their duties even when the applaud the editorial board and staff
invisible threat of the novel Corona of 'Sainik Samachar' at their sterling
Virus dominated the environment. efforts to chronicle the martial
In consonance with India's traditions of our soldiers, sailors and
An aerial display by
gr owing re giona l statur e a nd airmen since its inception. My wife
expanding national interests, the Asha and l, convey our greetings to all Rafale aircraft of Indian
Indian Air Force has recently acquired Defence personnel, esteemed Veterans Air Force during the Air
a host of multi-spectrum strategic and their families. We wish you Force Day Parade held at
capabilities. This along with future continued success in all your future Air Force Station Hindan
inductions and up-gradations will endeavours on October 8, 2020.
significantly enhance the offensive Jai Hind!
available Air Defence resources. followed by various formations of Rafales to the flying display and
The CAS ended by assuring different types of aircraft. The was followed by asynchronous
the nation, on behalf of all Air Eklavya formation saw the Mi-35 manoeuvering of the Rafale with
Warriors, that the Indian Air Force and the Apache attack helicopters the Su-30MKI and the Light
will evolve and be ever ready, to fly together. The C-130Js were part Combat Aircraft- Tejas. A short
safeguard our Nation’s sovereignty of the Hercules Formation. The display and flypast by the
and interests, in all circumstances. Globe formation included the C- Tigermoth and Dakota DC-3
Highlight of this morning was 17, the MiG-29 and the Su-30 members of the vintage fleet of IAF
a breathtaking flypast and airshow, Aircraft. The Bahadur Formation was also seen. The SuryaKiran
showcasing air assets of the Indian included the Bison, MiG-29 and Su Aerobatic team and Sarang
Air Force. The fly past included -30 while the Trishul formation of Helicopter Display team took to the
various types of fixed wing aircraft, Su-30s carried out the Trishul skies in the end and enthralled the
helicopters and vintage aircraft. manoeuvre. The Vijay formation of audience with their manoeuvres.
Leading the flypast was the the Rafale, Jaguar and Mirage- -PRO IAF
Chinook helicopter. This was 2000 aircraft saw the arrival of the -Pix: Photo Division/PRO IAF
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H eralding a new era in the
connectivity of roads and
bridges in sensitive areas close to
Western, Northern and North
Eastern Borders, Raksha Mantri
Shri Rajnath Singh on October 12,
2020, dedicated 44 major
permanent bridges to the Nation.
He also laid the Foundation Stone
for Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal
Pradesh. These bridges are of
strategic importance and provide
connectivity to remote areas. The
44 bridges are spread over seven
States / Union Territories. The
de di c a t i o n c e r e m o n y w a s
conducted through a Video
Conference in the presence of
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, Rajnath Singh said, in the he added.
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Bipin challenging times of COVID-19 Raksha Mantri said that
Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, Gen and despite the border tensions roads and bridges are the lifeline
MM Naravane and Defence and disputes caused by Pakistan of any nation and play a vital role
Secretary, Sh Ajay Kumar at New and China, the country was not in the socio-economic
Delhi. Union Minister, Shri Kiren only resolutely facing them but development of far flung regions.
Rijiju, Chief Ministers of Arunachal also bringing about historical Reiterating the Central
Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, changes in all sectors of Government’s commitment to
Punjab, Sikkim & Uttarakhand, Lt development under the able boost development activities in
Governor of J&K, with Members leadership of Prime Minister Shri border areas, he said that
of Parliament, civil/military Narendra Modi. progress of all projects is regularly
dignitaries along with members of Lauding the BRO for its being monitored and adequate
the public at various sites in role in improving the border funds are being provided for their
respective States/ Union Territories infrastructure, Shri Rajnath Singh timely execution.
attended through a video link. said, these bridges improved He said that the annual
In his address, Raksha connectivity in the far flung areas budget of BRO that varied from
Mantri congratulated DG and all of Western, Northern and North Rs 3,300 Crore to Rs 4,600 Crore
ranks of Border Roads East sectors and fulfilled the in years 2008-2016, saw a
Organisation (BRO) for their aspirations of local people. They substantial rise and is pegged at
achievements and said that would also meet the transport and over Rs 11,000 Crores in
dedication of 44 bridges in one logistics requirements of the 2020-21. There was no reduction
go in itself was a record. Shri armed forces throughout the year, of this budget despite COVID-19.
10 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020Raksha Mantri also
announced that the government
has sanctioned high altitude
clothing to BRO engineers and
workers.
Shri Rajnath Singh also
laid the Foundation Stone of the
strategically important Nechiphu
Tunnel on the road to Tawang in
Arunachal Pradesh. This 450-
metre long, bi-lane tunnel would
ensure all weather connectivity
across Nechiphu Pass besides
providing a safe and secure
passage through accident prone
areas.
