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2018 1-15 March Vol 65 No 5 ` 5 SAINIK Samachar

Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman welcomes her Tajikistan counterpart Lt Gen Mirzo Sherali pic: Rajesh Kumar Khanande The Chief of Defence Forces of New Zealand, Lt. Gen, Timothy Keating paying homage to martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti, Gate, in on February 20, 2018. pic: Fulchand Kitadikar and Vijay kumar Vijay pic: Fulchand Kitadikar and

The Chief of Staff of UK Gen Sir Nicholas Carter laying wreath on the martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, New Delhi on February 15, 2018. In This Issue Since 1909 RakshaBIRTH Mantri ANNIVERSARY visits CELEBRATIONSMilitary Hospital 4 Jammu after terror strike…

(Initially published as FAUJI AKHBAR) Vol. 65 q No 5 10 Chaitra- 24 Phalguna, 1939-40 (Saka) 1-15 March 2018 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 Hasibur Rahman Senior Editor Ms Ruby T Sharma Raksha Mantri visits Tiger 5 Governor’s Banner 6 Editor Ehsan Khusro Division awarded to NCC Group… Sub Editor Sub Maj KC Sahu Coordination Kunal Kumar Business Manager Rajpal Our Correspondents DELHI: Col Aman Anand; Capt DK Sharma VSM; Wg Cdr Anupam Banerjee; Manoj Tuli; Nampibou Marinmai; Ved Pal; Divyanshu Kumar; Photo Editor: K Ramesh; ALLAHABAD: Gp Capt BB Pande; BENGALURU: Guruprasad HL; CHANDIGARH: Anil Gaur; : T Shanmugam; GANDHINAGAR: Wg Cdr Abhishek Matiman; GUWAHATI: Lt Col Suneet Newton; IMPHAL: Lt Col Ajay Kumar Sharma; JALANDHAR : Anil Gaur; JAMMU: Lt Col Devender Anand; JAIPUR: Lt Col Manish Ojha; KOCHI: Cdr Sridhar E Warrier ; KOHIMA: Col Chiranjeet Konwer; KOLKATA: 11 Ceremonial BPM held on… Wg Cdr SS Birdi; Dipannita Dhar; : Ms Gargi Malik Sinha; : Cdr Admiral 's Rahul Sinha; Narendra Vispute; NAGPUR: Wg Cdr Samir S Gangakhedkar; PALAM: 12 Investiture… Wg Cdr AR Giri;: Mahesh Iyengar; : G Surendra Babu; 13 IN reviews Refit of Ships and… visit to Saudi Arabia 8 Wg Cdr Ratnakar Singh; Col Rajesh Kalia; Lt SHILLONG; SRINAGAR: TEZPUR: 14 Joint Conference on Water… Col Sombit Ghosh; THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ms Dhanya Sanal K; UDHAMPUR: Col NN Joshi; VISAKHAPATNAM: Capt CG Raju. 15 Indian Coast Guard Ship C-161… 16 Citizen’s Army in Nation Building Published by: 19 Third International Federation… Ms SR Rajashekar, Official Spokesperson, MoD 22 ICG averts Ecological Disaster… Nungsanglemba Ao, Officiating Addl DG (M&C) 25 IAAMS Inaugurated at INS… Directorate of Public Relations, South Block, 27 Army Conducts ‘Naoshera Day’ Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-110011 28 School Children visit ICGS… Follow us on: 34 Chakravyuh

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http://sainiksamachar.nic.in On front cover: Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman receiving the Defence Minister of Tajikistan Lt Gen Mirzo Sherali in South Block, New Delhi on February 8, 2018. pic: Rakesh Mangaraj Raksha Mantri visits Military Hospital Jammu after terror strike in Sunjuwan Military Station

aksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman Rvisited 166 Military Hospital (MH) Jammu on February 12, 2018 and met the sufferers of terror strike, who were under treatment at MH. She was accompanied by Lt Gen YVK Mohan, GOC Rising Star Corps and briefed by Brig Ajay Malik, Commandant MH Jammu. She met all the injured individually, interacted with them and also discussed about ongoing treatment with team of doctors. The injured shared the life threatening horrors faced by them and the Raksha Mantri listened to them patiently, pacified them and assured of all suitable actions and befitting reply to the enemy for this misadventure. The Raksha Mantri burst into tears while interacting with Mrs Shahzada who gave birth to a baby girl despite being grievously injured by the terrorists. She comforted her with a affectionate hug. The RM again burst into tears while interacting with Miss Neha D/o Martyr Hony Lt Madan Lal Choudhary and gave her a motherly hug. She wished all of them a speedy recovery. The Raksha Mantri complimented the Commandant, his team of Doctors and Staff for their relentless life saving efforts and attending to all the injured with relentless efforts exhibiting praiseworthy professionalism. - Lt Col Devender Anand pix : Shri SN Acharya

Raksha Mantri accompanied by GOC Rising Star Corps Lt Gen YVK Mohan visited 166 MH and interacted with injured soldiers and family members

4 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Raksha Mantri visits Tiger Division

n her maiden visit, the Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala ISitharaman visited Tiger Division on February 12, 2018. The Raksha Mantri rushed to Jammu with primary focus to review the situation after the terrorists entered in Sunjuwan Military Station in which three terrorists were killed and six brave soldiers attained Martyrdom. She was received by Lt Gen YVK Mohan, General Officer Commanding, Rising Star Corps and SK Mishra, AOC, at Air Force Station Jammu.

Raksha Mantri being briefed by GOC Rising Star Corps Lt Gen YVK Mohan on Sunjuwan Military Station attack The Raksha Mantri was briefed by the GOC Rising Star Corps about the operation and reviewed the situation by an aerial reconnaissance. She also discussed the operational integrities and other concerning issues with senior officers at Tiger Division. The Raksha Mantri visited Military Hospital Jammu and interacted with all the injured soldiers, families and children. She also called upon Ms Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed, the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir and discussed the prevailing security issues. Later the Raksha Mantri interacted with the Media personnel during a Press Conference at Jammu before her departure to New Delhi. Raksha Mantri accompanied by GOC Rising Star Corps Lt Gen YVK Mohan addressing media during Press Conference at Jammu - Lt Col Devender Anand Military Station on February 12, 2018 pix : Shri SN Acharya

Raksha Mantri being received by GOC Rising Star Corps Lt Gen YVK Mohan and AOC, AF Stn Jammu on arrival at Technical Airport Jammu on February 12, 2018

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 5 Governor’s Banner awarded to NCC Group HQ, Lucknow

he Annual presentation of awards Tto the best cadets and NCC Group of Uttar Pradesh National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate for the training year 2017-18 was held at Raj Bhawan in Lucknow on February 3, 2018. Shri Ram Naik, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presented Gold and Silver Medals to the best cadets of all three Wings viz the Army, Navy & Air Force comprising of junior and senior division boy and girl cadets. The immaculately attired cadets smartly marched forward to receive and achievements of Uttar Pradesh. Governor’s Banner. their medals from the Governor to a thunderous applause by the The Governor’s Banner for the The cadets who received the gathering. The NCC Cadets also best NCC Group HQ was awarded Governor’s Gold Medals (2017- presented an impressive cultural to NCC Group Headquarter 18) were Cadet Agriya Srivastava programme at the Raj Bhawan Lucknow. Brig AK Singh, Group and Cadet Ravinder Kumar of NCC showcasing the culture, heritage Commander Lucknow received the Group HQ Kanpur, Cadet Vikas

6 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Mohit Kumar of Group HQ Kanpur. The Governor Shri Ram Naik in his address congratulated the cadets for their laudable achievements and said that the NCC Cadets form one of the most “disciplined group of youth” in the country. He praised the cadets for their dedication, commitment, honesty and selflessness in facing the challenges as well as achieving their goals. He highlighted that NCC is always working for a better future of the youth in the country. NCC plays a very important role in Nation building, he added. On this occasion, Shri Ram Naik remembered his training as a NCC Cadet. He shared his own experiences with the cadets and appreciated the efficient social service works being undertaken by NCC Cadets all over the country. Shri Ram Naik announced rupees One Lakh prize to the NCC Cadets who participated in the cultural programme held at Raj Bhawan on this occasion. The welcome address on this occasion was given by Maj Gen RGR Tiwari, Additional Director General of NCC Directorate (UP) who thanked the Governor for sparing valuable time to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. Maj Gen Tiwari said that the NCC Directorate (UP) has secured fourth position in Republic Day Camp 2018, out of Seventeen NCC Directorates across the country. He also spoke at length about the aims, training and achievements of the NCC Singh of Group HQ Allahabad, to Cadet Hardeep Kaur of Group Directorate (UP) during the training Cadet Sumit Kumar Rai and Cadet HQ Ghaziabad, Cadet Shreshtha year 2017-18. He expressed hope Chatanya Rathore of Group HQ Saxena and Cadet Khooshbu of that the cadets would strive harder Lucknow and Cadet Shikha Kumari Group HQ Varanasi ‘B’, Cadet to achieve the best position in the of Group HQ . Governor’s Manoj Gupta and Cadet VS Karki coming year. Silver Medals (2017-18) were given of Group HQ Lucknow and Cadet - Gargi Malik Sinha

