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Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS interacting with Gen Iqbal
Karim Bhuiyan, Chief of the Army Staff, Bangladesh
Army on 01 Apr 15
Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS presenting the Colours to
20 MADRAS at Madras Regimental Centre on 05 Mar
Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS presenting the Colours to
21 MADRAS at Madras Regimental Centre on 05 Mar
Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS interacting with oficers of
Defence Services Staff College, Wellington on
06 Apr 15
Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS thanking an oficer (who is
superannuating on 30 Apr) for his services to Indian
Army on 07 Apr 15
Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS interacting with General
Gatot Nurmantyo, Chief of Staff, Indonesian Army on
09 Apr 15
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VETERANS CARE & SUPPORT
VETERANS CELL
In recent times, the establishment of the Veteran Cell
at the Army Headquarters has provided a platform to
address the grievances of the ex-servicemen to their
logical conclusion. Veterans Cell with toll free numbers
have been set up at the lower formations and station
headquarters to provide 24x7 assistance. With a view
to enhance our footprint, it was felt necessary to ield
an internet based web portal to facilitate the redressal
of ex-servicemen grievances irrespective of their
location across the country. Army Veterans Grievance
Handling Portal provides a unique platform to upload the
grievances of ex-servicemen on a wide range of issues,
with an inbuilt feature of addressing the grievance directly to the concerned respondent(s). The Veterans can
register themselves from any of the ESM Cells located across the country, and thereafter use the electronically
generated USER ID and PASSWORD to follow up the complaint at his/her level. It is expected that the web portal
will contribute immensely to the existing means or mechanism for redressal of grievances in the Indian Army.
Veteran Cell Toll-free Helpline is 1800-116-644. The service is available on all working days i.e. from Monday to Friday from
0900-1730 hours. You may also visit www.indianarmyveterans.gov.in, to keep abreast with latest policy changes.
REHABILITATION/CARING FACILITIES FOR VETERANS
Paraplegic Rehabilation Centre (PRCs). Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centres (PRC) at Kirkee and Mohali
with a capacity of 109 and 45 beds respectively are being run for rehabilitation of Paraplegic and Tetraplegic
ex-servicemen. The addresses of these institutes are as under:Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre Park Road, Kirkee Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre SAS Nagar
Pune (Maharashtra)- 411020 Tele - 020-26023191, 020- (Mohali) Phase VI, Dist - Mohali (Punjab)-160055
5803191 Fax - 020-5820505 E-mail - pararehab_c@sify. Tele : 0172-2225352
com
Artificial Limb Centre, Pune. A pioneer in manufacturing superior quality prosthesis. Providing med and
trg support to needy amputees of Armed Forces. Artiicial Limb Centre, PIN 900449, c/o 56 APO
Palliative Care Centre, Base Hosp, Delhi Cantt. Established at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt for serving
and ex-servicemen and their dependents suffering from terminal stage of Cancer and other diseases can
avail this facility. Palliative Care Centre Base Hosp, Delhi Cantt. Tele – 011-25681276 & 37308 (Extn)
Old Age Home “Home away from Home” on “pay and stay” basis is established at Lucknow and is under
construction at Panchkula with 60 units to provide a digniied living for Offrs/JCOs/OR at an affordable
cost.
Queen Mary’s Technical Institute (QMTI), Pune. Imparts Training to disabled soldiers to enable them
to be inancially independent. Contact No- 020-25816779 Email- [email protected] Website- www.
qmtiindia.org
Red Cross Home, Bangalore. Home for disabled (physically challenged) ex-servicemen as well as
Rehabilitation Centre Contact No- 080-25514595
St Dunstan’s After Care Home, Dehradun. Training of Visually handicapped defence personal being
carried out for orientation in collaboration with National Institute for Visually Handicapped (NIVH). Contact
No: 0135-2733841.
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ECHS
EX-SERVICEMEN CONTRIBUTORY HEALTH SCHEME (ECHS)
Indian Army is committed to fulfill its mission to provide quality healthcare to veteran pensioners and their dependents through
a network of ECHS Polyclinics, Service Medical facilities and Civil Empanelled Hospitals spread across the Country. Apart from
increasing its footprint, to reduce the distance to the nearest Polyclinic, the organisation has concurrently sought to improve the
quality of services though a number of measures. One significant aspect of the Scheme has been cashless treatment as far as
possible and on-line billing thereby, smoothening out the procedural encumbrances faced by beneficiaries.
Launched on 01 Apr 2003, the growth of ECHS has been phenomenal. It had a beneficiary base of only about 3.5 lakh in 2003
and in about a decade, its beneficiary base has expanded to about 46 lakh. Having started with 13 Regional Centres and 227
Polyclinics, the Scheme expanded in Oct 2010 with 15 more Regional Centres and 199 Polyclinics. Of the 426 Polyclinics,
414 Polyclinics have been operationalised as on dt and an endeavour is being made to make the remaining 12 Polyclinics
functional at the earliest. Presently, ECHS has more than 1100 empanelled medical facilities and with its countrywide network
of Polyclinics, it has made healthcare facilities accessible to ESM and dependents at their doorstep.