Briefing the dignitaries, Lt
Gen Harpal Singh, DG BRO, said
the 44 bridges of various spans
ranging from 30 mtrs to 484 mtrs
are located in J&K (10), Ladakh
(08), Himachal Pradesh (02),
Punjab (04), Uttarakhand (08),
Arunachal Pradesh (08) and
Sikkim (04). They are of strategic
importance and have been
designed to facilitate movement of completing 28 major bridges last Roads, Atal Tunnel Rohtang, Sela
heavy civil & military traffic in year while 102 major bridges are Tunnel etc, and Snow Clearance
border areas. In line with the being completed this year. 54 of for opening of Strategic Mountain
vision of Prime Minister Shri these bridges have already been Passes.
Narendra Modi, these bridges will completed. Over 60 Bailey Bridges Inspite of unprecedented
contribute towards the overall have also been constructed by snowfall breaking a 60 years
economic growth of remote BRO to meet immediate record, all strategic passes &
border areas and will also assist in requirements of armed forces and roads were cleared for traffic
speedy deployment of Armed people living in remote areas. about one month before their
Forces in strategically important BRO has worked average yearly opening dates. This
sectors. relentlessly even during the brought relief to people of border
He said that in addition to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic areas and ensured rapid and early
expediting road construction, the restrictions, continuing with works movement of troops & logistics.
BRO has laid special emphasis on of strategic importance like
construction of bridges by Construction of Major Bridges & -PRO Defence & BRO
11 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020D epartment
Production,
Defence
of Defence
Ministry
organised
of
the
Ambassadors’ Round Table Virtual
conference on Aero India 2021,
chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri
Rajnath Singh on October 7,
2020. The major reach-out effort
of the Ministry was well attended
by over 200 invitees comprising
Ambassadors, Heads of Missions
and Defence Attachees of over 75
countries, indicating the growing
stature of the 13th mega biennial
event, to be held in Karnataka’s
capital Bengaluru from
February 3-7, 2021. The senior
representatives of foreign missions
at New Delhi were briefed about
the Aero India-21 well in advance
with a view to encourage the
presence of their leaders and
senior most decision makers at the Self-Reliance as well as promote Investment in India for
event in February 2021 wherein requirements of other friendly co-development and
India’s Aerospace and Defence countries. Shri Rajnath Singh co-production as also formulated
manufacturing capabilities will be stated that “Aatmanirbhar Bharat the draft Defence Production and
displayed under one umbrella. was the centerpiece of Prime Export Promotion Policy 2020
Addressing the conference, Minister Narendra Modi's vision (DPEPP 2 020 ) d urin g the
Raksha Mantri said, Aero India- and towards this, Ministry of preceding pandemic months to
21aligns with India’s vision to be Defence has announced steer the vision as also for ease of
among the top five countries of numerous government reforms business”.
the world in defence and such as increase in FDI to 74% Shri Rajnath Singh added
aerospace industries, with active through automatic route, the that India’s Aerospace and
participation of public and private Defence Acquisition Procedure- defence sector has matured and is
sector fulfilling the objective of 2020, revised Offset guidelines to exploring mutually beneficial
partnerships with friendly countries
to set up manufacturing industries
in India and defence equipment
produced in India to be exported
abroad. He further stated that
“Aero India-21 will showcase
Government’s intent to achieve a
turnover of USD 25 billion with
exports of USD 5 billion in
aerospace and defence goods and
services by 2025”.
The representatives from
across the world were briefed that
Aero India-21 will be a business-
oriented event and will be
compliant to the COVID-19
stipulations. The event has
received tremendous interest since
12 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020the launch of the event website by
the Defence Minister on
September 11, 2020 and more
than 90 per cent of space has
been booked reflecting the
tremendous interest shown by
exhibitors to participate in the aero
show. The fine-tuning of the
business events and seminars are
being planned and over 500
exhibitors are expected at Asia’s
Largest Aero show.
Raksha Mantri also urged
the Ambassadors to impress upon
their leadership and Industry
captains of their respective
countries and defence industries to
participate in Aero India-21 in a
big way so as to “dive deep into post-COVID world. towards safe conduct of the Aero
the strategic and business Department of Defence India-21 in February 2021 at
opportunities available in India Production gave a detailed Bengaluru, keeping in mind the
with the aim of establishing presentation on all aspects of Aero safety of the participants and in
strategic partnerships”. Shri India-21 and built in assurances to compliance with the COVID-19
Rajnath Singh also released the be compliant with COVID-19 protocols.
official Aero India 2021 inaugural stipulations. The Government of Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri
film on the occasion. Karnataka also gave a Shripad Yesso Naik; Secretary
The theme of the event, presentation informing the (Defence Production) Shri Raj
‘The runway to a billion participants about the Kumar also addressed the
opportunities’, encompasses the preparedness of the state to gathering and echoed the resolve
gamut of Aerospace and Defence conduct the show in a controlled of the Ministry of Defence to steer
manufacturing including and safe environment. the indigenous defence industry as
opportunities in the civil aerospace Chief Minister of one of the pillars of ‘Atmanirbhar
domain. The Defence Minister Karnataka, Shri BS Yediyurappa Bharat’ and invited the Foreign
expressed confidence that Aero also addressed the distinguished delegates to Aero India-21.