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 7 Admiral Sunil Lanba's visit to Saudi Arabia

dmiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman, AChiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff visited Saudi Arabia on a bilateral visit from February 4-8, 2018. The visit was aimed at consolidating cooperation between the Armed Forces of both India and Saudi Arabia and also to explore new avenues of defence cooperation. During his visit, the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff held bilateral discussions with His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Aysesh, Deputy Defence Minister, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency In addition to holding important India has historical linkages General Abdul Rahman bin Saleh bilateral discussions, the Admiral with Saudi Arabia that date back Al-Bunyan, Chief of General Staff, visited the Naval Operations Centre, several centuries. The two countries Royal Saudi Armed Forces and Naval Fire and Rescue School and established formal diplomatic Vice Admiral Fahd bin Abdulla Al- relations in 1947. The Defence Western Fleet at Jeddah where Ghofaily, Commander, Royal Saudi relationship between India and Naval Forces. He also interacted he was conducted around the Saudi Arabia has matured over the with the Commanders of the Royal operational facilities, which included years, with the two countries signing Saudi Arabian Land Forces, Air a visit to HMS Dammam, an Al- a Memorandum of Understanding Forces and Air Defence Forces. Riyadh class frigate. on Defence Cooperation in February

8 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 2014. The Defence Cooperation The cooperates at the at between the two countries is with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Ezhimala. Warships from Indian progressed through the Annual Joint on many fronts, which includes Navy have been regularly visiting Committee on Defence Cooperation training exchanges, Hydrographic ports in Saudi Arabia, with Indian (JCDC) Meeting. The last JCDC cooperation and participation of the Naval ships Mumbai, Trishul and Meeting was conducted in New Saudi Navy in the annual Admirals’ Aditya making port call at Jeddah Delhi on November 29, 2017. Cup Sailing Regatta, conducted from May 16-19, 2017. The and Air Force also maintain healthy cooperation with the Royal Saudi Army and Air Force. Officers from the Royal Saudi Armed Forces undergo training at various Indian defence training institutes including National Defence Academy, Defence Services and National Defence College. In addition, officers from the Indian Army and Royal Saudi Army have participated as ‘Observers’ in select exercises conducted by armies of both countries. - Capt DK Sharma

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 9 Defence Secretary visits Kashmir

he Defence Secretary Mr Sanjay security situation and also interacted TMitra arrived in Srinagar on with the commanders and troops on February 9, 2018 for a review of ground. He was also briefed on the the overall security situation in the close coordination amongst all the Valley. During the visit, the Defence government agencies in maintaining Secretary visited the forward areas peace in the region. Mr Mitra also along the where visited Badami Bagh Cantonment he was briefed on the prevailing where he was briefed by Lt Gen AK

Bhatt, Chinar Corps Commander about the Counter Infiltration and Counter Terrorism Grids functional in the Valley. Mr Mitra appreciated the various measures instituted to strengthen the security posture and the good job being done by all the Security Forces. - Col Rajesh Kalia

10 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Ceremonial BPM held on Chinese Spring Festival

ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting A (BPM) on the occasion of 'Chinese Spring Festival' was conducted on February 13, 2018 at Chinese BPM hut in Moldo Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in sector of Eastern . The Delegations were led by Col Deependra Jasrotia of the Indian side and Senior Lt Col Bu Hong Dong from the Chinese side. The BPM was marked by saluting the National flag of by both the delegation members. This was followed by the ceremonial address by both delegation leaders covering exchange of greetings, wishes and vote of thanks which reflected the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level at the border. Thereafter, a cultural programme showcasing vibrant Chinese culture and traditional grandeur was organised, followed by lunch. Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment. The delegation parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC. Both sides also sought to build on the mutual feeling to uphold the treaties and agreements signed between the Governments of the two sides to maintain peace and tranquility along the LAC. - Col Rajesh Kalia

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 11 Northern Command Investiture Ceremony

t Gen D Anbu, GOC-in-C, LNorthern Command presented gallantry awards to the officers and other ranks in a solemn and impressive Investiture Ceremony at Udhampur on February 14, 2018. During the ceremony, the Army Commander presented 39 Sena Medals (Gallantry) including two posthumous awards to the brave officers and soldiers for their exemplary act of bravery and valour. The Army Commander also presented Unit Appreciation to 26 units for their overall outstanding performance in the Command Theatre in the year 2017.

Speaking on the occasion, the the parents and families of the posthumous awardees, reassuring Army Commander commended all award winners for having supported them of the unstinted organisational ranks of Northern Command for their them in their endeavours. Regional steadfastness, devotion and patriotic President FWO, Northern Command support. fervour. He specially complimented interacted with the Next of Kin of the - Col NN Joshi

12 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 IN reviews Refit of Ships and Submarines Programmes and Infrastructure Buildup

ndian Navy’s Annual Refit IConference (ARC) and Annual Infrastructure Conference (AIC) was inaugurated at Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command by Vice Admiral Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command on February 14, 2018. The two-day conference chaired by Vice Admiral GS Pabby, Chief of Materiel (COM), Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence(Navy) was attended by all the stake-holders representing the Naval Headquarters, three geo-political scenario and the completion whilst adopting new Naval Commands, the Tri-Services central role of our combat platforms technologies and innovative repair Command at Port Blair, Dockyards, in ensuring secure seas for national methodologies particularly for Repair Yards and Material prosperity and development. In order legacy systems and equipment. He Organisations of the Navy. The to ensure high level of performance also urged all concerned to focus delegates deliberated upon refit from equipment and sensors, he on greater indigenisation in keeping plans for all ships and submarines of urged all agencies to work towards with the spirit of the ‘Make in India’ the Indian Navy scheduled during the ensuring quality repairs, enhanced initiative. next three years and formulate plans operational logistics and strict The Conference deliberated for infrastructure augmentation to compliance with mandated routines. upon technical and logistics aspects meet growing requirements of the Delivering the keynote address, concerning refits and towards Indian Navy. Vice Admiral Pabby lauded the developing a comprehensive Inaugurating the conference, efforts of Naval Dockyards, Material maintenance philosophy for Vice Admiral Karambir Singh Organisations, Repair Yards, Trials ensuring higher availability of appreciated the role of Naval and Inspection agencies in ensuring combat platforms. The Annual Dockyards and Repair Yards in operational availability of machinery, Infrastructure Review drew up plans undertaking operational repairs weapons and sensors including for modernisation and augmentation and refits of ships and submarines. emergent hull repairs during the of infrastructure necessary for future He highlighted the growing role of past year. He urged all stake holders induction of platforms pan Navy. Indian Navy in the context of existing to remain focused and their timely - Capt CG Raju

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 13 Joint Conference on Water Conservation at TASA

joint conference on water A conservation and rain water harvesting was held at Headquarters, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area (TASA) with Shri Dana Kishore, Managing Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) and General N Srinivas Rao, GOC TASA. MD Upadhyay, Deputy GOC and Chairman, Secunderabad Cantonment Board, Shri SVR Chandra Sekhar, CEO, SCB, Dr PS Suryanarayana, Director (Technical), HMWSSB and other senior officers of HMWSSB, TASA, Cantonment Board and Military Engineering Service were present. The GOC presented the vision for sustainable and environment friendly development of cantonment and future plans to conserve water resources through rain water create awareness among youth and harvesting and other green house students on rain water harvesting. norms. He felt that cantonment and The GOC and MD HMWS&SB HMWS&SB officials need to chalk out agreed to launch awareness a plan to recharge abandoned bore activities for water conservation wells, ponds, and open wells in the through organizing half marathons cantonment area. Shri Dana Kishore and awareness programmes in and his team presented various schools. The Chief Works Engineer rain water harvesting techniques of Military Engineering Services being implemented in twin cities. briefed the present and future water They requested army authorities to requirements in the cantonment. join hands with the local body to - G Surendra Babu

Joint conference on water conservation and rain water harvesting at Headquarters, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area (TASA). N Srinivas Rao, GOC TASA, Shri Dana Kishore, Managing Director, HMWSSB and other senior officers participated.

14 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Indian Coast Guard Ship C-161 Commissioned at Porbandar

ndian Coast Guard Ship C-161 Iwas commissioned on January 23, 2018 at Porbandar. The induction is a part of ongoing efforts by the Coast Guard to strengthen coastal security. It will strengthen the security umbrella of west coast and also help augment patrolling to prevent illicit activities such as infiltration, smuggling and illegal fishing. ICGS C-161 shall be based at Vadinar under the administrative agencies. navigational and communication and operational control of the The Interceptor Boat C-161 equipment for safe navigation. The Commander Coast Guard Region is 27.64 mtrs in length, with a quick reaction ability coupled with (North West). Air Marshal RK Dhir, displacement of 107 tons and can modern equipment and systems Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, achieve max speed of 35 knots. provides her the capability to South Western Air Command The IB is capable of undertaking respond to any developing maritime commissioned the Interceptor Boat multifarious tasks such as situation. The boat is commanded built by M/s Bharati Defence and surveillance, interdiction, search by Dy Commandant Gaurav Verma Infrastructure Limited in the presence and rescue and rendering assistance and will be based at Vadinar. of Inspector General Rakesh Pal, TM, to boats and craft in distress at sea. In an effort to augment its afloat Commander Coast Guard Region The IB is capable of operating in capability, the Indian Coast Guard (NW) and other distinguished guests shallow water as well as deep seas. at is acquiring varied new from various Central and State The boat is provided with advanced platforms. As per the basing plan, the