Lately, the ECHS facilities have been operationalised in Nepal too. Three Polyclinics have been established at Kathmandu,
Pokhara and Dharan. These measures will benefit about three lakh Nepal Domicile Gorkha pensioners and their dependents.
Mobile Polyclinics will also come up subsequently.
The following are eligible for membership of the scheme:Ex-servicemen drawing pension/disability pension.
Unemployed widowed/divorced daughters.
Widow drawing family pension.
Mentally/physically challenged children for life
Dependent parents whose combined income is less than Rs
3500/- plus DA per month.
Unemployed sons below 25 years, unemployed and unmarried
daughters.
Spouse.
As per policy all service personnel retiring on or after 01 April 2003 will become
members by making a one-time contribution. The amount will be deducted at source
by CDA (Pensions). This one time contribution makes a member a beneficiary of
the scheme for life.
CATEGORY
ONE TIME CONTRIBUTION
OFFICER
Rs 60000/-
JCO
Rs 39000/-
The Person with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full
Participation), Act 1995.
OR
Rs 21000/-
(a) As per policy in vogue, ECHS facilities have been extended to legitimate dependent
children of an ECHS beneficiary up to the age of 25 yrs or till the time of their
employment, whichever is earlier. There is no provision in the Scheme, wherein the
facilities can be extended beyond the age prescribed.
(b) In the recent past numerous representations have been received by the Central Org
ECHS to extend the facilities of ‘White Card’ to other disabled children also and who
need a lifelong treatment and their disabilities have not yet been covered in terms of
‘The Person with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full
Participation), Act 1995. At present the permanent disability (Physical/Mental) are
as specified.
PERMANENT DISABILITY
• BLINDNESS
• LEPROSY CURED
• LOW VISION
• MENTAL ILLNESS
• HEARING IMPAIRMENT
• MENTAL RETARDATION
• LOCOMOTORS DISABILITY
Advantage of becoming ECHS Member.
• No bar on age or medical condition for becoming a member.
• One time contribution ranges from Rs 15,000/- to Rs 60,000/- (depending upon Grade Pay).
• No monetary ceiling on treatment.
• Indoor/outdoor treatment, tests and medicines.
• Country wide network of ECHS Polyclinics.
• Familiar environment and sense of belongingness.
• Covers spouse and all eligible dependents.
The ECHS is striving hard to ensure that our veterans and their dependents are provided with quality healthcare and all necessary
measures are being instituted to ensure the same.
ECHS Toll-free Helpline. ECHS Toll free Helpline has been made available for all ECHS members at 1800-114-115 for resolving queries on Membership,
Treatment and Employment. The service is available on all working days i.e. from Monday to Friday from 0900-1700 hours. ECHS beneficiaries can also vis
www.echs.gov.in to keep abreast with latest policy changes.
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AWES
The Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) is managing 134 Army Public Schools across the country that caters to the educational
needs of serving and retired personnel. Established in April 1980, the AWES was formed by incorporating 28 existing regimental
schools, thus making a modest beginning. Today, these schools provide education to two lakh children and 5000 children are added
each year. As per the present mandate, it is proposed to have ten MES buildings sanctioned every year for the APS schools. The first
professional college, the Army Institute of Technology (AIT) Pune, was set up in 1994. Ever since, eleven more professional colleges
have been added to fill a void in the higher education of our wards.
ARMY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(AIT) PUNE.
The Institute offers a four years Bachelor of Engineering Degree courses
in Electronics and Tele Communications with annual intake of 120 seats and
Computer Science, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering, for an
annual intake of 60 seats in each stream total intake is 30 students per year.
ARMY INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION(AIE) GREATER NOIDA
It offers a one year regular B. Ed degree course for an annual intake of 100
students. Eligibility is graduation and admission is based on the merit obtained
in a combined written admission test conducted under the aegis of AWES every
year in April/May.
ARMY INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING
TECHNOLOGY (AIHM & CT) BANGALORE
The institute offers a four year Bachelor Degree course in Hotel Management with
an annual intake of 60 students through Written Admission Test (WAT) conducted
by AWES in Apirl / May every year.
ARMY INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT& TECHNOLOGY (AIMT) GREATER NOIDA
It offers two year regular MBA course for an annual intake of 120 students.
Eligibility if graduation and admission are carried out on the basis of relative merit
obtained in CAT Conducted by IIM, Group discussion and Interview.
ARMY INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (AIMK) KOLKATA
ARMY INSTITUTE OF LAW (AIL)MOHALI
It imparts quality education in Management Studies by offering a two year MBA It offers a five years integrated BA LLB degree course. Eligibility is 10+2 and
degree course for an annual intake of 120 students.
admission is through LET conducted by one of the University nominated by
department of higher education Govt of Punjab.
ARMY COLLEGE OF NURSING (ACN)JALANDHAR CANTT
It offers a four year B.Sc. Nursing degree course exclusively for female candidates
for an annual intake of 50 students. Eligibility is 10+2 and admission is carried
out on the basis of Combined Written Admission Test, conducted under the aegis
of AWES every year in April/May.
ARMY CENTRE OF EDUCATION (ACE) PACHMARHI
It offers a one year regular B.ED. Course exclusively for female candidates for
an annual intake of 60 students. Eligibility is graduation and admission is on the
basis of Combined Written Admission Test, conducted under the aegis of AWES
every year in April/May.