India-21 will demonstrate India’s audience and assured them that
ability to take the lead and further Government of Karnataka would -PRO Defence
build on our strengths in the make all necessary preparations Pix : Photo Divn
13 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020T he Naval Investiture
Ceremony-2020 for Western
Naval Command (WNC) was held
at INS Shikra on September 30,
2020. Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar,
Flag Officer Commanding-in-
Chief, Western Naval Command
presented gallantry and
distinguished service awards to
recipients. The FOC-in-C (West)
also presented Unit Citations to
selected Units for their
contributions in the past year.
The investiture ceremony
commenced with a 50 men Guard
of Honour inspected by Vice
Admiral Ajit Kumar followed by
the award of 12 medals which
included one Bar to Nausena
Medal (Gallantry), three Nausena
Medals (Gallantry), three Nausena
Medals (Devotion to Duty), three
Vishisht Seva Medals, one Capt
Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal
for promoting Flight Safety and
one Jeevan Raksha Padak for
displaying courage and alacrity in
saving life.
The C-in-C also presented
Unit Citations to INS Hansa
and INS Sindhuv ija y and
acknowledged the contribution of
all the family members of the
awardees for their unstinted
support to the service personnel in
performance of their duty.
-PRO Mumbai
14 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020T he Jammu and Kashmir Light
Infantry Regimental Centre,
showcased its latest batch of 301
Lt Gen BS Raju, Chinar Corps
Commander.
The young soldiers of the
Lt Gen B S Raju
congratulated the Young Soldiers
for their immaculate parade and
passing out young soldiers from Regiment hailing from all regions impressed upon selfless service
Recruit Course Serial number 122. and religions of the Union towards th e N ation. He
On having completed one year of Territories of J&K and Ladakh, complimented them for
strenuous training, they were marching in precise unison, completion of a tough training
attested on October 10, 2020 at a singing their Regimental Song regimen to become a soldier. He
glittering parade at the Bana ‘Balidanam Veer Lakshanam’, emphasised the importance of
Singh Parade Ground of Jammu inspired one and all as their voice imbibing high personal values in
and Kashmir Light Infantry echoed in the Kashmir Valley. order to discharge the duties of an
Regimental Centre. The attestation Their salute to the Tri-Colour with Indian Army soldier. The Chinar
parade, depicting graduation of a National Anthem playing inspired Corps Commander stressed upon
recruit and his transformation into patriotic fervour amongst all all the young soldiers about the
a Young Soldier, was reviewed by present during the parade. immense responsibility which now
rests on their shoulders towards
their nation, parents and society.
He also took the opportunity to
address all present and asked
them to come forth and help our
youth who have gone astray to
return to the mainstream.
The young soldiers who
excelled themselves in varied
facets of training were also
felicitated by the Reviewing
Officer. Recruit Manik Sharma was
a w a r d e d t h e
Sher-e-Kashmir Sword of Honour
& Triveni Singh Medal for being
adjudged ‘Over all Best Recruit’
and Chewang Rinchen Medal for
being ‘Best in Firing’.
-PRO Udhampur
15 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020A two day Coastal Security
Exercise namely 'Sagar
Kavach' conducted by Indian Navy
simulated attacks on vital
installations/ assets, hijacking of
merchant ships, and cross
Chawla,
Vice Admiral Anil Kumar
Flag
Commanding in Chief, Southern
Officer
along with Indian Coast Guard landings were exercised. The Naval Command reviewed the
and all stake holders involved in defensive layers set up at sea preparedness and conduct of the
Coastal Security from October 7, thwarted attempts by the opposing exercise with special emphasis on
2020, off the coast of Kerala force engaged in infiltration. ensuring COVID-19 protocol by
concluded on October 8, 2020 . Apart from Indian Navy the concerned agencies, as the
During the exercise, the and Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Commander-in-Chief, Coastal
participants were divided in two Police, Coastal District Defence,. The exercise was closely
teams, Red (attack) and Blue Administration, Cochin Port, monitored from Joint Operations
(defence), with the Red Force Fisheries Department, Customs, Centre, Kochi. Response of
simulating as terrorists attempting Marine Enforcement Wing (MEW). agencies to various situations was
to infiltrate into coastal areas of Central Industrial Security force assessed.