Region (North West) shall be placing nine additional ships in the Gujarat region by year 2021. This force multiplication with vessels designed for assorted roles, is in the wake of heightened security scenario of the region. The reinforcement of Coastal security mechanism in the state is also reflective of a synergised effort in tandem with various stakeholders. - Wg Cdr Abhishek Matiman

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 15 Citizen’s Army in Nation Building

he is Citizen’s TArmy of volunteers, who are gainfully employed and have zeal to contribute towards the Country’s defence. Over the years, Territorial Army has emerged as a vital adjunct to the Indian Army, excelling not only in operational tasks but also in other fields like ecology, aid to civil authorities etc. The Ecological Task Force Units of Territorial Army have been at the forefront of ecological rejuvenation in extreme inhospitable terrains. Initiative to Check Economic Migration along Border Areas A unique initiative and vision of Indian Army has entailed plantation of high quality Walnut and Chilgoza saplings in Malari the cultivable land is inadequate for Chilgoza, which will belong to them, region of Uttrakhand to prevent a sustainable livelihood. The project and they would be sole beneficiaries migration of villagers. Malari region has been initiated on the directions of the fruits borne by the saplings is strategically located in Niti Valley, of General , Chief of the planted by them. on an axis leading to the China Army Staff, who conceived the idea The first phase of this pilot Border and is remotely located and and is the driving force behind the cut off from Joshimath due to heavy project was inaugurated at Malari initiative. snowfall between December-April. on May 19, 2017. A large number The locals migrate to lower regions The uniqueness of the initiative of enthusiastic villagers attended the during this period. There are no is that it involves all resident families event and 4000 saplings of Walnut avenues of employment and even in planting saplings of Walnut & & Chilgoza were planted. In Phase II

Distribution of Saplings to the Villagers

16 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 approximate 1,00,000 saplings will be planted over the next three years. 127 Inf Bn (TA) Eco, GARH RIF and 130 Inf Bn (TA) Eco, KUMAON have been earmarked for this project. The units have already prepared nurseries and sowed more than one lakh seedlings of Walnut specially procured from Central Institute for Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, J&K. These saplings thereafter will be transplanted in designated areas of Garhwal and Kumaon region. Territorial Army in Disaster imparting training to TA personnel. The availability of this highly Management This may best be achieved with disciplined, motivated and trained By virtue of their task and role, minimal cost to the exchequer by manpower will allow for speedy the Ecological Territorial Army units training of Infantry Battalion (TA) are already contributing immensely & Infantry Battalion (TA) Eco on mobilisation and effective handling by ecological activities towards disaster Management to assist civil of the critical situation in faster time disaster mitigation. Also, the pan administration, to effectively handle, frame. India locations of Territorial Army manage and tackle natural calamities units, allows them an opportunity and disasters, under any serious Territorial Army, with its unique to be the first responders, in case of conditions. This would entail a one nature and inherent flexibility natural calamity. This capability can time expenditure on procurement/ further be enhanced and made more purchase of equipment specifically continues to be in support of Indian effective by suitably equipping and required for disaster management. Army in Nation building.

Maj Gen DA Chaturvedi, ADG TA with villagers of Malari region

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 17 Eighth Red Shield Division Polo Tournament ends with thrilling finals

he 8th Red Shield Division Polo TTournament ended on February 18, 2018 with thrilling finals in which X-Polo Club team lifted the trophy by beating Manipur Police Sports Club-B with score of 5-2. Fifteen teams had contested for top honours in this prestigious tournament. Maj Gen U Suresh Kumar, General Officer Commanding, Red Shield Division, Mr H Deleep Singh, IAS, Commissioner, Higher Education & Social Welfare and President, Manipur Horse Riding And Polo Association, Mr Suresh Babu, Additional Chief Secy (H), Brigadier SKS Chauhan, Dy GOC, HQ 57 Mtn Div graced the occasion, as the Chief Guest, president and the guests of honour respectively. Speaking on the occasion Mr H Dilip Singh, Manipur Horse Riding And Polo Association complimented the army for sponsoring the event and of Manipur of the continued support display by the team of Army Service extending whole hearted support in from the army for promotion of Corps which was specially invited promoting traditional Manipuri sport traditional sports in the future. He from Bangalore for the ceremony, and culture. also said that the tournament would sky diving display by the brave troops The Chief Guest Maj Gen U have helped in discovering new of Indian Army and also splendid Suresh Kumar, General Officer talent amongst the youth and above performance of Araambai and all taught us the values of courage, Commanding, Red Shield Division Sagol Kangjei organised by Manipur team work and dignity in victory or complimented all the participants Horse Riding and Polo Association. for their splendid performance in defeat. The ceremony also witnessed the tournament and said that he was The impressive closing glad that Red Shield Division was ceremony which was witnessed by an impressive band display by Indian lending a helping hand to young a large number of army personnel Army and tent pegging exhibition by polo players in whom he sees a lot and locals of the state included a junior riders of Manipur. of potential. He assured the people breathtaking Motor Cycle Rider - Lt Col Ajay Kumar Sharma

18 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Third International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) International Conference on Advances in Control & Optimization of Dynamical Systems (ACODS-2018)

he Third International federation of automatic control T(IFAC) International conference of advances in control & optimization of dynamical systems ACODS was organized by DRDO in collaboration with ACDOS, the national member organization of IFAC at Hyderabad on February 18, 2018. Dr S Christopher, Chairman DRDO and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri and Director General, Missiles and Strategic Systems, Prof Frank Allgower, IFAC President, Dr BN Suresh, President Indian National Academy of Engineering, Shri MSR Prasad, Director DRDL, Dr Tessy Thomas, Director ASL, Shri BHVS Narayana Murthy, Director RCI, Prof Ramkalyan Ayyagari, President ACDOS, India alongwith other eminent academicians, scientists, industry partners were present during the inaugural session of the event. More than 500 students, engineers, academicians Dr S Christopher, Chairman, DRDO and Dr G Satheesh Reddy, and industry representatives are participating in the SA to RM & DG Missiles at 3rd IFAC International Conference at International Conference. Hyderabad. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Christopher said, to make our Aerospace vehicles cost effective and state- “Control and Guidance technologies are most crucial of-the-art. Integrated, miniaturized avionics and smart technologies that find widespread applications in both sensors will be the backbone for futuristic Aerospace Civil as well as Defence sectors. Over the years, the and Defence Systems. We need to establish necessary developments in the areas of Control, Guidance and infrastructure, pool resources to provide highly accurate Dynamical Systems have brought in paradigm shift in and effective algorithms for control and guidance to Defence R&D capabilities of our country. Futuristic take the aerospace vehicles like fighter aircrafts, missiles weapon systems will be smart, intelligent, complex and and launch vehicles into the next generation systems.” technologically advanced. For example, Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft of ADA, DRDO is a longitudinally Prof Frank Allgower, President, IFAC Austria unstable airframe and any disturbance of even a smaller (Stuttgart University, Germany) in his address highlighted magnitude will rapidly magnify in very short time. Hence, the activities of the IFAC and complimented the efforts it becomes difficult for any pilot to control the vehicle but of ACDOS, India in this direction. Prof Ramkalyan our home grown Tejas has the finest handling capability Ayyagari, President, ACDOS India (NIT, Trichy) said that making it a state-of-the-art system providing stability it has been a continuous endeavour of the society to even under extreme unstable conditions. As a matter of nurture the controls community in our country to align it fact, Tejas has got rules based Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the international standards. incorporated into its FCS. To add additional features Dr NV Kadam and Shri SK Ray, former senior and capabilities, continuous R&D is going on in the AI area. He emphasized that the control systems have wide scientists with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex were applications varying from Aircraft, Submarines to the felicitated for their phenomenal lifetime contributions Missiles. To meet the requirements of several Aerospace in the field of Control and Guidance. Many globally and Defence programmes of national significance, we renowned Control and Guidance experts including Dr have to take the lead and develop innovative guidance PK Menon, Chairman & CEO, Chief Scientist, Optimal schemes and control algorithms. Systhesis Inc, Prof Reza Moheimani, University of Texas, Dr Satheesh Reddy said, “Synergetic efforts of R&D Prof Sarah Spurgeon, University College of London, institutes, Academia and Industries have enabled our Prof Min-Jea Tahk, Korea Advanced Institute of S&T country to achieve self-reliance on many technological will be delivering Plenary and Invited talks during the fronts. Technologies have been evolving quickly and we International Conference. need to focus on smart, adaptive and learning systems - K RAMESH

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 19 Army Schools to Foster Indo-Bangla Military Ties

batch of 6 girls and 4 boys A from various Army Schools in Bangladesh were on tour of Fort William from February 5–9, 2018, under the provisions of a MoU signed between the armies of the two countries on December 12, 2017. This visit was in reciprocation to the earlier visit by 10 students of Army Public School, Kolkata to military bases in Bangladesh from January 16–19, 2018. The Bangladeshi delegation consisting of students, two teachers and two Army Officers was led by Lt Col Md Jubayer Rahman Akhand. The visit to the Army Public School marked the end of a fruitful visit. The school had organised a cultural programme to showcase the talent of students from both sides, which ended with a rendition of the national anthems of the two countries. "We selected ten children from various Army schools from all over Bangladesh and we are happy that they have learnt a lot during this tour and would carry back fond memories to Bangladesh", remarked Lt Col Jubayer.