ARMY INSTITUTE OF NURSING (AIN) GUWAHATI
It offers a four years B.Sc. Nursing degree course exclusively for female
candidates for an annual intake of 40 students (36 for Army and 4 for civilian
from North Eastern States). Eligibility is 10+2 and admission is carried out on
the basis of Combined Written Admission Test, conducted under the aegis of
AWES every year in April/May.
ARMY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES(ACMS) NEW DELHI
It offers 4 1/2 years course of studies leading to award of Degree of Bachelor of
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) followed by one year compulsory
rotator internship Eligibility is 10+2 with an auunal intake of 100 (Army 82% &
SC/ST/PH 18%)students. Admission is through CET conducted by GGSIPU.
ARMY COLLEGE OF DENTALSCIENCES (ACDS) SECUNDERABAD
It offers a four year Bachelor of Dental Science Degree course followed by one
year compulsory internship with an annual intake of 40 students, of which 34
are allotted to the Army wards and 06 to Andhra Pradesh candidates. PG with
two seats each in Prosthodontics & Crwon & Bridge, Conservative Dentistry &
Endodontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics and
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has been introduced. Admission is based on merit
of WAT conducted by AWES.
ARMY INSTITUTE OF FASHION &DESIGN (AIFD) BANGALORE
The institute is affiliated to Bangalore University to conduct three year B. Sc (F&D)
degree course in Fashion and Apparel Design for an annual intake of 60 students.
It is also recognized by Mysore University for two year Post Graduation Courses
in Masters in Fashion and Apparel Design (MFAD) and Masters in Fashion Retail
Management (MFRM) for annual intake of 56 (Army-40 and Civil-16) students.
Admission is carried out on the basis of Written Admission Test conducted under
the aegis of AWES every year in
April/May for B. Sc degree course.
Performance of all our AWES institutions has been par excellence. The Army Public Schools
in particular have been rated as the best among the Kendriya Vidyalayas and other govt schools.
The professional colleges too are ensuring good placement opportunities for the students across
the country.Army Welfare Education Society was selected for the award 2014-16 for outstanding
achievements & performance relating educational fields for wards of Army personnel. Maj Gen BS
Daulta, AVSM, VSM (Retd) MD AWES received the Award at on 29 Nov 2014 at Mumbai.
In recognition of the efforts of the excellent work that the schools are doing, the Principals /
Teachers have been honoured at various levels. Mrs Shashi Sharma, Principal APS Bikaner
has been conferred “National Teachers Award - 2013” by the President of India, Sh. Pranab
Mukherjee, on 05 Sep 2014.
CBSE Teachers Award was presented by Hon’ble HRD Minister, Smt Smriti Zubin
Irani to Mrs Manjula Raman, Principal APS Bengaluru and Dr Moin Ahmed, TGT
APS Hempur on 04 Sep 2014. COAS Rolling Trophy has been instituted wef
2013 for induction of max No of students to NDA / TES. The trophy for the
yr 2014 was presented to APS Bengaluru(First) and APS Lucknow (Second).
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AWWA
The AWWA is aptly termed as the invisible hand of an organisation that works
relentlessly for the welfare of army spouses, children and their dependents.
Established as a welfare society in August 1966, the AWWA is one of the largest
voluntary organisations in India tasked to fulfil its societal obligations by ensuring
the social empowerment and skill development of army spouses and widows.
In particular, the organisation is geared to ensure their larger well being and that of
their children and other dependents. Its major activities are:
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Rehabilitation of war widows and widows.
Empowerment and rehabilitation of differently abled children.
Reaching out to widows of veterans and rehabilitating them as per their capabilities and qualifications.
Supporting the establishment of suitable projects and interfaces with other organisations in the handicraft sector, to promote individual
entrepreneurship, and setting up self-help groups and cooperatives to achieve the larger objectives of women’s empowerment.
Organising counseling for the amicable and logical resolution of marital disharmony.
Assisting army wives, including war widows in receiving their legitimate dues in terms of financial grants, allowances and other
benefits from the Army, and the central and state governments.
Awarding of education scholarships to the meritorious and needy children of widows of veterans.
Promotion of family health and hygiene including mother and child care.
Assisting in welfare of patients in military hospitals.
The AWWA has been at the forefront of social empowerment, confidence building, and the environmental and health awareness
of the spouses of serving soldiers and retired personnel and runs various projects for them :VTC (VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES)
AWWA HOSTEL
VTC is located at various military stations that impart training in
nursery teaching (NTT), computer education, language and driving
skills, candle and paper bag making, stitching and tailoring, health
and beauty, home based agro ventures and various handicrafts.
Efforts are on to affiliate our VTC’s to Jan Siksha Sansthan
The AWWA Hostels, spread across the country provide lodging,
messing, and transport facilities for our children who are pursing
higher studies away from home. These hostels have over time
evolved into multi-dimensional self-empowerment centres that serve
to provide a good quality of life to the student community.