the State for attacks on Vital Assets (CISF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), ‘Sagar Kavach’ is a half
(VA) as well as Vital Points (VP) Light House Department and yearly exercise with an objective to
and Blue Force carrying out fishermen community participated check Coastal Security mechanism
coastal security surveillance to in the exercise. More than 20 and validate Standard Operating
intercept and neutralize the ships of the Indian Navy and Procedures. The exercise also
infiltration attempts. Extensive air Coast Guard as well as 50 patrol serves to identify gaps in the multi-
patrol and surveillance of the crafts manned by various security tier security barriers at sea, close
adjoining seas were also agencies participated in the to the land as well as in the
undertaken by the aircraft, exercise. hinterland in coordination with the
helicopters and Remotely Piloted The exercise was conjoined concerned stakeholders to further
Aircraft (RPA) of the Indian Navy with Karnataka state. The exercise strengthen the Coastal security
and Coast Guard to detect ships was aimed to assess the architecture. Over a period of
and vessels of the opposing force. preparedness of all agencies time, conduct of ‘Sagar Kavach’
A high level of coastal surveillance towards dealing with an has synergized the efforts of all
was maintained all along the asymmetric threat emanating from Ce n t r a l / S t a t e s t a k e h o l de r s
Kerala coast during the period. A the sea. The present exercise towards effective Coastal Security.
wide range of security assumes significance in the
contingencies including multi-layer backdrop of prevailing security
security, infiltration from seaward, situation in the country. -PRO Kochi
16 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020T he second edition of Indian
Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy
(BN) Bilateral Exercise Bongosagar
commenced in Northern Bay of
Bengal on October 3, 2020.
Exercise Bongosagar, whose first
edition was held in 2019, aimed
at developing inter-operability and
joint operational skills through
conduct of a wide spectrum of
maritime exercises and operations.
The Exercise Bongosagar, ships
from both navies participated in
surface warfare drills, seamanship
evolutions an d helic opter
operations.
This exercise was followed
by the 3rd edition of IN - BN
Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in
Northern Bay of Bengal from 4 to
5 October 2020, wherein IN and
BN units undertook joint patrolling
along the International Maritime Corvette. In addition to ships, Bongosagar assumes greater
Boundary Line (IMBL). Conduct of Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both significance since it is being
CORPATs has strengthened navies and integral helicopter(s) conducted during Mujib Barsho,
understanding between both the also participated in the exercise. the 100th birth anniversary of
navies and instituted measures to India and Bangladesh have Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
stop conduct of unlawful activities. a close, long-standing relationship Rahman.
Indian Naval Ship (INS) covering a wide spectrum of Exercise Bongosagar and
Kiltan, an indigenously built Anti- activities and interactions, which IN - BN CORPAT was undertaken
Submarine Warfare Corvette and has strengthened over the years. over three days and reflected the
INS Khukri, an indigenously built The people of India and priority that Indian Navy accords
Guided-Missile Corvette Bangladesh also share close to Bangladesh Navy as part of the
participated along with cultural bonds and a shared vision Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) Abu of democratic society and a rules- vision of SAGAR (Security And
Bakr, a Guided-Missile Frigate and based order. Growth for All in the Region).
BNS Prottoy, a Guided-Missile This edition of Exercise -PRO Navy
17 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020P rime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi
launched a public movement on
October 8, 2020 and appealed
everyone to unite in the fight against
corona.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister
appealed everyone to unite in the fight
against Corona. Reiterating the key
message of “wear a mask, wash Region- specific targeted Involvement of Local and National
hands, follow social distancing and communication in high case-load influencers to drive home the
practice do gaj ki doori”, the Prime districts. message.
Minister said together we will succeed Simple and easily understandable Running mobile vans for regular
and win against the COVID-19. messages to reach every citizen. awareness generation.
The campaign is being launched Dissemination throughout the Audio messages; pamphlets/
with the aim to encourage People’s country using all media platforms. brochures on awareness.
Participation. Under the campaign, a Banners and Posters at public Seeking support of Local Cable
COVID-19 Pledge will be taken by all. places; involving Frontline workers Operators for running COVID
A Concerted Action Plan will be and Targeting Beneficiaries of messages.
implemented by Central Government Government Schemes. Coordinated media campaign
Ministries/Departments and State Hoardings/ wall paintings/ across platforms for effective
Governments/ Union Territories with electronic display boards in outreach and impact.
the following highlights: government premises. -PMO
A s part of Jan Andolan
campaign to fight corona
virus pandemic, banners and
posters were put up in and
around the offices of Ministry of
Defence, reminding appropriate
COVID-19 behavior
-PRO Defence
C ommitted to win this fight
against COVID19.