20 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 The visiting delegation also met and interacted with the Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Abhay Krishna at Fort William. Speaking on the occasion Lt Gen Abhay Krishna said, "It is very important that children learn how the two armies are performing the national task of enhancing bilateral relations. They need to develop a good understanding of these aspects that will help them tomorrow when they grow up to become leaders". Later, the delegation had the opportunity to visit Senapati Bhavan, the residence of the Eastern Army Commander, on the invite of Mrs Bibha Krishna, the Regional President of the Army Wives Welfare Association. The delegation was shown around landmark places like Victoria Memorial, Park Street, Science City and the Hooghly river cruise in the City of Joy. Dr (Mrs) Bhattacharjee, the Principal of APS Kolkata stated that it was fortunate that her school got selected for the pilot visit programme and she was confident that such interactions hold the promise of friendship and enhancing of cultural bonds between the two nations. - Wg Cdr SS Birdi

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 21 ICG averts Ecological Disaster in Gulf of Kutchh

major fire was reported onboard A Indian Motor Tanker MT Genessa anchored off Dindayal Port, Kandla on January 17, 2018. The vessel had a stock of about 34,000 metric tonnes of High Speed Diesel (HSD) and 880 metric tonnes of Fuel Oil (FO) potent enough to disbalance the eco environment in Gulf of Kutch. Reacting prudently in tandem with support agencies, an Indian Coast Guard vessel C-403 based at Mundra was positioned to assume on-scene responsibilities. She had a major responsibility of resourcing and guiding the stakeholders tugs for a streamlined fire dousing operation and boundary cooling. All 26 crew onboard the vessel were rescued immediately with Dindayal Port Trust, IOCL and Adani initiated to contain the likely spillage coordinated efforts by the Dindayal in coordination with Indian Coast of oil away from the ship’s vicinity. Port Trust tugs. Incidentally two of Guard throughout the night, the In quick time an adequate amount the crew were recovered critical fire was kept under control. Coast of oil spill dispersant and more than out of which one person Mr Edwin Guard Dornier and Chetak aircrafts 2000 meters of oil containing boom Fernando later succumbed to the were also tasked to overview the was positioned at the site to obviate burn injuries. scene of action and to communicate an oil pollution spillage. The Indian With the concerted efforts of the extent of threat with their instant Coast Guard, incidentally, is also resource and oil handling agencies aerial update. the Central Coordinating Authority like BORL, ESSAR, Reliance, Preparations were concurrently in the country to respond to marine

22 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 pollution threat. The responders Vessel Samudra Prahri from Mumbai near developing threat scenario. were joined by the Indian Coast adequately stocked up, was directed Addl DG K Natarajan PTM TM Guard Pollution Response Vessel towards the scene of operation for Commander Western Seaboard Samudra Pavak equipped to combat augmenting the fire fighting and too was on the scene to oversee the fire using its External Fire Fighting pollution response operation. The operations. Guns, in addition to provision remote station of the Coast Guard The fire was doused successfully about 650 mtrs long sea boom, to Regional and District HQs at by the evening on January 19, analyse oil samples found in the Gandhinagar and Porbandar were vicinity. ICGS Arinjay based at Okha concurrently monitoring the situation 2018. Operation to cool the hot and Interceptor Boat C-152 were all the while. spots however continued, keeping a tasked from Vadinar to collect water Coast Guard Regional close watch to preclude any damage samples and augment the workforce Commander IG Rakesh Pal TM on account of a likely spillage. in the ongoing operation. Further, spearheading the operation ensured The vessel was finally boarded for Coast Guard Pollution Control the apex level involvement in the damage assessment on January 20, 2018. Overall, It was a well coordinated joint operation wherein the fire fighting and pollution response preparedness of crew and professional skills were effectively put to use. The Indian Coast Guard, earlier in December 2016 had conducted NATPOLREX-VI (National Pollution Response Exercise) in the Gulf of Kutchh off Mundra port in coordination with all stake holders. The SOPs formulated and synergy achieved in the exercise seems to have borne great results in this actual threat scenario, validating the maxim “the more we sweat in peace, the less we bleed in war”. - Wg Cdr Abhishek Matiman

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 23 Indian Myeloma Congress held in Delhi

he Indian Myeloma Congress was Ta three day event from February 9-11, 2018, held at Manekshaw Auditorium by the Department of hematology, Army Hospital (Research and Referral) under the aegis of Indian Myeloma Academic Groupe (IMAGe). The conference was inaugurated by the Commandant of AHRR and Offg DGMS(Army), Lt Gen AK Das, PVSM appreciated the efforts of organsing chairperson Brig S Das and organising secretary Lt Col Uday for bringing together more than 1000 participants. This was followed by a felicitation of the pioneers of Haemato-oncology in India, i.e., Dr Mammen Chandy, Dr MB Agarwal, Lt Gen Velu Nair (Retd) and Dr Subhash Varma. and Dr Vincent Rajkumar from Mayo Adiyar cancer institute, Chennai; The academic feast included Clinic, USA; Dr Sundar Jagannath NIMS, Hyderabad; TMC Kolkata; “Meet the Professor”, a rare from Mt. Sinai Hospital, USA; and Dr TMH, Mumbai; SGPGI, Lucknow; opportunity for the residents to Sagar Lonial from Emory University, Amrita, Kochi; Guwahati Medical interact with the luminaries of USA. In addition, major institutes College; Kolkata medical college; Hematology, of both international of the country such as AIIMS, New KGMC, Lucknow and many more and national acclaim. International Delhi; PGIMER, Chandigarh; government and private institutes fraternity included Dr Shaji Kumar CMC Vellore, CMC Ludhiana; participated.

24 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 the individual variability in medical care can be brought down by prepopulated dropdowns based on established medical guidelines, and by suggesting drug complications/ scheduling. The website launch was also accompanied by the launch of Mobile application for Multiple Myeloma which can be used by patient and doctor alike for monitoring disease and treatment. Patient education has always been the chink in the armour of myeloma care in India. The patient education pamphlets were released which was enthusiastically accepted IMAGe was formally launched Dr S Parmanik. by the patients. These pamphlets during the conference along with its Keeping in line with the “Digital addressed a number of issues related website (www.imagesociety.co.in). India” vision of our government, the to diagnosis, prognosis, adverse The founding members include IMAGe gave an approval for the effects secondary to the disease/ Dr Tapan Saikia, Dr Reena Nair, creation of National Myeloma Data treatment, lifestyle and dietary Dr H Menon, Dr Velu Nair, Dr Registry. With the theme of “Make in changes specific for the myeloma Pankaj Malhotra, Dr Joseph John, India”, an indigenously developed patients. The conference also Dr N Khattry, and Dr Lalit Kumar. web-platform by Lt Col (Dr) Uday for witnessed, first of its kind concurrent IMAGe is a concentrated effort of digitalization of Multiple Myeloma “Meet your doctor” session. The the Myeloma specialists in India data in Indian setting, www. patients discussed their problems, to share a vision of standardised care4myeloma.in was launched. expectations with the august panel quality care for all and work towards Also, a well-tested and validated of myeloma experts. A brainstorming the achievement of that vision. Dr website for solid malignancies session was conducted with the Tapan Saikia gave an introduction “OncoCollect” was presented by Dr patients/ caregivers to find solutions to the aim and objectives of the to their fears and queries. society and Dr Velu Nair shared Ramesh wherein similar facility can the vision of the IMAGe society till be extended to Myeloma patients. This conference was unique 2025. To give impetus to research These websites help doctors with in holding a concurrent continuing work in myeloma by budding fellows protocol-based documentation, nursing symposium which was in the country, “Gen Velu Nair” digitalization of patient records, enthusiastically attended by 250 travelling fellowship was announced. aiding in moving away from the nursing colleagues from across the The launch got a warm open arm paper records. The web application country. Multiple spheres of nursing welcome by all myeloma specialists based on medical algorithms aids in myeloma care were discussed as who pledged their sincere effort in suggesting broad directions of four workshops held by PGIMER, at data sharing and collaborative myeloma therapy based on the Chandigarh CMC Vellore, TMH research. The consensus guidelines patient-based conditions with options Mumbai and Military nursing services. for risk stratification in myeloma for individualized therapy. These This theme based conference was patients was discussed by Dr platforms also help in preventing enriched by myeloma experiences Rajan Kapoor and Bone health in medical errors, particularly relevant shared by faculty of other specialties Myeloma with an Indian perspective to Indian settings wherein all patients like neurology, nephrology, in mind by Dr P Malhotra. The cost are not privy to the subspecialty care. immunology, neurosurgery, effectiveness of second line therapy As most patients have no access orthopaedics and endocrinology. in Indian patients was discussed by to the hematologists/ oncologists, - Ruby T Sharma

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 25 IAAMS Inaugurated at INS Garuda

ear Admiral RJ Nadkarni, Chief of RStaff, Headquarters, Southern Naval Command inaugurated the Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System (IAAMS) at INS Garuda on February 9, 2018. INS Garuda is the fourth air station to have been installed with this integrated system. IAAMS is an ambitious project of the Indian Navy to modernise the Meteorological infrastructure of the nine Naval Air Stations. The IAAMS project at INS Garuda will give a major fillip to aviation safety through automation of weather monitoring process. Equipped with the state of the art Meteorological Sensors viz., Radar Vertical Wind Profiler, Transmissometer, Ceilometer and Automatic Weather Observation System, IAAMS undertakes automatic and continuous recording of relevant weather parameters that are vital for accurate weather forecasting. It has a special alarm feature that alerts the duty staff about any abnormal change of weather parameters that may affect safe flying operations. The system can also provide automatic dissemination of routine weather reports of the air station as per World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards to other Air Stations and to ATC tower without human intervention. - Capt DK Sharma