AAHWAN
VEER NARI COMMITTEE
AAHWAN is one such project for
empowering women, by suitably
employing them to produce quality
handicraft items, block printing,
batik, paper bags, stitching and
candle making. The projectset up
in Delhi. Other important projects
such as the JEEWAN JYOTI,
NIRALI, PARISHRAM, etc are being
run with great vigour and energy across the country
A Veer Nari Committee has been constituted to provide support
and care to war widows. Conscious efforts are made to ameliorate
the sufferings of the bereaved families and provide a meaningful
interface through AWWA help lines located at various stations.
AWWA also provides ex-gratia aid to the families of the deceased
soldiers, special education scholarships to the children of widows
of veterans, and distress grants during natural calamities as well as
financial assistance to veteran families in penury.
PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS
AWWA’s endeavour on Early Childhood Education courses supports
250 pre-primary schools, being run in different military stations
across the country, which cater to approximately 35,000 children
of serving and retired soldiers. The AWWA has till date trained
more than 1800 teachers of these pre-schools with the academic
guidance of the NCERT.
ASHA SCHOOLS
AWWA helps and supports the 38 ASHA Schools for the differently
abled children. The ASHA Schools, which were set up in 1991, are
known for their thematic handmade greeting cards and the delivery
of quality care to differently abled children. The ASHA Pre-Vocational
Training Centre (P-VTC), imparts training to rehabilitate differently
abled children. Established in September 2009, the P-VTC serves
as an adjunct to the ASHA Schools and prepares these children
closing on to 18 yrs of age, for further employment. Cards and gift
wrapping sheets painted by ASHA School Children are printed every
year. Profits generated are utilised for creation of facilities in ASHA
Schools.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
AWWA provides emotional support to the army wives and dependents
through the patient care cells, cancer support groups, marital discord
counselling centres, ASHA Schools, and so on. PRERNA is one such
important support initiative for the welfare of cancer patients at the
Army Hospitals and it is providing valuable emotional support and
guidance to cancer patients.
FAFA
Field Area Families Welfare is
an initiative to ensure the safety,
security and welfare of the families
of soldiers serving in difficult
areas. Regular interaction is carried
out
paving way for a formal
support structure and to maintain
approachability.
AWWA LUNCH PROJECT
The AWWA Lunch Project is a venture of AWWA with a twin aim of
providing hygienic, well cooked meal at reasonable rate to all ranks/
civilians of the three services posted at IHQ Delhi and to give a sense
of purpose to enhance the self-esteem of VEER NARIS/families of
ex-servicemen.
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J&K AND NORTH EAST DIARY
EDUCATONAL/MOTIVATIONAL TOUR
Under project Operation Sadhbhavana a tour was organized to Delhi and Agra for 23
students and two civil teachers from remote border areas of Poonch District. It was
flagged off by Maj Gen Saranjeet Singh, YSM, GOC, Ace of Spades on 19 Feb 15. The
tour provided the students a rich exposure and opportunity to visit the National Capital
& city of “The Taj Mahal”. During the tour students got a golden opportunity to interact
with President Shri Pranab Mukherjee and ex-President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
TRN HIMALAYAN MED CAMP AT 16700 FT.
A med camp was conducted by 14 SIKH LI under the aegis of HQ 112 Mtn Bde for yak
herders of the cold desert of the Plateau Sector in Bunker, North Sikkim. The two days
camp org on 29th and 30th Jan 2015 provided relief to the sparse and widely spread
migratory Yakateer population who move up to the Trans Himalayan Plateau in the
month of Nov-Mar. The camp is being hailed as the highest med camp org by Indian
Army.
MEDICAL CHECK UP ON WORLD HEALTH DAY
16 MARATHA LI organised a free medical checkup camp for students of Army Goodwill
School, Harka Bahadur and Army Goodwill School, Badgam in Kargil region on 07 Apr
15 in commemoration of the World Health Day. Capt Arunchand R, RMO, 16 MARATHA
LI with his team carried out a comprehensive medical check up of 396 students of both
the schools. Free medicines were also given to the students. Detailed medical advice on
healthy eating habits along with hygiene and sanitation tips were given by the RMO to the
students during the event.
SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN AT TRAL
Towards the massive mass movement to create a clean India, 42 RR Bn (ASSAM)
organised a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at Tral, in the Battalions Area Of Responsibility.
117 youths from the locality and 55 personnel of the unit participated and cleaned the
area on 23 Feb 2015. The initiative instilled a sense of cleanliness amongst the local
population and spread the message of proper disposal of wastes.
Winning Hearts and Minds In Kashmir
In continuation of the efforts by ‘Chinar Corps’ to provide relief and succour to the
sections of population in Srinagar, 15 Corps Int & Svl unit under the aegis of Operation
Sadhbhavna distributed amenity items including TV’s, Room Heaters and Almirahs to the
orphanage “ Jammu and Kashmir Yateem Trust”. The unit also distributed stationery and
sports items to three schools in downtown, Srinagar. Such initiatives, which are highly
appreciated by the local population, reflect the genuine good will existing between the
Indian Army and the Kashmiri Awaam.