-PRO Army
A pledge was read by Cadets
of 13 Tripura Bn NCC on the
l a u nch o f "J an An d ol a n
Campaign on COVID-19" at
Agartala. Cdts pledged to follow
the COVID appropriate
behaviour like maintaining
distance, wearing mask, washing
hands etc. to prevent the spread.
-PRO Shillong
18 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020I ndian Navy personnel at various
locations in Western Naval
Command Mumbai took a
"COVID-19 Appropriate
Behaviour" pledge on October 08,
2020.
-PRO Kochi
J an Andolan pledge for COVID-19
precautions taken by soldiers
Kupwara, Kashmir.
-PRO Jammu
I ndian Navy personnel of ENC
took a pledge to follow "COVID
-19 Prevention Protocol" as part of
Jan Andolan campaign launched
by Honorable PM & preventing
the spread of COVID-19 this
festive season
-PRO Visakhapatanam
I ndian Navy Gujarat Staff Officers,
sailors & trainees of INS Valsura
solemnly taking pledge to defeat COVID-
19 Jan Andolan.
-PRO Gandhinagar
5 15 ABW celebrates 78th EME
Corps Day on October 15,
2020 with a series of theme based
activities planned across the month.
Celebrations kick-started with
employees taking a pledge to adopt
COVID-19 appropriate behaviour
as part of PM Narendra Modi
-PRO Bengaluru
19 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020I ndian Coast Guard Ship Kanaklata
Barua was commissioned at Kolkata
by Shri Jiwesh Nandan, Additional
Secretary, MoD on September 30,
2020 via video conferencing in the
presence of DG K Natarajan, Director
General Indian Coast Guard, Rear
Admiral (Retd) VK Saxena Chairman &
Managing Director M/s GRSE Ltd,
IG AK Harbola, Commander Coast
Guard Region (NE) and other MoD
dignitaries. This is the second time in
the annals of Indian maritime history
that Coast Guard ships are
commissioned through digital
medium, maintaining the strict
protocol of social distancing in the
backdrop of pandemic COVID -19.
Indian Coast Guard Ship
Kanaklata Barua, the last in the series Coastal Security and other duties as limited to the Indian waters, but
of five Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) has enshrined in the Coast Guard charter collaboration with friendly littoral
been designed & built indigenously by of duties, to safeguard the maritime states as per provisions of bilateral
M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & interests of the Nation. With the cooperation agreements resulted in
Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata, a fine commissioning of this ship, Indian successful apprehension and seizure
example of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and Coast Guard has 151 ships and boats of drugs in Indian Ocean Region
is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and 62 aircraft. Further, 40 ships are (IOR). The real time information
and communication equipment, at various stages of construction at sharing, close coordination and
sensor and machinery. The 49 m ship different Indian Shipyards and 16 understanding between ICG and other
displaces about 310 tons, propelled Advanced Light Helicopters are under Intelligence agencies has been the key
by three MTU 4000 Series engines production at M/s HAL, Bengaluru, success of these operations. The hawk
designed to attain a maximum speed which will provide the added strength eye vigil by the ICG of the Indian
of 35 knots. The ship is designed to to the surveillance capabilities of ICG Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has
carry one RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) to deal with the ever-dynamic ensured seizure of about ₹ 7000
high speed boats and one Gemini maritime challenges. Crore contraband, 1600 foreign
boat for swift boarding and Search & True to its motto “Vayam fishing vessels with 13,000 miscreants
Rescue operations. Rakshamah” meaning “We Protect”, were apprehended for fishing illegally
The Ship is named in honour ICG has to its credit of saving about in Indian waters, during the same
of Ms Kanaklata Barua, a freedom 9750 lives at sea, 12500 lives as part period. ICG remains committed to
fighter who was martyred while of assistance rendered to Civil ensure ‘Safe, Secure and Clean seas’
leading a procession carrying the authorities and undertook 384 around the Indian subcontinent.
Indian national flag during the 1942 Medical evacuations, which works out
Quit India movement. ICGS Kanaklata to one life saved every two days. The -PRO ICG
Barua is replacement of a similar deterrence created by the ICG is not
named vessel which was in
commission from 1997 to 2018. The
ship is commanded by Commandant
(JG) Subhash Kapoor.
Indian Coast Guard has been
a pioneer in inducting indigenous
assets. In continuation of efforts to
maximize the indigenous content in
new assets, ICG is proud to state that
the ship commissioned, has about
70% indigenous content, thus
providing the necessary fillip to the
Indian shipbuilding industry.
The ship, on joining the Coast
Guard fleet, will be deployed
extensively for EEZ surveillance,
20 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020I n an impressive ceremony held
at L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli
near Chennai, 7th Coast Guard
Offshore Patrol Vessel was
launched as per Maritime
Tradition s by Smt Hema
Somanathan, Spouse of Dr TV
Somanathan, Secretary
(Expenditure), Ministry of Finance
on October 6, 2020.