26 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Army Conducts ‘Naoshera Day’

aoshera Day celebrations were organised at NJadunath War Memorial and Butalia Auditorium on February 6, 2018. Naoshera Day is celebrated to commemorate the victory in 1947-48 Indo-Pak war in Naoshera sector and in remembrance of the martyrdom of Naik Jadunath Singh, PVC who committed supreme sacrifice in service of the nation on February 6, 1948 during 1947-48 Indo-Pak war. A wreath laying ceremony was held at Jadunath memorial followed by a cultural programms at Butalia Auditorium, which was attended by GOC, Ace of Spades Division, large number of Veer Naris, Widows, Veterans and Bal Sainiks. The cultural event included a light and sound show highlighting Victory of Indian Army in Naoshera Sector, Dance performance and other events by local Colleges and Schools. The GOC addressed the audience highlighting the initiatives by Army and the wholehearted support from the citizens which will go a long way in strengthening

the existing bonds between Army & locals in the region. He expressed his gratitude towards the residents of Naoshera in making the Naoshera Day a grand success commemorating the sacrifices made during the war. - Lt Col Devender Anand

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 27 School Children visit ICGS Sagar and Shaurya

ndian Coast Guard is celebrating I41 years of glorious service to the nation. To commemorate the occasion, a visit of school children was organized onboard Indian Coast Guard Ship Sagar and Shaurya on February 5-6, 2018 at Chennai Port. The day was a memorable one for 1311 Children from 8 School as they got an opportunity to visit the frontline ships of the Indian Coast Guard.

During the visit, the students fishermen during distress at sea and got an opportunity to interact with community interaction programme the Captain of the ship and its crew of ICG to make the fishermen aware and were explained about the Indian about safety and security aspect at Coast Guard charter of duties such sea was also explained to the school as Search and Rescue, Pollution children. A movie on the Coast Response and safeguarding the Guard was also screened for the 7516 km long coast line and students and they were informed 2.01 million Sq km of Exclusive about the career opportunities in Economic Zone. The role of Indian Coast Guard. Coast Guard in protecting Indian - T Shanmugam

28 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Tele Medication Seminar by Khuga Battalion on World Cancer Day

o commemorate the World TCancer Day on February 4, 2018, Khuga Battalion organized a Live Streaming Session to conduct a Tele Medication Seminar for the population residing at Village Hiangtam Khunao, where in, the Cancer experts from renowned Cancer Specialties namely Dr KL Gupta, MD (Radiotherapy), Prof & HOD Radiotherapy, Sri Aurobindo Medical Collage & PG Institute, Indore (MP) & Dr Richa Chaudhary, MBBS, MD, KGMU, Lucknow (UP) went live on projection system installed at the Village Church. Both experts advices the old age locals and ladies on various Health related ailments including Oncology, Pediatrics, Cardiology and Gynecology related issues. The Villagers came forth with their problems and appreciated the fusion of technology with medical care exhibited by Khuga Battalion at such remote places. World Cancer Day was marked by the Khuga Battalion by organizing various events that commenced with a Lecture on Cancer Awareness by Unit Medical Officer followed with the Live Streamed Tele Medication Seminar by Specialists and concluding the occasion with Tea & Lunch arrangements organized for Villagers. This reaffirms the commitment of Indian Army towards a holistic support of remote areas using all available means and technology at disposal. The programme was appreciated by the villagers. - Lt Col Ajay Kumar Sharma

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 29 390 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations

…continued from last issue 30. IC-59674P ASHOK PALIATH ACHUTHAN, THE SIKH / 2ND ARMY BATTALION THE 31 IC-60092F COLONEL DHARMENDRA YADAV, THE / 19TH ARMY BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES 32 IC-64826P COLONEL HARMANDEEP SINGH GREWAL, 21ST BATTALION THE PUNJAB ARMY 33. IC-64859A COLONEL VISHAL SINGH, THE / 28TH ARMY BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES 34. IC-56511W COLONEL NAVEEN GAHLAWAT, THE CORPS OF INTELLIGENCE ARMY 35. IC-61399Y ANIL MEHTA, THE ARMY AVIATION CORPS ARMY 36. IC-62033N LIEUTENANT COLONEL INDERJOT SINGH MANN, THE ARMOURED CORPS ARMY 37. IC-63479P LIEUTENANT COLONEL RAJENDER SINGH JAMWAL, THE ARMY AVIATION CORPS ARMY 38. IC-70447P MAJOR PRAVEEN KUMAR SINGH, THE ARMY AVIATION CORPS ARMY NAO (DEVOTION TO DUTY) 1. COMMODORE G PRAKASH (02880-W) NAVY 2. COMMODORE GUJRAL DALBIR SINGH, (03116 F) NAVY 3 COMMODORE SWAMINATHAN RAJARAM (41228 Z) NAVY 4. COMMODORE SANJEEV SHARMA (41439-B) NAVY 5. COMMODORE ANKUR SHARMA, (51190-R) NAVY 6. COMMODORE NELSON D’SOUZA (51259-Y) NAVY 7. CAPTAIN SANDEEP SINGH SANDHU (03813-R) NAVY 8. COMMANDER SUNIL KUMAR RAGHAV (86071-R) NAVY 9. LT CDR CHANDRAVEER SINGH YADAV (42653-N) NAVY 10. LT CDR HARI PRASATH NAGRAJAN (06468-Z) NAVY 11. LT SHASHANK TEWARI (07751-B) NAVY 12. AVINASH BAWANE, MA I, 231859-B NAVY 13. HARI OM, PO (GW), 136147-A NAVY (DEVOTION TO DUTY) 1. GROUP CAPTAIN BHUVAN MATHUR (22971-H) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 2. GROUP CAPTAIN TARUN HINDWAN (23167-R) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 3. GROUP CAPTAIN TULASI RUKMINI RAVI (23724-G) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 4. GROUP CAPTAIN SURENDER MALIK (24490-S) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 5. GROUP CAPTAIN DEVASHISH KUKRETI (24519-N) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 6. GROUP CAPTAIN MANISH SHARMA (25040-K) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 7. GROUP CAPTAIN VIKASSHEEL SINGH SAINI (25060-A) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 8. GROUP CAPTAIN BRIJESH PAUL (25078-R) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 9. GROUP CAPTAIN ROHIT KAPIL (25081) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 10. GROUP CAPTAIN JITENDRA DINKAR MASURKAR (25082-T) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 11. GROUP CAPTAIN CHELIKANI UPENDRA VENKAT RAO (25087)/FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 12. GROUP CAPTAIN ABHAY ARUN PHANSALKAR (25114-R) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 13 WING COMMANDER SUSEEM SIWACH (25323-L) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 14. WING COMMANDER RAJ KUMAR SHARMA (25343-B) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE BAR TO 1. IC-48507Y BRIGADIER DUNDAYYA MALLIKARJUNPURVIMATH, VSM /THE CORPS OF ARMY ENGINEERS VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL 1. IC-37882K MAJOR GENERAL DALIP SINGH, ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS ARMY