REALIGNING THE SILK ROUTE
The village of Kathalguri Chauhan Basti in Udalguri District is listed among Below Poverty
Line villages of Assam. Under the flagship program of ‘Nari Shakti’ the Army Camp stationed
at Udalguri with the assistance from ADWR, an NGO and the Seri Culture Department, 10
women were imparted a training capsule and provided with Seri Spinning Looms free of cost
as a new mean of livelihood. This step of women empowerment has won accolades from the
district administration in a region infested with insurgency and poverty.
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IN FOCUS
ARMY COMMANDERS CONFERENCE
The Bi-Annual Army Commanders’ Conference commenced on 20 Apr 15, in New Delhi,
to deliberate on major operational, human resources and logistic issues affecting the Army
and concluded on 25 Apr 15. This conference is the highest level ‘Military Conference’
and is held bi-annually to discuss current internal and external strategic issues, review of
operational preparedness of the Indian Army and aspects pertaining to military technology
and force modernisation.
Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, welcomed the Raksha Mantri, Shri Manohar
Parrikar on 20 April 2015, and later the conference was addressed by the RM. In his
speech, after being introduced to the Army
Commanders, the RM emphasized on National
Security and Capability Development, reiterating
that Capacity Building was a continuous process that must proceed apace and unabated. He
further highlighted some key issues and challenges, both external and internal that had an
impact on the Nation’s security calculus. The RM congratulated the Indian Army saying that
the Indian Army was one of the most professional institutions of the country. He exhorted
the exemplary leadership shown by the Indian Army and complemented the way the Army
dealt with very difficult challenges including the proxy war. He further highlighted the selfless
response by the Army in dealing with Jammu & Kashmir floods. He also emphasised that
one of the topmost priorities of the Government was the welfare of Ex-Servicemen in which
the ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme implementation process is underway. Similarly, other
welfare projects like the ECHS will continue to be fully supported by the Government. In the
end, he wished The Army Commander’s Conference every success.
HUMAN RESOURCE MGMT SYSTEM 2.0
HRMS 2.0 (Human Resource Mgmt System 2.0) application was released to
the Indian Army by Gen Dalbir Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, COAS
during Army Commanders Conference at Manekshaw Centre on 22 Apr 2015.
HRMS 2.0 is a web enabled software developed under the aegis of Army
Software Development Centre, Directorate General of Information System and
automates various ‘A’ functions (like Human Resource Management, Finance,
Office Automation, Legal & Law) at unit level. The application will replace
legacy applications with the facility of data migration from them. Each soldier
will have a dashboard where he can see his personal information and status of
his DO Pt II Orders. It has the capability of integration with other applications
including ARPAN (developed for automation of Record Offices). Besides
automating various ‘A’ functions, it also provides faster means of transfer of
DO Pt II Orders to the Records offices and PCDA(O) with greater accuracy
which results in higher acceptance of the same and early admittance of
financial dues to the personal.
Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS releasing the HRMS
2.0 handed over by Lt Gen JS Matharu DGIS on
22 Apr 15.
CAMBRIAN PATROL SELECTION 2015
Maj Gen Rajbir Singh, VSM, Commander JL Wing
presenting the rolling trophy to 3/4 Gorkha Riles
on 04 Apr 15.
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The Cambrian Patrol Selection Trial was conducted by Commando Wing,
JL Wing, Infantry School, Belgaum wef 23 Mar to 04 Apr 15 wherein a
total of 13 teams participated. The teams were assessed on various
procedures and drills like close target recce, river crossing, NBC and
combat first aid to name a few, over a testing period of 72 hours without
respite. They traversed across rugged terrain for around 100 Km with
an individual battle load upto 35 kg. The 3/4 Gorkha Rifles (Eastern
Command) was adjudged first and has been selected to represent the
country and the army in the coveted Cambrian Patrol Exercise to be held
in Wales (UK). The runner up team was 8 Garhwal Rifles. The rolling
trophy was awarded to 3/4 Gorkha Rifles by Maj Gen Rajbir Singh, VSM,
Commander JL Wing, on 04 Apr 15.
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IN FOCUS
INDIAN ARMY EVEREST MASSIF EXPEDITION
Fifty years ago, an Indian team, led by Capt (then Lieutenant Commander) MS Kohli
conquered the coveted Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) for the first time. Major A S
Cheema, became the first Indian to summit and proved that the Indian Army can
triumph over the mightiest of obstacles. On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee year
of this first ascent of the Mount Everest by India, the Indian Army Everest Massif
Expedition 2015 is embarking on a challenging journey to scale the highest and
the fourth highest mountain in the world, i.e. the Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse.
Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS, handed over the Expedition Flag to the team on 01 Apr 15
during the Flag Off Ceremony conducted at Manekshaw Centre. The team will not
only summit monumental peaks, but also clean the Everest region by bringing down
non-biodegradable mountaineering waste left on it by a generation of climbers. Thus
Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS, handing over
conveying a message of our Honourable Prime Minister’s vision of a clean environment the Expedition Flag to the expedition
to the entire world. The expedition will carry out cleaning of the staging camps from
leader Major RS Jamwal on 01 Apr
09 to 15 May 2015 and will attempt the ascent from 16 May 2015 onwards. Major RS
2015
Jamwal, an experienced mountaineer is the expedition leader.
