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2020 1-15 March Vol 67 No 5 ` 5 SAINIK Samachar Indian Armed Forces: Empowering Women The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the recipients of the Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2019, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on March 8, 2020. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the Nari Shakti Awardees, in New Delhi on March 8, 2020. In This Issue Since 1909 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS President's Colour to INS Shivaji 4 (Initially published as FAUJI AKHBAR) Vol. 67 q No 5 11 - 25 Phalguna 1941 (Saka) 1-15 March 2020 The journal of India’s Armed Forces published every fortnight in thirteen languages including Hindi & English on behalf of Ministry of Defence. It is not necessarily an organ for the expression of the Government’s defence policy. The published items represent the views of respective writers and correspondents. Editor-in-Chief Ruby Thinda Sharma Senior Editor Manoj Tuli Sub Editors Sub Maj Baiju G RM lays foundation 6 HAL: New LCH 7 Coordination Kunal Kumar stone of Thal Sena… Production Hangar… Business Manager Dhirendra Kumar Our Correspondents DELHI: Col Aman Anand; Gp Capt Anupam Banerjee; Cdr Vivek Madhwal; Nampibou Marinmai; Divyanshu Kumar; Savvy Hasan Khan; Michael JS; Azhagudurai; BENGALURU: Guru Prasad HL; CHANDIGARH: Anil Gaur; CHENNAI: M Ponnein Selvan; GANDHINAGAR: Wg Cdr Puneet Chadha; GUWAHATI: Lt Col P Khongsai; IMPHAL: Lt Col M Vaishnava; JALANDHAR : Gagandeep Kaur; JAMMU: Lt Col Devender Anand; JAIPUR: Lt Col Sombit Ghosh; KOCHI: Cdr Sridhar E Warrier; KOHIMA: Lt Col SK Sharma; KOLKATA: Dipannita Dhar; LUCKNOW: Gargi Malik Sinha; MUMBAI: Cdr Mehul Karnik, Himanshu Singh; NAGPUR: Gp Capt BB Pande; PALAM: Gp Capt Anupam Banerjee (Offg.); PRAYAGRAJ: Gp Capt BB Pande (Offg.); PUNE: Mahesh Iyengar; SECUNDERABAD: G Surendra Babu; SHILLONG; Wg Cdr Ratnakar Singh; SRINAGAR: Col Rajesh Kalia; TEZPUR: Lt Col Harsh Wardhan Pande; THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ms Dhanya Sanal K; UDHAMPUR: Lt 18 Women Achiever's Offshore Patrol Vessel Col Abhinav Navneet; Capt CG Raju. 24 VISAKHAPATNAM: 23 Performance of OFB and four DPSUs… launched Published by: 25 GRSE delivers ASWC Kavaratti to… A Bharat Bhushan Babu, ADG (M&C) 26 CGDA inaugurates DAD Residential… S Subramanian, Director (PR) 27 409 Gallantry and other Defence… Directorate of Public Relations, South Block, 29 Chakravyuh Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-110011 30 Armed Force Panorama Editorial Office: L-1 Block, Church Road, New Delhi-110001, Telefax : 23094668 Telephone : 23092768 Email : [email protected] E-in-C: ASCON-32078 For subscriptions contact : Business Manager, Sainik Samachar, Telephone : 23092768 Women Role Models/Stree Shakti in Subscription Rates: Inland (Ordinary): One Year Rs 100.00, Overseas (Surface Mail): Rs 450.00 Concessional (per year): Rs 20.00 (Applicable for Armed Forces 8 dependants of service personnel & ex-Servicemen.) For all correspondence subscribers must quote their subscription number On front cover: IAF's first women fighter pilots, Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh were awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on International Women's Day. For more details visit our website: http://sainiksamachar.nic.in Follow us on: www.facebook.com/DefenceMinIndia https://twitter.com/spokespersonMoD https://www.instagram.com/prodefense/ Total pages 36 with Covers President's Colour to INS Shivaji he President of India and the TSupreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, Shri Ram Nath Kovind awarded the President’s Colour to INS Shivaji, Lonavla, commanded by Commodore Ravnish Seth, on February 13, 2020. The President’s Colour is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon any military unit was received by Nishan Adhikari on behalf of INS Shivaji during an impressive ceremonial parade comprising 130 officers and 630 Sailors of the Indian Navy that also included a 150 men Guard of Honour. President addressing the Parade. Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the Governor of Maharashtra, Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral AK Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief, Southern Naval Command along with senior defence and civilian dignitaries were present on the occasion and witnessed the ceremonial parade. The President congratulated the Officers and Sailors of INS Shivaji for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and impressive appearance of the establishment. He also Award of President's Colour to INS Shivaji by President. President reviewing the Guard. 