30 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 2. IC-39229P MAJOR GENERAL DEVESH AGNIHOTRI, THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY ARMY 3. IC-39472M MAJOR GENERAL JITENDRA KUMAR MARWAL, INFANTRY ARMY 4. IC-39812K MAJOR GENERAL GIRISH KUMAR, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ARMY 5. IC-40757L MAJOR GENERAL VIKAL SAHNI, SM INFANTRY ARMY 6. IC-41196N MAJOR GENERAL SUDHAKAR JEE, INFANTRY ARMY 7. IC-41509F MAJOR GENERAL KANWALJEET SINGH DHILLON, YSM INFANTRY ARMY 8. IC-41702N MAJOR GENERAL ML MOHAN BABU, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY ARMY 9. IC-42079P MAJOR GENERAL JITENDRA KUMAR SHUKLA, ARMY AIR DEFENCE ARMY 10. IC-43630N MAJOR GENERAL SURESH MENON, THE CORPS OF SIGNALS ARMY 11. IC-45193X MAJOR GENERAL ATUL KAUSHIK, SM,INFANTRY ARMY 12. MR-04569Y MAJOR GENERAL GAUTAM GANGULY, ARMY MEDICAL CORPS ARMY 13. IC-40710A BRIGADIER SURENDRA MEHTA, 11TH BATTALION THE GORKHA RIFLES ARMY 14. IC-41927W BRIGADIER SHIVENDER SINGH, YSM, THE ARMY 15. IC-42270W BRIGADIER KAMAL KUMAR REPSWAL, SM, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ARMY 16. IC-42283N BRIGADIER GURJEET SINGH KAMBO, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ARMY 17. IC-42782H BRIGADIER DEEPAK OBHRAI, THE REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY ARMY 18. IC-42794X BRIGADIER MV SUCHINDRA KUMAR, YSM, THE ARMY 19. IC-43262K BRIGADIER ARUN ANANTHANARAYAN, YSM, SM REGIMENT ARMY 20. IC-43395A BRIGADIER MANOJ KUMAR BINDAL, ARMY AIR DEFENCE ARMY 21. IC-43843F BRIGADIER ADISH YADAV, THE ARMY 22. IC-43998W BRIGADIER VIJAY RAMCHANDRA DESHMUKH, THE CORPS OF ELECTRONICS ARMY AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 23. IC-44055K BRIGADIER VINOD MOHAN CHANDRAN, THE ARMOURED CORPS ARMY 24. IC-44082N BRIGADIER ANEEL RAJ SINGH KAHLON, THE ARMOURED CORPS ARMY 25. IC-44474F BRIGADIER RITU RAJ RAINA, SM,, THE ARMY 26. IC-45642F BRIGADIER VENKATESHA REDDY G A, SC, THE ARMY 27. IC-47002W BRIGADIER JAGJIT SINGH MANGAT, THE ARMOURED CORPS ARMY 28. IC-47372W BRIGADIER RAJ RISHI SHARMA, THE REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY ARMY 29. IC-47657H BRIGADIER MICHAEL AJ FERNANDEZ, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ARMY 30. IC-47994X BRIGADIER J KAMESWARA RAO, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ARMY 31. IC-48044P BRIGADIER SUKRITI SINGH DAHIYA, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ARMY 32. IC-48539F BRIGADIER ANIMISH SURESH RANADE, THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT ARMY 33. IC-48551H BRIGADIER KISHAN PAL SINGH SIROHI, BRIGADE OF THE GUARDS ARMY 34. IC-48955N BRIGADIER VIKRAM VARMA, THE ARMOURED CORPS ARMY 35. IC-49036H BRIGADIER VIJAI SINGH RANA, THE MECHANISED INFANTRY ARMY 36. IC-49048X BRIGDIER RAKESH MANOCHA, SM, THE GRENADIERS REGIMENT ARMY 37. IC-49095P BRIGADIER AMAR NATH KUKRETI, SM, THE GRENADIERS REGIMENT ARMY 38. IC-49496K BRIGADIER PREET PAL SINGH, 1ST BATTALION THE GORKA RIFLES ARMY 39. IC-49510L BRIGADIER HITESH BHALLA, SC**, SM, THE LIGHT INFANTRY ARMY 40. IC-49794A BRIGADIER KULDIP PATHAK, SM, THE ARMY 41. MR-05069N BRIGADIER SITARAM GHOSH, ARMY MEDICAL CORPS ARMY 42. MR-05521X BRIGADIER KAVITA SAHAI, ARMY MEDICAL CORPS ARMY 43. IC- 51475M COLONEL AMIT TALWAR, THE ARMOURED CORPS ARMY 44. IC-52570L COLONEL HARMINDER SINGH BRAR, THE ARMY 45. IC-52865F COLONEL HEMENDRA BHANDARI, THE SIKH REGIMENT ARMY 46. IC-52892L COLONEL KARAN SINGH, THE ARMY 47. IC-53563F COLONEL PADAM DEV THAKUR, 21ST BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLES ARMY

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 31 48. IC-53587L COLONEL VIJAY NARAYAN SHUKLA, THE CORPS OF INTELLIGENCE ARMY 49. IC-54165M COLONEL NAVNEET BAKSHI, SM, THE ARMY 50. IC-54737H COLONEL ALOK SRIVASTAVA, THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS ARMY 51. IC-54874F COLONEL ANIL DEV SWAMI, 8TH BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES ARMY 52. IC-55212L COLONEL NALINI RANJAN PANDEY, THE REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY ARMY 53. IC-55867X COLONEL SUNIL BHATT, FIRST BATTALION OF THE FIFTH GORKHA RIFLES ARMY 54. IC-56345N COLONEL HIMANSHU RAWAT, SIXTH BATTALION THE FIFTH GORKHA RIFLES ARMY (FRONTIER FORCE) 55. IC-57387M COLONEL RISHI YADAVA, THE ARMY ORDANANCE CORPS ARMY 56. IC-57666X COLONEL AJAY KUMAR SHARMA, THE REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY ARMY 57. IC-57942P COLONEL PRAVIN CHANDRA JOSHI, THE REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY ARMY 58. IC-58466N COLONEL KULWANT SINGH KUHAD, THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS ARMY 59. IC-58675L COLONEL RAMNATH SHANKAR, 8TH BATTALION THE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY ARMY 60. IC-59159H COLONEL MANEESH PARTHSARTHY, 2ND BATTALION THE GORKHA RIFLES ARMY / 51 SPECIAL ACTION GROUP (NSG) 61. IC-59464P COLONEL DEEPANKAR DAS, 19TH BATTALION THE ARMY 62. IC-59605Y COLONEL GURKIRAN PAL SINGH, THE GARHWAL RIFLES/36TH BATTALION ARMY THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES 63. IC-59684Y COLONEL SUDIP MAJEE, SM, 14TH BATTALION THE ARMY 64. IC-59898P COLONEL LITTON DHAR, 4TH BATTALION THE GORKHA RIFLES / 28TH ARMY BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES 65. IC-60970M COLONEL V SURESH KUMAR, 3RD BATTALION THE BIHAR REGIMENT ARMY 66. MR-06245M COLONEL ALOK BHALLA, ARMY MEDICAL CORPS ARMY 67. IC-60747H LIEUTENANT COLONEL S VENGATESAN, THE CORPS OF SIGNALS ARMY 68. MR-07286H LIEUTENANT COLONEL RISHI DHILLAN, ARMY MEDICAL CORPS ARMY 69. NR-19914Y LIEUTENANT COLONEL SUSHMA THOMAS, ARMY 70. SL-04681L LIEUTENANT COLONEL NARESH KUMAR, GENERAL SERVICE ARMY 71. IC-66933P MAJOR ANUJ SAMAIYA, THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS ARMY 72. TA-42967K CAPTAIN NEIL SHAJI, 116TH INFANTRY BATTALION (TA) (PARA) ATTACHED ARMY WITH 4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT 73. TJ-5363N SUBEDAR SHEIKH TAHIR, 162 INFANTRY BATTALION (TERRITORIAL ARMY) ARMY JAMMU AND KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY 74. JC-561673N NAIB SUBEDAR SHOBHA KANT ROY, 14TH BATTALION THE BIHAR REGIMENT ARMY 75. JC-811984K NAIB SUBEDAR RAVINDER SINGH, THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS ARMY 76. REAR ADMIRAL SURENDRA AHUJA (02845-R) NAVY 77. REAR ADMIRAL V RAJA SEKHARA RAO (41115-T) NAVY 78. COMMODORE ARVIND SINGH RANA (02809-H) NAVY 79. COMMODORE VINAY KUMAR (03053-N) NAVY 80. COMMODORE JOGINDER CHANDNA (03176-T) NAVY 81. COMMODORE VITHAL RAM PESHWAE (03410-Z) NAVY 82. COMMODORE HIMANSHU SHRIKRISHNA SAPRE (03448-K) NAVY 83. COMMODORE VIKRAM MENON (03550-T) NAVY 84. COMMODORE KM RAMAKRISHNAN (03707-Z) NAVY 85. COMMODORE VENKAT NAGA PRASANNA TELIDEVARA (03722-H) NAVY 86. COMMODORE CS BABURAJ (41284-A) NAVY 87. COMMODORE J HARSHA VARDHAN (51126-W) NAVY 88. CAPT ARJUN DEV NAIR (03795-Z) NAVY

32 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 89. CAPTAIN BIPLAB HOTA (04058-Y) NAVY 90. SURG CDR RAJESH PANDEY (75687-R) NAVY 91 DHARAM PAL, MCPO LOG (F&A) I, (149075-H) NAVY 92. AIR COMMODORE ANUJ AGGRAWAL (18015) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS) AIR FORCE 93. AIR COMMODORE GUMMADI SAHED PHANI NANDISWARA CHOWDARY (18521-R), AIR FORCE AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS) 94. AIR COMMODORE AJAY KUMAR ARORA (18539-K), AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING AIR FORCE (ELECTRONICS) 95. AIR COMMODORE VANGAL KRISHNASWAMY SASHINDRAN (18695-R) MEDICAL AIR FORCE 96. AIR COMMODORE DEVESH VATSA (18751-G), AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING AIR FORCE (ELECTRONICS) 97. AIR COMMODORE KIRTI KHAJURIA (19538-R) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 98. GROUP CAPTAIN SANJAY KANT (18012-S), AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS) AIR FORCE 99. GROUP CAPTAIN VENUGOPLAN VIJAYAN MENON (18527-S) AERONAUTICAL AIR FORCE ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL) 100. GROUP CAPTAIN ADITYA JAIN (19477-G) ADMINISTRATION AIR FORCE 101. GROUP CAPTAIN PANKAJAKSHAN SANJEEV NAIR (20652-A) AERONAUTICAL AIR FORCE ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL) 102 GROUP CAPTAIN RAJESH BHARDWAJ (20689-B), AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING AIR FORCE (ELECTRONICS) 103. GROUP CAPTAIN SARTAJ BEDI, VM (21024-S) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 104. GROUP CAPTAIN PARAMESWARAN SREEKUMAR (21152-N), AERONAUTICAL AIR FORCE ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS) 105. GROUP CAPTAIN KAMAL SHARMA (21350-A) LOGISTICS AIR FORCE 106. GROUP CAPTAIN LALITENDRA KAZA (21614-R) ADMINISTATION AIR FORCE 107. GROUP CAPTAIN ASHOK KUMAR DASH (21668-S) MEDICAL AIR FORCE 108. GROUP CAPTAIN SOLAYAN KANNAN (21887) ADMINISTRATION AIR FORCE 109. GROUP CAPTAIN HARJIT SINGH SIDANA (21908) EDUCATION AIR FORCE 110. GROUP CAPTAIN RAJESH SURESH NANDEDKAR (22108-S) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 111. GROUP CAPTAIN SUCHARU RAI (22119-G) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 112. GROUP CAPTAIN JOGINDER SINGH (22133-R) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 113. GROUP CAPTAIN HIRENDRA ASSUDANI (22137-K) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 114. GROUP CAPTAIN MANOJ KUMAR MISHRA (22541) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 115. GROUP CAPTAIN RAJESH SINGH BISHT (23052) ADMINISTRATION AIR FORCE 116. GROUP CAPT PANKAJ MITTAL, VM (23166-L) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 117. GROUP CAPTAIN SANDEEP CHOUDHARY (23720) FLYING (PILOT) AIR FORCE 118. GROUP CAPTAIN MUGDA VENKAT SRIDHAR (23864-R) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING AIR FORCE (MECHANICAL) 119. WING COMMANDER MANOJ KUMAR SHARMA (24675-T), AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER AIR FORCE (ELECTRONICS) 120. SHRI PRAVEEN KUMAR HANUMANT SINGH, CHIEF ENGINEER, NORTHERN COMMAND BRO HEADQUARTERS (PROJECT SAMPARK) 121. SHRI TAPAS DASS DIRECTOR (ADMIN & LEGAL) BRO Besides these, 34 personnel from the Army have also been awarded ‘Mention-in-Despatches’ by the Government, which include one for ‘Operation Meghdoot’, 29 for ‘Operation Rakshak’ and 4 names approved by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in the Central Honours & Awards Committee (CH&AC) meeting. - N Ao