The occasion was an
auspicious moment, as the ship
touches water for the first time,
where she has to spend the rest of
her life. Dr TV Somanathan,
Secretary (Expenditure), Ministry of which will enhance its operational, Overseeing Team with L&T
Finance, Govt. of India was the surveillance, search and rescue Shipbuilding have resulted in
Chief Guest for the launching capability. timely launching of the Vessel. This
ceremony. The ceremony was The OPV would be utilised milestone will ensure timely
witnessed by DG K Natarajan, for day and night patrol/ delivering of the Vessel to ICG
Director General Indian Coast surveillance along with anti- which is the need of hour in
Guard and Inspector General S terrorist/ anti-smuggling today’s existing security scenario.
Paramesh, Commander Coast operations in Exclusive Economic The Chief Guest in his
Guard Region (East). Zone (EEZ) and Coastal Security. speech said that the Indian Coast
The OPV launched is the The Vessel will have two Guard is on the path of rapid
last of the series of 7 OPVs being Navigation Radars and ultra- expansion which requires large
built by L&T Shipbuilding under the modern technology including number of state of art ships and
contract signed between Ministry sophisticated navigational and aircraft to strengthen the maritime
of Defence and L&T, Ltd on March latest communication system which security mechanism. Assets
30, 2015. It was the first time that are capable of operating in requirement are being met by
the contract for building an OPV tropical conditions. The expected adding new ships and replacement
Class of Vessel was awarded to a life span of the ship is more than of ageing existing OPV class of
Private Shipyard, i.e. Larsen and 25 years. The ship would be ships in phased manner which
Toubro, Ltd in line with the manned by 102 crew, including have been inducted 30-35 years
Government’s policy of “Make in 14 Officers and 88 Subordinate ago. The Chief Guest also
India”. The 7th OPV launched is Officers and Enrolled Personnel. acknowledged the timely delivery
likely to be inducted into Indian Despite the restriction and of OPVs by L&T to ICG.
Coast Guard in March 2021 after constraints faced by Industries
completion of extensive trials and across the world due to COVID- -PRO Chennai
testing for the equipment and 19, the coordinated efforts of ICG
machineries fitted onboard.
The length of the OPVs is
98 mtrs and breadth 14.8 mtrs
wth gross tonnage of 2100 tons.
The endurance of the vessel is
5000 Nautical miles at cruising
speed. The cruising speed of the
ship is 12-14 knots and maximum
speed of 26 knots can be
achieved. The ship will be fitted
with indigenous 30 mm 2A42 gun
and two 12.7 mm gun. The ship
has been designed to carry
integral Twin Engine Helicopter
21 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020T erritorial Army (TA) since its
inception on October 9,
1948, as "Citizens Army", has
multifaceted and skilled combat
force engaged in diverse roles
contributing to Indian Army and
come a long way and played a Nation building.
major role in assisting Regular
Army as Second line of defence -PRO Mumbai
in times of war, by guarding
vantage areas including critical
ammunition installations. The TA
soldier has always been
recognised as multi-skilled and
talented candidate, and his
contribution has increased
manifold over the years. TA has
participated in all Wars since
Independence, later many TA Air
Defence and Artillery were
converted into Regular Army
Units owing to their battle skills.
On the occasion of "72nd
Raising Day of Territorial Army
on October 9, 2020, Lt Gen CP
Mohanty, General Officer
Commanding-in-Chief Southern
Command extended warm
wishes to all serving & veteran TA
officers, Junior Commissioned
Officers, soldiers, and families in
Southern Command Zone.
The Southern Command
Zone extending from Kerala to
Gujarat & Andaman consists of
thirteen Infantry TA battalions,
that have their permanent
locations in Kannur, Coimbatore,
Belgaum, Kolhapur, Pune etc,
they not only provide Rear Area
Security, but also assist in Flood
Relief & Aid to Civil Authorities,
when called for, even while bulk
of the units are embodied in
State of Kashmir and North
Eastern region for security tasks.
The two Ecological TA units fully
focus on afforestation task in arid
region of Marathwada in
Maharashtra, and in Rajasthan
deserts along Indira Gandhi
canal. The Four departmental
TAs (Railway, Oil, Marketing
Sector) are ever ready for ESMA
& Operational tasks in times of
crisis. Thus, Terriers are a
22 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020I NS Valsura, the premier
Electrical training establishment
of the Indian Navy organised a
three day webinar on the
contemporary topic ‘Artificial
Intelligence (AI) for data driven
Navy’ from October 7-9, 2020
under the aegis of Southern Naval
Command. The webinar was
organised on the lines of
demystification, demonstration
and application of the AI
technology.
