Sainik 1-15 December Covers

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(Initially published as FAUJI AKHBAR)
Vol. 64 q No 23
10 - 24 Agrahayana, 1939 (Saka)
1-15 December 2017
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On front cover: A special campaign to celebrate Armed Forces Flag Day and
encourage the public to contribute towards the welfare of disabled ex-servicemen, war
widows & children of martyrs
Award of President’s Standard to 223 Squadron and 117 Helicopter Unit
The President of India and the
Supreme Commander of Indian
Armed Forces, Shri Ram Nath Kovind
awarded the prestigious President’s
Standard to 223 Squadron and 117
Helicopter Unit during a ceremonial
parade held at Air Force Station
Adampur on November 16, 2017.
The President’s Standards were
received by Group Captain Prabhat
Malik, Commanding Officer of
223 Squadron, and Wg Cdr N
Batra Commanding Officer of 117
Helicopter Unit.
was synchronized with significant and Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team.
The ceremonial parade was
events of the parade. The parade
commanded by Group Captain Shri VP Singh Badnore Governor
Tushar Vaidya. The President also was followed by a spectacular of Punjab, Shri Rana Gurjeet Singh,
released First Day Covers of 223 display of precision and dare devilry Cabinet Minister for Irrigation and
Squadron and 117 Helicopter Unit at by the Air Warriors Drill Team. The Power of the State of Punjab, Air
the function. A Fly past consisting of grand ceremony concluded with a Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief
MiG-29, ALH and Mi-17 helicopters breathtaking air show by the Sarang of the Air Staff, Air Marshal C Hari
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Kumar, Air Officer Commanding-
in-Chief Western Air Command
along with other senior Defence and
Civilian dignitaries were present on
the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion,
Shri Ram Nath Kovind President
of India congratulated both the
awardee units and complimented all
personnel for the excellent Parade.
He said that the nation is proud of
the capability and competency of
the IAF. Excellent performance of its
personnel in International exercises,
both at home and abroad, is indeed
a glowing testimony to the level of
training and preparedness of our
Air Force. The Indian Air Force,
besides safeguarding the sovereign
skies of our Nation, has also been
at the forefront of all humanitarian
aid and disaster relief operations.
The resilience and tenacity displayed
by our valiant air warriors is a great
source of pride for the nation.
- Anil Gaur
pix: Pradip Dasgupta
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Joint Statement by Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Defence of the Republic
of India and Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister For Defence of the Republic of Singapore
The 2nd Defence Ministers’ the sidelines of the 11th Singapore- security threats, and in particular
Dialogue between India and India Defence Policy Dialogue measures to collectively tackle the
Singapore successfully concluded in January this year, and looked threat of terrorism.
on November 29, 2017. It was forward to the successful renewal of
Both Ministers also commended
inaugurated after both countries the Army Bilateral Agreement next
the progress made since the India-
signed the revised Defence year.
Singapore Defence Technology
Cooperation Agreement (DCA)
On regional security, both Steering Committee was set up
in 2015 to further strengthen the Ministers reaffirmed the importance in October 2006 to launch joint
longstanding defence relationship of maintaining maritime freedom research projects. Dr Ng expressed
between the Singapore Armed of navigation and trade consistent
his appreciation for India’s offer of
Forces (SAF) and the Indian Armed with international law. India plays
its test ranges and infrastructure to
Forces. a vital role in the ASEAN Defence
Singapore for the conduct of testing
Of particular significance Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus. and evaluation for R&D projects.
during this meeting was the Both Ministers also discussed
Singapore and India have also
conclusion of the India-Singapore Singapore’s proposal to expand
made progress in defence industry
Bilateral Agreement for Navy the Code of Unplanned Encounters
cooperation, with the signing of the
Cooperation, which will lead to at Sea to all ADMM-Plus countries
terms of reference for the Defence
increased cooperation in maritime as well as to establish guidelines
Industry Working Group (DIWG)
security, joint exercises, temporary for air encounters between military
in August this year. Both Ministers
deployments from each other’s aircraft, in order to reduce the risk of
agreed that this would facilitate
naval facilities and mutual logistics miscalculations.
greater collaboration in aerospace,
support. Both Ministers looked Appreciating India’s leading
electronics and other areas of
forward to the commemoration role in the Indian Ocean Region,
mutual interest between the defence
of the 25th anniversary of the Dr Ng agreed to India’s proposal
industries of both countries.
Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral for continuous and institutionalised
Exercise next year. naval engagements in their Dr Ng expressed his appreciation
Dr Ng expressed his shared maritime space, including for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
establishing maritime exercises acceptance as keynote speaker for
appreciation for India’s continued
with like-minded regional/ ASEAN the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue to
support for the SAF’s training in
partners. articulate India’s vision for a stable
India, covered by the Air Force and
Army Bilateral Agreements. Both Both Ministers emphasised Indo-Pacific region.
Ministers welcomed the renewal of the importance of international - Mattu JP Singh
the Air Force Bilateral Agreement on cooperation in tackling transnational Pic: GD Mehra
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A Special Campaign to celebrate Armed Forces Flag Day
Ministry of Defence to launch a special campaign to celebrate Armed Forces Flag Day and encourage the
public to contribute towards the welfare of disabled ex-servicemen, war widows & children of martyrs
Since 1949, 7th December is
observed as the Armed Forces
Flag Day throughout the country to
honour the martyrs and the men in
uniform who valiantly fought on our
borders to safeguard the country's
honour.
The Armed Forces Flag Day
Fund was set up in 1993 to extend
support to disabled ex-servicemen,
war widows, children of martyrs and
other such beneficiaries who need
our care and support.
This year the Ministry of Defense
is organizing a weeklong digital
campaign from 1st to 7th December
2017 which shall be celebrated
as the Armed Forces Week. The
campaign will endeavor to bring
together the entire nation to express
solidarity with the Armed Forces
Personnel. encourage people to contribute send your contributions via PayTM
generously. Several cashless number ‘8800462175’ & UPI code:
The aim of the campaign is
armedforcesflagdayfund@sbi .To
to generate awareness about the payment methods have been set
contribute using Credit/Debit Card
‘Armed Forces Flag Day Fund’and up and made available. You can
or Net Banking log on to ksb.gov.
in/armed-forces-flag-day-fund.htm
You can show your sense
of pride by wearing the flag
representing three services from 1st
to 7th December 2017. These flags
are available at all government
offices. Alternatively, you can also
download the printable version of
the flag from ksb.gov.in
This campaign falls under
the Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala
Sitharaman’s aim to ensure full
support to the welfare of ex-
servicemen and their families, a
priority she enunciated immediately
after taking charge of the Ministry.
- Mattu JP Singh
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Dr Bhamre inaugurates 2nd Annual Conclave of Foreign Defence Attaches
Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr Subhash
Bhamre said that the Government
has been tirelessly working towards
making up for critical shortages of
the armed forces over the years and
the policies are now designed to
make procurement and acquisition
of defence platforms both fast
and transparent. Dr Bhamre was
addressing defence attaches of
around 70 countries, strategic
experts, Captains of indigenous
defence industry & Foreign Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
while inaugurating the 2nd annual Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr Subhash Bhamre addressing the gathering.
conclave of Foreign Defence
Attaches, jointly organised by clear preference for equipment Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala
Headquarters Integrated Defence manufactured in India. Our Sitharaman in a video message
Staff (HQ IDS) and defence portal procurement procedures will ensure conveyed best wishes for the
Bharat Shakti.in on November simplicity, accountability and speedy important deliberation at the
20,2017. decision making.” conclave and informed the
Quoting the 2015 statement Elaborating on the issue of gathering she was looking forward
of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra ‘Make in India’, Dr Bhamre further to the outcome of the conclave.
Modi who had said that the said, it provides a wide opportunity There were three technical sessions
Government was spending tens of and the Government would like to entitled ‘Is India Ready to Absorb
billions of dollars on acquisitions invite global defence companies High-End Technology,’ Defence
from abroad and 20 to 25 per cent to take advantage of India being a Exports: The Indian Experience’
reduction in imports could directly huge market while simultaneously and ‘Defence Technology and
create additional jobs in India, Dr sharing their technology with us. The Models Abroad.’ The valedictory
Bhamre said, “This is why Defence Defence Procurement Procedure address was delivered by the Chief
is at the heart of our ‘Make in India’ 2016 and its Chapter on Strategic of Integrated Defence Staff to the
programme. We have reformed Partnership provides the necessary Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee
our defence procurement policies methodology for such partnerships (CISC) Lt Gen Satish Dua.
and procedures. There is now to flourish. - Mattu JP Singh
Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr Subhash Bhamre visiting the exhibition at 2nd Annual Conclave of Defence Attaches in New Delhi on November 20, 2017.