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 33 Chakravyuh

Q1. What commonly heard weapon with a Q6. Identify these two personalities in the picture conventional range of a maximum of 500 yards (Pic-4 and Pic 5) who recently flew the Tejas consists of 3 parts: The Barrel, The Breech Piece Aircraft? and The Spade?(Pic 1) Q7. The NCC OTA is located at Kamptee Nagpur; Q2. Shown in picture (Pic 2) is insignia of Mahar only male officers are trained here. Where are Regt consisting of a pair of crossed Vickers women officers trained? medium machine guns, mounted on a tripod Q8. Which armament gets its name from the rivers with a dagger. This was changed after India Moscova and the Sorrow of ? got Independence. What prominent feature Q9. Name the latest Submarine commissioned in was there in the logo in place of dagger prior Indian Navy. to the one shown in pic? Q10. Which port has been given military access to Q3. Which Command of IAF was the illustrious India by Oman? officer (Pic-3) instrumental in establishing? Q11. During Honourable PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Q4. Name the two Aerobatic display teams of IAF. Palestine on 10 Feb 18 which country provided Helicopter for his onward journey? Q5. Name the Army camp of Indian Army which was attacked by terrorists in 2003 & 2018: Q12. What part of the rifle is a scabbard?

Pic-1 Pic-2 Pic-3

Pic-4 Pic-5 Pic-6

Answers 1 2 in. Mortar. 2 Koregaon Victory Memorial. 3 . 4 Suryakiran and Sarang. 5 Sunjawan Camp. 6 General David L Goldfien US Air Chief & General André Lanata Chief of the Staff of French Air Force &. 7 Gwalior. 8 Brahmos. 9 INS Karanj. 10 Duqm. 11 Jordan. 12 The cover of the bayonet. - Wg Cdr Samir Gangakhedkar

34 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Army Chief visits Fort William

eneral Bipin Rawat, ADC Chief Gof Army Staff visited HQ on February 8, 2018. He was received by the Eastern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna,. The Chief reviewed the operational preparedness in view of the security situation in the Eastern theatre and also interacted with senior officers of Eastern Command. Gen Rawat complimented all ranks of Eastern Command for maintaining a high level of operational preparedness. - Wg Cdr SS Birdi 107th Raising Day of the Corps of Signals celebrated

he 107th Corps Raising Day of the , extended his He complimented the Corps TCorps of Signals was celebrated felicitations and good wishes to all of Signals for their excellent at Lucknow Cantonment on February ranks of Corps of Signals including contribution and sustained efforts 15, 2018. Lt Gen B S Negi, General civilians and their families through a towards improving the operational Officer Commanding-in-Chief, special order of the day. capability in the Command theatre and expressed confidence that the Corps will grow from strength to strength in future and succeed in all its endeavours. Earlier in the day, Major General Rajeev Nanda, Chief Signal Officer, Central Command laid a wreath at the Command War Memorial “Smritika” to pay homage and solemn tributes to all martyrs. The wreath laying ceremony was also attended by other Signals Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks in the station. - Gargi Malik Sinha

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 35 NCC Republic Day Contingents Felicitated

elicitation of the NCC Republic FDay contingent of Karnataka and Goa states was held at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Speaker of Karnataka Legislative assembly Shri KB Kolivad on behalf of the Chief Minister Shri Soddaramiaah was the Chief Guest. The contingent consisting of 106 Cadets drawn from all parts of Karnataka and Goa, was selected out of more than 78,000 cadets. The contingent did well and brought Minister for Higher Education,Govt need for making NCC a part of laurels to the state. Cadets were of Karnataka graced the occasion the university curriculum to ensure also selected to be sent abroad to alongwith Mr Rajesh Khatri, Principal a more inclusive and broad based various friendly countries as part of Secretary Higher education. The participation of the students. youth exchange programme. minister emphasized the yeoman The cadets put up a vibrant job National Cadet Corps does in The Deputy Director General cultural programme showcasing Brig DM Poorvimath, welcomed inculcating leadership and discipline the culture and dance forms of and gave National Cadet Corps values amongst students, thus Mementoes to the Chief Guest and helping create better citizens of India Karnataka. other dignitaries. Shri Tanveer Sait, of tomorrow. He also reiterated the - T Shanmugam Mid Career Interaction Programme at College of Air Warfare

Mid Career Interaction Relief and Civil Military Relations speakers included Dr R Seth, A Programme for officers from during Humanitarian Assistance Pro Vice Chancellor, The Energy the defence forces and civil services and Disaster Relief (HADR), the and Resources Institute (TERI), Dr was conducted at the College of programme focused on increasing PG Dhar Chakrabarty, Executive Air Warfare, Secunderabad from the awareness of participants about Director, National Institute of Disaster February 13-15, 2018. 23 officers the institutional, legal and doctrinal Management, New Delhi and Air participated in the programme. issues faced by relief agencies Vice Marshal Rajesh Isser, Senior With its theme of ‘Disaster during HADR operations. Eminent Officer-in-charge Administration, Central Air Command, addressed the participants on various topics related to the theme. A panel discussion on ‘Institutional and Legal Framework for Armed Forces in HADR’, analysis of case studies on Disaster Management, exchange of personal experiences and problems faced by the participants at the field level were the other highlights of the

Air Commodore SS Rajan, Deputy Commandant, College of Air Warfare, along with programme. Directing Staff and Participants of MCIP-2018. - G Surendra Babu

36 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Maj Gen RGR Tiwari releases a book at NCC Directorate (UP) Lucknow

ajor General RGR Tiwari, MAdditional Director General (ADG), NCC Directorate (UP), Lucknow released a book titled “Rashtriya Cadet Corps: Ateet aur Sambhavnaye” at NCC Directorate (UP), Lucknow on February 2, 2018. The book was released in the presence of Commanders of 11 Group Headquarters of the NCC Directorate (UP) and civil dignitaries. This book has been written by The treatise begins with book makes it a useful reference Dr. Mukesh Kumar. Essentially, the tracing the initial phases of NCC material and opens the way of book is an attempt to revitalise and from its inception in 1917 and its greater research by scholars in galvanise the youth of India and historical development through the visualizing ways and means of how instill in them feelings of nationalistic independence era and beyond. It this wonderful organisation called thought by enthusing in them a highlights the importance of military the National Cadet Corps can help spirit of harmony and oneness that training and how effectively this can in grooming the future leaders of the is envisaged to eventually spread contribute towards nation building. country. across all sections of society. The diversity of topics dealt by the - Gargi Malik Sinha Red Shield Division Mini Marathon held

rmy Unit located at Bishnupur 10 kms and Girls for 5 kms, a total the contribution of the Civil Aunder the aegis of Loktak of 437 volunteers participated in the Administration - the District Police, Brigade conducted a Mini Marathon Mini Marathon. All the participants District Sports Officer and District on February 11, 2018 in Bishnupur were presented with T-shirts, Health Department for their District. This event also aims to give besides cash prizes to the top five invaluable support in making this recognition to young talents which winners in each category. The most event a huge success and the entire will encourage them to aim for higher encouraging sight was to see a large Bishnupur Police Force for assisting achievements besides promoting number of parents and companions in security, crowd and traffic sportsmanship spirit amongst the who accompanied the participants young bloods. The Mini Marathon, till the finish point as also the huge management during the entire event, which was flagged off from Phubala, crowd who lined up on both sides of wherein SP Bishnupur and his team was organised in three categories, the National Highway to witness and of officers were personally present to Boys above 18 years of age for 15 encourage the young runners. supervise their activities. kms, Boys under 18 years of age for The Army acknowledged - Lt Col Ajay Kumar Sharma