The webinar on October
7, 2020 commenced with
Commodore Ajay Patney,
Commanding Officer, INS Valsura
welcoming the participants to the respectively. Manchanda from DRDO and Shri
webinar. Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Day 2 of the webinar on Vishal Chahal from IBM presented
Chawla, Flag Officer October 8, 2020 focused on their perspectives on various
Commanding-in-Chief, Southern demonstration of AI technology as applications under development at
Naval Command delivered the Dr Ashok Goel from Georgia industries.
keynote address and stressed Institute of Technology and Shri On all the three days
upon the importance of Indian Mukesh Jain from Capegemini seven officers from Indian Army
Navy progressing in this niche focused on using AI in academic and Navy presented their papers
technology of strategic world and Armed Forces on various professional topics
importance. Shri Kris respectively while Dr Shivaram pertaining to AI. Over 250
Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder and Kalyankrishnan from IIT Bombay personnel from various units of
former Co-chairman of M/S and Shri Hrishikesh Bhope from Indian Army, Navy and Air Force
Infosys Ltd shared his perspectives Deloitte enlightened the participated in the three day event
on emerging technologies and participants upon AI models and over virtual platform which
their relevance to Indian Navy. validation techniques. culminated with the closing
Shri Kanishka Agiwal of India - Application of AI remarks of Commanding Officer,
South Asia Amazon Web Services technology was the theme for the INS Valsura who thanked all the
and Dr Vineeth N final day of the webinar wherein speakers for providing their
Balasubramanian enlightened the Dr Milind Tambe from Harvard valuable knowledge and time for
participants on Cloud University, Dr Shailesh Kumar the webinar.
functionalities and Deep learning from Reliance Jio, Shri Sunny -PRO Gandhinagar
23 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020Q1 What is the claim to fame of the following Q9 Which aircraft was being flown by Golden
officers of IAF Group Captain Harkirat Singh, Wing Arrows Squardon before Rafale?
Commander Manish Singh, Group Captain R Q10 Out of five Rafales, how many are single
Kataria, Wing Commander Abhishek Tripathi, Wing seater and how many are twin seaters ?
Commander Siddhu and Wing Commander Arun? Q11 What was tweeted by Defence Minister Shri
Q2 Which prestigious squadron has been given Rajnath Singh when Rafale jets entered in Indian Air
the distinction to induct the first five out of expected Space ?
36 Rafale fighter jets of IAF? Q12 Identify the Military Nursing Service Officer
Q3 From which place in France did the Rafale who brought laurels in shooting in 50th National
fighter jets take off for Indian skies? Shooting Championship in Big Bore 300m Rifle prone
Q4 Where did the aircrafts halt during the ferry ? in the year 2007 by winning the silver medal and
Q5 Which Indian Navy warship welcomed the jets gold in Big Bore 300m Rifle 3 Position (women) event
first, as they cruised over the Indian Ocean? (Pic 1) breaking the national record? She has won more
Q6 Newly inducted aircrafts are welcomed than 60 medals in National and International events
traditionally. What was the tradition followed at including one silver in Commonwealth games and
Ambala Airbase when the Rafales landed? (Pic -2) one Gold in SAF games? (on left in Pic -4)
Q7 Which aircrafts escorted the Rafale jets as they Q13 Who led the Nishan Toli at 88th Air Force Day
entered Indian skies ? (Pic -3) celebrations at Hindon ?(Pic -5)
Q8 What is the name of Commanding Officer of (Question Courtesy: Rajneesh Kumar Rai)
Golden Arrows Squardon, who later became CAS ?
(Pic 1) (Pic 2) (Pic 3)
(Pic 4) (Pic 5)
ANSWERS
1. These officers ferried the Rafales to India 2. Indian Air Force’s ‘Golden Arrow’ Squadron 3. Mérignac
airbase near Bordeaux in France 4. Al Dhafra air base near Abu Dhabi 5. INS Kolkata deployed in the
Arabian Sea 6. Ceremonial water cannon salute was accorded 7. Sukhoi 30 MKI 8. Air Chief Marshal BS
Dhanoa 9. Mig 21 Type 96 10. 3 Single seater and 2 twin seater 11. The Birds have entered the Indian
airspace 12. Maj Birmati 13. Squadron Leader Shivangi Rajawat
-Group Captain Samir Gangakhedkar
24 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020Armed Forces
Panorama
S upersonic Missile Assisted
Release of Torpedo (SMART)
has been successfully flight tested
Submarine Torpedo System for
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
operations far beyond Torpedo
changer technology demonstration
in the Anti-Submarine Warfare.
on October 5, 2020 from Wheeler range.This launch and -PRO Defence
Island, off the Coast of Odisha. All demonstration is significant in
the mission objectives including establ ishing Anti -Su bmar ine
missile flight upto the range and warfare capabilities.
altitude, separation of the nose A number of DRDO
cone, release of Torpedo and laboratories including DRDL, RCI
deployment of Velocity Reduction Hyderabad, ADRDE Agra, NSTL
Mechanism (VRM) have been met Visakhapatnam have developed
perfectly. the technologies required for
The tracking stations SMART.