EXERCISE ‘BRAHMASHIRA’
To hone its combat skills and validate its strike capabilities the ‘Kharga Corps’
undertook Exercise ‘BRAHMASHIRA’ in the area of Suratgarh in Rajasthan. The
exercise was conceptualised by the Kharga Corps under the aegis of Western
Command for rapid mobilisation and speedy multiple offensives deep into enemy
territory. More than 20000 troops participated in the exercise which envisaged
mechanised manoeuvres in an entire spectrum of new generation of equipment,
including major weapon platforms.
Live Firing By Artillery During Exercise
AKRAMAN-II
With the aim of testing combat endurance and operational skills, a forthright-long
exercise ‘Akraman-II’ was conducted by the Chetak Corps. The exercise conceptualized
by Sapta Shakti Command involved rapid mobilisation and execution of offensive plans
by launching multiple thrusts in sync with the Air force.
The troops were exercised through the full spectrum of operations in desert terrain.
More than 300 combat vehicles, main battles tanks, long range artillery guns and
about 10,000 troops took part in the exercise. Swift mechanized maneuvers along
with troop insertion using third dimension were thoroughly rehearsed during the
exercise. Improved mobility, inventory management techniques and the extensive use
of information technology was ensured during the exercise so that the logistics keep
pace with the fast paced asymmetric battlefield.
Mechanised Maneuvers During
Exercise
TANK BIATHLON COMPETITION
Tank In Action During the Competition
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Tank Biathlon Competition was conducted from 30 Mar to 02 Apr 15 in Division
Battle School (DBS) at Babina Field Firing Range (BFFR) under the aegis of
31 Armd Div. The 12 participating teams got an opportunity to compete in Tk
Driving, Main Gun & Secy Armt Firing. The competition took place in two parts,
a relay race and indl race. The aim of the Competition was to select the Indian
Army team to represent India in the Tk Biathlon: MOSCOW- 2015, to be held
in Aug 2015 at Albino Rgs, Russia. Two crews have been selected from each
command. On completion of the competition Maj Gen Alok Kler, VSM, GOC, 31
Armd Div distributed prizes to winners and motivated them.
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SNIPPETS
SPL BPM AT NATHU LA PASS
An Indo – Chinese Special Border Personal Meeting was held at the historic
‘Nathu La Pass’ in Sikkim on 14 Apr 15 on the occasion of Baisakhi.
The Special Border Personnel Meeting included formal and informal
interactions between both delegations followed by Peace and Tranquillity
Volleyball and Table Tennis matches, in which mixed teams comprising of
players from both countries participated. This was followed by a cultural
program portraying the diversity of both the countries. An atmosphere of
cordiality and friendship prevailed.
Volleyball match During the BPM at Natu la Pass
on 14 Apr 15
REHABILITATION CAMP
Trishakti Corps organized a Medical Outreach Camp and Rehabilitation
Camp for the Differently Abled Ex Servicemen and their dependents at
Katihar on 27 & 28 Apr 2015. The camp provided medical care and
consultation for eye and ENT disorders, free distribution of medicines
and presentation of assistive devices for Differently Abled persons. The
camp was inaugurated by Lt Gen GS Chandel, YSM, GOC, Trishakti Corps
who reiterated the commitment of the Indian Army towards the veterans
and families of servicemen and Ex servicemen. A total of 112 physically
challenged beneficiaries were presented assistive devices which included
wheelchairs, tricycles, crutches, walking sticks and spectacles.
Lt Gen GS Chandel, YSM, GOC Trishakti Corps
with à beneiciary during the Rehabilitation Camp
at Katihar on 28 Apr 15
INDO - OMAN JOINT EXERCISE
Battle Drill being conducted during the Joint
Exercise at Jebel Akdhar in Jan 15
The first ever Joint Military Exercise with a Gulf Nation by Indian Army (IA)
was conducted in Oman in January 2015. The platoon level Inaugural IndoOman Joint Exercise was conducted under the ageis of Royal Army of Oman
(RAO) for a duration of two weeks at Jebel Akdhar Training Area, Muscat,
Oman. The IA was represented by a platoon of 1 NAGA (DRAS) during this
Inaugural Joint Exercise while the RAO was represented by a Platoon from
Northern Frontier Regiment. The exercise was primarily aimed at enhancing
Indo-Oman bilateral military relations and develop interoperability in Counter
Terrorist operations through mutual exchange of best practices. The training
culminated with a Joint Lecture and Demonstration on Advance to Contact
by RAO & a Joint Demonstration by IA on Search & Destroy Operation.
ATTESTATION PARADE
Lt Gen SPS Katewa, AVSM, Commandant of ASC Centre & College and
Colonel Commandant of the ASC reviewed the impressive Attestation
Parade in which 292 recruits passed out from the ASC Centre (North)
on 25 Mar 2015. ASC Centre (North) is an institution that trains Animal
and Store Handlers, MT Drivers and Chefs for the complete Indian Army.
All the parents present were honoured with a prestigious ‘Gaurav Padak’
instituted by the Indian Army as a small token of recognition of their
noble gesture of encouraging their ward to join the countless braves of
the Indian Army.
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Lt Gen SPS Katewa, AVSM, Commandant of ASC
Centre & College and Colonel Commandant of
the ASC reviewing the attestation parade on 25
Mar 15.