4 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2020 Officers of Station Lonavla with the President. congratulated the personnel of INS era to conclude his speech. and Chemical Defence including Shivaji both Past and Present for the INS Shivaji was established in Damage Control and Fire Fighting, great service rendered to the nation 1945 and it is one of the premier Main & Auxiliary Controls. Overall, for the past 75 years in pursuance training establishments of Indian the establishment conducts more of their duties. The contribution of Navy. The establishment has been than 500 courses for officers and INS Shivaji in training of modern- entrusted with responsibility of sailors and has an annual training day Marine Engineers was specially imparting training to officers and throughput of more than 2800 noted by the President. The President sailors of the Indian Navy, Indian wished all personnel of INS Shivaji Coast Guard and friendly foreign officers and 7800 sailors. Shivaji greater heights and achievements in Navies in the domains of Marine also has the proud privilege of following decades of technological Engineering. Nuclear, Biological imparting training to personnel from 20 countries worldwide with an annual throughput of over 250 international trainees on an average. A Special Cover marking the Platinum Jubilee of INS Shivaji was also released by the President. The award of Presidents Colour marks a very important milestone in the history of INS Shivaji. The President’s Colour shall be proudly displayed and carried at all ceremonial parades at INS Shivaji to motivate and inspire all future Marine Engineers of the Navy. President witnessing the proceedings of the Parade during award of President's Colour. - PRO Pune March 1-15, 2020 Sainik Samachar 5 RM lays foundation stone of Thal Sena Bhawan at Delhi Cantt aksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Rlaid the foundation stone of new Army Headquarters ‘Thal Sena Bhawan’ at Delhi Cantt on February 21, 2020. Addressing soldiers on the occasion, Shri Rajnath Singh said, all the departments of the Army as well as the Department of Military Affairs will come under one roof and collectively contribute towards national security, besides effectively dealing with defence-related issues. He added that the new building Raksha Mantri unveiling foundation stone of Thal Sena Bhawan at Delhi Cantt on February will play a significant role in saving 21, 2020. Also seen is COAS General MM Naravane. valuable resources and contribute to administrative efficiency. Raksha Raksha Mantri also underlined Assessment (GRIHA) norms. Approx. Mantri termed the foundation stone the importance of greater jointness 7.5 lakh square meters of area will of the new building as a ‘source and integration among the Armed be constructed to house the office of inspiration that will remind the Forces, noting that the appointment complex and parking. people of the country about the of Chief of the Defence Staff and The building, expected to sacrifices made by our soldiers’. creation of Department of Military be constructed in five years, will Shri Rajnath Singh credited the Affairs are some of the important house offices, residential complex Armed Forces personnel for making steps in that direction. He expressed for security personnel with basic an invaluable contribution towards confidence that this jointness will amenities. More than 1,700 officers nation building, saying that India has help in increasing the military both military & civilian and 1,300 emerged as one of the most powerful capabilities of the country and bring sub staff will be accommodated in nations due to the sacrifices made by more synergy in handling defence the new building. the soldiers. He hoped that the new related issues. Presently, Army Headquarters building will not just be an edifice of The new building, proposed is spread over several pockets Army personnel and civilian defence in an area of 39 acres, has been i.e. South Block, Sena Bhawan, staff, but will inspire the people to conceptualised as a multi-storey Hutments Area, RK Puram, Shankar achieve new goals with renewed green building, adopting Green Vihar and other places. passion and enthusiasm. Rating for Integrated Habitat - PRO Defence Raksha Mantri performing Bhoomi Pujan during the ground breaking ceremony of Thal Sena Bhawan at Delhi Cantt. Also seen is COAS General MM Naravane. Graphical plan of Thal Sena Bhawan to be constructed at Delhi Cantt. 6 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2020 HAL: New LCH Production Hangar inaugurated overnment has adopted Prime GMinister Shri Narendra Modi’s mantra of “Make in India, for India and the world” to build strong defence and security infrastructure in the country. This was stated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh after inaugurating the new Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar at Helicopter Division in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Complex at Bengaluru, Karnataka on February Shri Rajnath Singh commended field of fixed wing and rotary aircraft, 27, 2020. He said, in the last five HAL for being the