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 37 Seminar on New Security Environment : Challenges for the IAF

eadquarters Maintenance Command Indian Air HForce organized a joint seminar with centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) on February 8, 2018 at HQ MC, IAF Nagpur. The theme of the seminar was “New Security Environment: Challenges for the IAF”. The seminar was inaugurated by Air Marshal Hemant Sharma Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Headquarters Maintenance Command. The Aim of the seminar was to address the challenges for the Indian Air Force in the new security environment. Air Marshal Hemant Sharma AOC-in-C, HQ MC delivering The inaugural session commenced with the inaugural address during CAPS Seminar. opening address by Air Marshal Vinod Patney, SYSM changing dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, new PVSM AVSM VrC (Retd), Director General, Centre for Air factors in National Security calculus and indigenization Power Studies. During the seminar speakers presented and sustenance of IAF assets. their views on relevant issues like trends in terrorism, - Gp Capt Basantkumar B Pande & Centre - Reunion 2018

he Bombay celebrated its in nation building. Construction organised to showcase various TReunion 2018 on January 28-31, of Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) at endeavours being undertaken 2018 at Bombay Engineer Group Mumbai by the Centre in challenging towards welfare of families of all & Centre, Kirkee. The Reunion, conditions are testimony to this. ranks of Bombay Sappers. which is organised every four years, Reunion was held with Lt Gen D Anbu addressed the coincided with the 198th Group traditional fervor with various troops during the Special Sainik Day, thus completing 198 glorious events to include Cross Country years of valour and excellence of Sammelan on January 31, 2018. The Championship, Regimental Get- Colonel Commandant’s Banner was the Bombay Sappers. Reunion 2018 together, Commemoration Parade, presented to 110 Engineer Regiment also provided an opportunity to all Para Motor display & Para Jump for being adjudged as the best serving ranks of Bombay Sappers to and Special Sainik Sammelan by Regiment of the Bombay Sappers for interact with the veterans and share Lt Gen D Anbu, General Officer their experiences. Commanding-in-Chief, Northern the year 2016-17. General Officer Since inception, the Bombay Command, Colonel of the SIKHLI Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Sappers have not only proven their Regiment & Honorary Colonel Command also awarded on the spot prowess in battle, but have also Commandant of The Bombay commendation cards to five Bombay utilised their engineering knowledge Sappers. An AWWA Mela was also Sappers individuals for outstanding contribution. The most significant event of the celebrations was the Ceremonial Parade on January 31, 2018 which was organised to pay tribute to the Bombay Sappers war heroes and martyrs. The impressive Parade was reviewed by Lt Gen D Anbu and attended by about 1000 veterans and serving personnel. - Mahesh Iyengar

38 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Seven Garhwal Rifles Infantry Battalion Group inducted in South Sudan

o support the Tefforts in bringing peace and normalcy in a war torn country of South Sudan, Indian Army is contributing approx 2300 personnel. Seven Garhwal Rifles Infantry battalion group of the Indian Army is currently being inducted to South Sudan from New Delhi. It is a matter of great pride for the unit and the Garhwal Rifles Regiment, as troops control of the sensitive Jonglei The Indian peacekeepers in South hailing from the Garhwal region state with a detachment at Juba, its have been nominated for the first Headquarter in Bor County and an Sudan are deployed under Chapter time to deploy in the United Nations air maintained company group at VII which entails Peace Enforcement. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Pibor County where armed conflicts The unit will be in operational and ethnic violence is on the rise. - Col Aman Anand Secretary (Defence Production) presents SODET Awards

r Ajay Kumar, Secretary non-profit earning organization -16 were presented by Secretary D(Defence Production) presented comprising all the Central Defence (DP) for “Technology Development “Technology Development Public Sector Undertakings, and Technology Innovation” in and Technology Innovation Ordnance Factories, DGQA and Gold, Silver and Bronze categories Awards“constituted by Society of Directorate of Standardization in to winners from various Defence Defence Technologists (SODET) at India. One of the main objectives of Public Sector Undertakings. SODET is to tap and share amongst the Bhanur Unit of Bharat Dynamics Speaking on the occasion Dr the Defence Organizations, the Limited (BDL). Senior officials from Ajay Kumar said that Government unique manufacturing facilities and HAL, BEL, MDL, BEML, HSL apart of India was giving lot of emphasis process related core competencies in from CMD, BDL were among the to Defence production in the country order to have an effective utilization dignitaries present during the award of technological strengths in each and this is the most exciting time presentation ceremony. member organization. Awards for the for Defence production. He felt that SODET is a professional and year 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015 countries’ goals should be to move beyond ‘Self- Reliance’ and produce not only for the country but also to export to other countries. India is among top ten countries in the world in terms of Defence capabilities. He opined that relevance of SODET is going to be of more value as the future lies in technology. Shri V Udaya Bhaskar, CMD, BDL and Chairman, SODET congratulated the SODET member organizations for the exemplary work being carried out by them. One of the awardees receiving Award from Secretary (DP). - G Surendra Babu

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 39 TASA Cross Country Championship held

nter Unit Telangana and Andhra Sub IArea Cross Country Championship 2017-18 was held at Milkha Singh Stadium in 1EME Centre. A total of 60 participants from six units of HQ TASA participated in the event. Lance Naik DK Sah of Station Workshop EME, Secunderabad stood first in the competition. The keenly contested championship was won by ASC Company. Major General N Srinivas Rao, General Office Commanding, TASA gave away the prizes and Championship Trophy to the winners. - G Surendra Babu Eastern Army Commander Visits Nagaland

t Gen Abhay Krishna, GOC-in-C, LEastern Command, visited Army’s Spear Corps Zone on February 14-15, 2018. The General Officer during the visit was accompanied by Lt Gen Gopal R, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps. As part of the visit, General Abhay Krishna visited Nagaland to review the security situation in the state. At the Headquarter of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) at Kohima, the General Officer was briefed on security arrangements in the state. While in Kohima, General Abhay Krishna also interacted with the senior civil administration officials of the state. The GOC-in-C assured the state functionaries of full preparedness of Spear Corps to robustly handle any contingency and that a befitting response would be given to anyone vitiating the security environment in Nagaland. - Wg Cdr SS Birdi

40 Sainik Samachar March 1-15, 2018 Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the state-of-the-art additional building of Command Military Dental Centre at Wanawadi

et another feather was added Yto the cap of the Army Dental Corps on February 12, 2018 as the foundation stone for the additional building was laid by Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General DR Soni, Aide-De-Camp. Head of the Service of the Army Dental Corps, Lieutenant General TK Bandyopadhyay was also present on the occasion. The foundation stone laying ceremony was also graced by many senior officers of in the form of sophisticated dental facilities. He also informed that the as well as the surgeries, Minor Operation Theater building would be equipped with Medical and Dental fraternity of and state of the art Maxillofacial new training and demonstration Pune Garrison. Trauma Centre, Tempro Mandibular facilities which will greatly enhance Major General SM Londhe, Joint Arthroscopy Centre, treatment the service capabilities for the Dental Commandant, Command Military of multiple & complex facial fractures and Paradental staff. Dental Centre, the senior most via resorbable plating systems, The Army Commander lauded Dental Officer of Southern Computer Aided Designing (CAD) & the efforts of the Army Dental Corps Command informed the gathering Computer Aided Machining (CAM) for their endeavor and continued about the upcoming facility. He prosthesis fabrication, invisible efforts in providing comprehensive said that the additional building orthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Oral & Maxillofacial Health Care to would immensely enhance the oral Radiology centre are amongst the Armed Forces. health care provided to the clientele many other modern tertiary care - Mahesh Iyengar part of Guinness World Record in Ice Hockey

ive players of Ladakh Scouts Regt Ice Hockey Team, Fachieved a glorious feat when they became part of a successful attempt by Team Ladakh to establish a Guinness World Record to participate in an Ice Hockey Tournament conducted by Ladakh Winter Sports Club, Leh (Ladakh) at vill Chibra, Sato Kargyam Tangtse (Changthang) loc at an altitude of 14500 feet about mean sea level. The Ice Hockey tournament was conducted from February 4-8, 2018 in collaboration with Hockey Foundation, USA. Teams comprising players of various nationalities such as USA, Canada, Germany, France, Netherland, Russia, Slovakia and Japan were part of the Guinness World Record feat. The glorious achievement by the Ice Hockey Players of the Regiment is indeed commendable which has brought laurels to the Regiment and the Indian Army and has paved way for popularising the sport in the region. - Col Rajesh Kalia

March 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 41 PHOTOCALL

Air Chief Marshal Chief of the Air Staff paying Homage to Martyrs at Noida Shaheed Smarak, Noida on February 16, 2018.

Major General N Srinivas Rao, GOC, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area meeting the Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana Shri Shailendra Kumar Joshi on February 8, 2018.

Fifty students from Army Public School Bolarum visited the gardens of Flag Staff House Bolarum with two teachers. Mrs Anuradha Rao, wife of GOC TASA conducted them and showed the wide variety of Flowers in full bloom. The children also enjoyed seeing the rich European architecture of the Heritage House ‘KENILWORTH’ built for British Army officers of the Secunderabad contingent in 1875. This colonial architecture building was conferred HUDA-INTACH Heritage award in 2001. Sources: Wg Cdr AR Giri and G Surendra Babu

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A view of the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan, South and North Block, during the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.