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SNIPPETS
TRAINING TO LEBANESE ARMED FORCES
The complete security scenario of Lebanon governed by its ethnic fault
lines throws unperceptive challenges to the peacekeepers deployed there.
9 SIKHLI Battalion Group is operationally deployed in Sector East as part
of UNIFIL under UNSCR 1701. Its area of operation is characterized by
most arduous operational environment found in the entire UNIFIL Area of
Operations coupled with significant strategic importance of the area. In
furtherance of the UN Mandate of strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces
(LAF) and assisting them to ensure the security situation in the country,
INDBATT reaffirmed its strong commitment and organised another phase
of Capacity Building Training for the LAF. An exhaustive training capsule
incorporating various aspects of Enhanced Military Drills, Map Reading, Night Navigation, Signal Communication and Military
Administration was organised for LAF personnel. The training helped the LAF troops to further hone their tactical proficiency.
Such activities undertaken by the Battalion ensured in UNIFIL and INDBATT building a positive image of itself in the eyes of LAF
and the local population, the same being equally appreciated by LAF Commanders.
DE-ADDICTION CAMPAIGN
De-addiction campaign was launched by Western Command to spread
awareness on the subject of drug abuse amongst the youth of rural
areas. Aimed at building a better society the campaign was organized at
Amritsar(Khasa Areas), Ferozepur Area, Gurdaspur Area and Dera Baba
Nanak Area in the State of Punjab. In order to derive maximum benefit
from the campaign, various activities were executed across the State,
Run for Health, Slogan Writing Competition, Lectures covering the aspects
of Drug Abuse Associated Health Problems and Steps for De- addiction,
Skits highlighting the socio economic problems related to Drug Abuse, Deaddiction March, Painting Competition. De-addiction campaigns organized
at these locations drew positive response from the local population and many parents came forward to get their children
counseled by the Drug De-addiction Centre.
INAUGURATION OF CORPS BATTLE SCHOOL
Corps Battle School at Samdong, North Sikkim for High Altitude Warfare training
for the troops of Eastern Command was inaugurated by Lt Gen MMS Rai, AVSM,
VSM, GOC-In-C Eastern Command on 30 Apr 2015. It was the vision of the Army
Cdr to establish a training institute on the lines of HAWS Gulmarg to train the
troops of Eastern Command on terrain, specific to the AOR. Striking Lion Division,
under guidance of Trishakti Corps, undertook the arduous task and achieved the
milestone within six months with complete infrastructure, instructor staff and
specialized equipment for the training put in place. The first batch of 50 Students
commenced training wef 01 May 15.
BETI BACHAO, BETI PADHAO
“Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” (Save girl child, educate girl child) is a Government of
India scheme that aims to generate awareness and improving the efficiency of welfare
services meant for women. Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi launched the campaign
on 22 January 15 from Panipat, Haryana on International Day of the Girl Child. In
order to promote the campaign in the Armed Forces, 326 Lt AD Regt (Comp) under
the aegis of 616 (I) AD Bde organized a “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” campaign for the
personnel of Rising Star AD Bde on 28 Feb 15. The campaign was organised for all
ranks, their families and children. A total of 900 personnel attended the campaign
and various events were organized like Lecture on Women Empowerment, Recurring
Deposit Scheme through AWWA(FPO), Civil Post Office Deposit Scheme for Girl Child,
Sukanya Samridhi Account, SBI and Traffic Safety.
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SPORTS AND ADVENTURE
ARMY POLO CHAMPIONSHIP 2014-15
The Delhi Polo Season was heal at Delhi from 02 - 08 Feb 2015. The final of the
tournament was witnessed by Gen Dalbir Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC,
COAS, who commended the regiment for its performance and conduct. The enthralling
final was played between 61 Cav ‘A’ Team and RVC in which the 61 Cav emerged
victorious. The final tally was 10 - 5½ goals. The team was ably led by Lt Col Ravi
Rathore, Second - in - Command who scored 5 goals in the final. The winning team
comprised of Lt Col Ravi Rathore (Captain), Maj Vishal Chauhan, Capt Apurva Dabhade
and LD Iliyas Ali.
CYCLING EXPEDITION
To motivate youth to join Indian Army and to spread awareness about biodegradable
and non-biodegradable energy resources, 65 Engr Br Regt (PMS) conducted a
cycling expedition, from 13 to 21 Mar 2015 from Gandhinagar to Nasirabad. The
cycling team comprised of 12 members i.e. one Officer, one JCO and 10 OR. The
team started from Gandhinagar and went through Mehsana, Unjha, Palanpur, Mount
Abu, Pindwara, Udaipur, Chittorgarh and finally reached Nasirabad covering a total
distance of 686 Km on 21 Mar. Every year Army conducts such events to foster
camaraderie and feeling of brotherhood among the soldiers and also to encourage
them to participate in adventure activities with full enthusiasm.