(Radars, Electro Optical Systems) Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath
along the coast and the telemetry Singh congratulated the DRDO
stations including down range Scientists for the important feat.
ships monitored all the events. S ec re tary DDR&D &
SMART is a missile assisted Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh
release of lightweight Anti- Reddy said that SMART is a game
N ew generation Anti Radiation
Missile (RUDRAM) was
successfully Flight tested on
Organisation (DRDO). The missile
is integrated on SU-30 MKI fighter
aircraft as the launch platform,
frequencies as programmed. The
missile is a potent weapon for IAF
for Suppression of Enemy Air
October 9, 2020 onto a radiation having capability of varying Defence effectively from large
target located on Wheeler Island r a n g e s b a s e d o n l a u nc h stand-off ranges.
off the coast of Odisha. The conditions. It has INS-GPS With this, the country has
missile was launched from SU-30 navigation with Passive Homing established indigenous capability
MKI fighter aircraft. Head for the final attack. The to develop long range air
The RUDRAM is first RUDRAM hit the radiation target launched anti-radiation missiles
indigenous anti-radiation missile with pin-point accuracy. for neutralising enemy Radars,
of the country for Indian Air Force The Passive Homing Head communication sites and other RF
(IAF), being developed by Defence can detect, classify and engage emitting targets.
Research and Development targets over a wide band of -PRO Defence
25 Sainik Samachar 16-31 October, 2020I n a professionally executed
recovery operation in the
mountainous terrain of district
Udhampur (J&K), the 14 EME
Battalion of HQ Northern
Command successfully recovered
an ALS 5/7.5 ton which had fallen
down in 44 feet deep gorge. The
ill fated vehicle was part of a
convoy and had met with an
accident near Udhampur. The
vehicle weighing almost 7.5 ton
had fallen down from an old
bridge of about 44 feet in height detailed reconnaissance and & continuous deployment of the
and was stuck into a restricted appreciation of the situation recovery team for 50 hours at a
space between thick boulders in before finally carrying out the stretch, the herculean task of the
the river bed. recovery operation, speaks recovery of the vehicle was
The operation was unique volumes about the completed.
due to the mountainous terrain professionalism of the EME Special aspect of the
which severely restricted the personnel. operation which needs to be
deployment of recovery vehicles. N otwithstan din g the highlighted is that no
Other factors which added to the difficulties of restricted space, river inconvenience was caused to the
difficulty of the recovery operation bed obstacles and 85 degree commuters. The recovery team
were the commuters on the slope, the recovery team could also ensured no interruption in the
highway, obstacles and sliding achieve the feat by placing ongoing construction work of the
zone in the area of recovery. The recovery vehicles in tandem after new bridge.
swift response and speedy detailed planning and load
deployment of recovery resources, calculation. After relentless efforts -PRO Udhampur
T he concept of Ek Bharat
Shreshta Bharat was envisioned
by the Prime Minister and
in which special themes of Aatma
N i r b h a r Bh a r a t , F i t I n d i a
Campaign and New Education
physically participated in the online
EBSB camps and about 2 lac
cadets were connected by live
announced on 31 Oct 2015 on the Policy have been incorporated to streaming. In these camps cadets
140th Birth Anniversary of ‘Sardar enhance awareness about these learn about History, Geography,
Vallabh Bhai Patel’. The concept Government Programmes. The Economy, Good practices, cultural
envisaged the idea of One India o n l i n e E B SB S a p t a h we r e heritage, cuisine and food habits,
i.e., Unity in Diversity. EBSB plays a conducted for a duration of six festivals, customs, and traditions.
vital role in cultural exchange and days. A total of 4100 cadets have The cadets learn to do a SWOT
National Integration. analysis of their respective states
Due to COVID-19 and share them with their
pandemic lockdown guidelines the counterparts from other states.
normal EBSB camps could not be These camps also focus on honing
carried out. To keep the cadets the leadership skills by way of
connected from one part of the online presentations and
country to other, NCC decided to competitions like debates, quiz etc.
conduct online EBSB and it was a In the month of November and
very successful endeavour and December special themes based
became very popular among the on Constitution day and Fit India
cadets. Campaign will be incorporated in
Till now a total of 25 online these online EBSB activities
EBSB camps have been conducted -DG NCC
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