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Military honours to two WW-I Indian Soldiers
of 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles at France
Mortal remains of two Indian soldiers of 39 Garhwal
Rifles were laid to rest at Military Cemetery
at Laventie, France. A delegation comprising of
Commandant and Subedar Major of the Garhwal Rifles
Regimental Centre, two bagpipers from the Garhwal
Rifles Regimental Pipe Band and Colonel Nitin Negi,
grandson of late Naik Darwan Singh Negi, Victoria
Cross, attended the ceremony.
On the occasion, homage was also paid to the
soldiers of Indian Meerut Division at Nueve Chapelle
War Memorial by laying wreaths on behalf of the Chief
The delegation of Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre on returning
of the Army Staff, Indian Army by Brigadier Indrajit handed over the two urns containing the sacred soil to the
Chatterjee, Commandant and Subedar Major Trilok Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman
Singh Negi, SM of the Garhwal Rifles Regimental
Centre. The Commandant expressed his gratitude to
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for the
excellent care and maintenance of the War Memorial
dedicated to Indian soldiers in France and Flanders. He
also thanked the Government of France for the conduct
of the solemn ceremony.
On September 20, 2016, during an excavation
work on southern side of the village of Richebourg near
Laventie Military Cemetery, approximately 230 kms
away from Paris, two human remains were found and
identified to be of soldiers of 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles.
The office of Commonwealth War Graves Commission
in consultation with the French Government and Indian
Embassy in France decided to hold ceremony to rest them
along with their comrades at Laventie Military Cemetery,
with full military honours during the annual memorial
service that is held to commemorate the Indian soldiers
who were martyred in action in France and Belgium.
In a symbolic gesture, the soil from the graves of these
soldiers will be brought back to their homeland.
During World War-I, the Garhwal Brigade
comprising of 1st/39th and 2nd/39th Royal Garhwal
showed unparalleled bravery in treacherous trenches of
France and Flanders. Fighting shoulder to shoulder with
British soldiers, the Garhwal Brigade earned six Battle
Honours and two Victoria Cross in France and Flanders
Theatre.
- Col Aman Anand
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237 Glorious years of Corps of Engineers
Genesis of Corps of Engineers
traces back to medieval
pioneers, who used to construct
“Saps” or trenches, which permitted
the breaching of hitherto invincible
forts or walled cities. These pioneers
came to be known as ‘Sappers’. In
1780, raising of two companies as
Madras Sappers was first step towards
raising of Corps of Engineers, as we
know it today. Similar Coys were
raised under Bengal and Bombay
Presidencies as Bengal and Bombay
Sappers respectively. The three
hitherto separate Sappers and
Miner Groups were merged to form ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH THE Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam,
Corps of Engineers on November YEAR Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and
18, 1932, which has since been Capability Development Manipur. Several columns of the
celebrated as Corps of Engineers Modernisation projections have Corps of Engineers were mobilised
Day. picked up momentum with contracts along with specialised equipment
for the Dual Tech Mine Detector & and trained manpower to boost the
‘SARVATRA’ AS A MOTTO
7/12 Ton Tracked Excavator having ongoing rescue and relief works.
True to the motto of ‘Sarvatra’
fructified and Bulk Production (a) Strategic Railway Link
or Omnipresent, the Corps provides
Clearance for 5m Short Span between Bihar and West Bengal
combat engineering support,
Bridge having been accorded. The was disrupted on August 23, 2017
develops infrastructure for Armed
Combat Engineers are also leading due to extensive damage to the
Forces and DRDO and maintains
the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative with the embankment of two bridges on R
lines of communications along
project for ‘Upgraded Assault Track Ajhrat in Katihar Dist. A Floating
the vast borders besides providing
Way’ becoming the first project to be Bridge (BAFH) was launched by 54
succour to the populace during
granted approval under the ‘Make’ Engineer Regiment/417 Engineer
natural disasters. There are four
Categorisation of DPP-2016. Brigade to facilitate repair to the
pillars of the Corps - Combat
Engineering, Military Engineering Aid to Civil Authorities railway bridges.
Service, Military Survey and Border Indian Army rescued large number (b) Heavy rains washed away
Roads Organisation, through which of people and distributed relief the Road Bridge between Araria
the assigned charter of duties is material to displaced populace and Kishanganj. 4 Engineer
executed. during recent floods in Bihar, Uttar Regiment/417 Engineer Brigade
Madras Engineering Group Marching Contingent In Aid to Civic Authorities
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