RANBANKURA RIDERS CLUB RALLY
As a concerted effort to reach out to Ex Servicemen in the villages and to the villagers
of border areas as also to develop synergy with them in Bikaner region, a Motorcycle
Rally consisting of 16 Bullet Motor Cycle Riders was flagged off from Bikaner on 02
Apr 15. The rally was led by the GOC Ranbankura Division Maj Gen JK Sharma with
other participants being young officers. The rally passed through regions of Bajju,
Ranjitpura, Jaisalmer and Agneu and finally culminated at Bikaner on 03 Apr 15 after
covering nearly 430 Kms in two days across the Thar desert and also had interaction
with people.
TREKKING EXPEDITION
10 ASSAM/91 Inf Bde undertook a Pathfinder Trekking Expedition to Ombattu Gudda
(Western Ghats) from 15 to 25 Mar 15 under the aegis of ‘Southern Star Comd’. The
Pathfinder Trekking Expedition covered a distance of 160 Km over 10 days testing
the team for endurance, navigation & survival skills. In addn to charting out a safe
& challenging route for future trekkers, the expedition also cataloged the rich flora &
fauna of the region. The Expedition was ‘Flagged Off’ by Brig Samir Salunke, Cdr 91
Inf Bde & ‘Flagged In’ by Maj Gen AK Singh, VSM, GOC K & K Sub Area respectively.
The expedition was led by Maj Ben MS of 10 ASSAM with one JCO & 10 OR under
comd. The newly charted route has been painstakingly marked by use of Cairns &
the GPS Data regarding the same have been shared with local trekking clubs.
EXPEDITION TO INDRAHAR PASS
As part of the 11th Raising Day celebrations, the Yol based Rising Star Corps launched
a ten day trekking expedition to the towering Indrahar Pass at 15000 ft seated in
the mighty Dhauladhar Ranges in Himachal Pradesh. The expedition self contained
inculcated the spirit of adventure and nurtured esprit-de corps amongst the troops
participating. The expedition of four Officers and Sixteen Other Ranks, was flagged
off by Lt Gen Rajeev Tewari, GOC, Rising Star Corps on 17 Apr 15 and was flagged
in on 26 Apr 15.
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RAISING DAYS
Lt Gen Bobby Mathews AVSM, VSM, releasing the First
Day Cover during 50th Raising Day of Golden Katar
Div on 01 Apr 15.
Lt Gen A B Shivane, VSM, laying wreath during 50th
Raising Day of 1 Corps at Mathura on 01 Apr 15.
Lt Gen Amit Sarin, DGOS paying homage at the Amar
Jawan Jyoti during the 240 th raising day of Army
Ordnance Corps on 08 Apr 15
Lt Gen Arun Kumar Sahani, UYSM, SM, VSM, GOCin-C South Western Comd paying homage during the
11th Raising Day on 15 Apr 15.
Lt Gen SP Nawathe GOC 101 Area paying homage to
Martyrs during their 52nd Raising Day on 22 Apr 15.
Maj Gen Avinash Singh, YSM, Colnel of the 3rd
Gorkha Riles laying wreath at War Memorial during
bicentenary celebration on 24 Apr 15
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AR M
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Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) facilitates placement of
retired/retiring Army personnel, widows and wards in getting a suitable
job in public/ private sector and Govt offices.
Website: www.exarmynaukri.com
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VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR MAY 2015
OFFICERS
Post
Head Security
Manager, Charitable Foundation Trust
Regional Manager Finance
Chief Security Officer, Factory
Dy Manager, Travel Company
Manager, Skill Development
Chief Security Officer, PSU
Project Director
Special Striking Force, Odisha Police
Jharkhand Police
FEO Reliance JIO
Field Manager in Mahindra Finance
Security Supervisor
Believe Solution Pvt Ltd Conductor
UP State Road Transport Corporation
Consolidation Accountant
Site Engineers
Special Striking Force, Odisha Police
Jharkhand Police
Security Asst Grade-II Lok Sabha
Security Guards Believe Solution Pvt Ltd
Field Executive Mahindra Finance
FEO Reliance JIO
Conductor UP State Road Transport Corporation
Consolidation Accountant
Location
Mumbai
Delhi
Varanasi
Murshidabad
Gurgaon
Aligarh
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ajmer & Cochin
Kolkata & Delhi NCR
Pay (Per Year)
18-20 Lac
12-15 Lac
11 Lac + Car
11 Lac
8-9 Lac
8-9 Lac
6 Lac+DA+Allces
12 Lacs
JCOs
Odisha
Jharkhand
All India
UP & Uttrakhand
Jamnagar (Gujrat)
UP
3.5-4 Lac
2-2.5 Lac
4-5 Lac
2.5-3 Lac
2.5-3 Lac
PB-1, GP-1900/-
UP
Kolkata & Delhi NCR
PB-1, GP 2000/Last pay drawn
NCOs
Odisha
Jharkhand
New Delhi
Jamnagar (Gujrat)
UP & Uttrakhand
All India
UP
UP
2.5-3 Lac
1.8-2 Lac
3-4 Lac
2-2.5 Lac
2.5-3 Lac
3.5-4 Lac
PB-1, GP-1900/PB-1, GP 2000/-
Note : Offrs/JCOs/OR likely to retire in next year are requested to register with AWPO.
Offrs/JCOs/OR already registered are requested to contact their respective Placement Node (PN).
-Number of vacancies existing are much more than listed above.
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