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In This Issue Since 1909 ViceBIRTH President ANNIVERSARY inaugurates CELEBRATIONS NCC Republic Day Camp 2017 4 (Initially published as FAUJI AKHBAR) Vol. 64 q No 2 26 Pausha - 11 Magha, 1938 (Saka) 16-31 January 2017 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 Defence Minister Hasibur Rahman PM Inaugurates DRDO's 6 7 Senior Editor Editor 104th Indian Science… Compliments… Ruby T Sharma Ehsan Khusro Coordination Business Manager Kunal Kumar Dharam Pal Goswami Our Correspondents DELHI: Wg Cdr Anupam Banerjee; Dhananjay Mohanty; Capt DK Sharma; Manoj Tuli; Nampibou Marinmai; Wg Cdr Rochelle D’Silva; Col Rohan Anand; Ved Pal; Photo Editor: K Ramesh; ALLAHABAD: Gp Capt BB Pande; BENGALURU: Shivaram Pailoor; CHANDIGARH: Pradip Dasgupta; CHENNAI: T Shanmugam; GANDHINAGAR: Wg Cdr Abhishek Matiman; GUWAHATI: Lt Col Suneet Newton; IMPHAL: Lt Col Ajay Kumar Sharma; JAMMU: Lt Col Manish Mehta; JODHPUR: Lt Col Manish Ojha; KOCHI: Cdr Sridhar E Warrier ; KOHIMA: Col 14 MoS Defence visits DRDO's… Chiranjeet Konwer; KOLKATA: Wg Cdr SS Birdi; Dipannita Dhar; LUCKNOW: 15 Admiral Sunil Lanba Receives… COAS Interview : Ms Gargi Malik Sinha; MUMBAI: Cdr Rahul Sinha; Narendra Vispute; NAGPUR: 8 16 Chief of The Air Staff Visits… Sainik Samachar Wg Cdr Samir S Gangakhedkar; PALAM: Gp Capt SK Mehta; PUNE: Mahesh Iyengar; SECUNDERABAD: B Satheesh Kumar; SHILLONG: Gp Capt Amit 19 COAS Visits Base Hospital Delhi… Mahajan; SRINAGAR: Col Rajesh Kalia; TEZPUR: Lt Col Sombit Ghosh; 20 Humane Face of Indian Army THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Suresh Shreedharan; UDHAMPUR: Col NN Joshi; 22 Passing Out Parade of Marine… VISAKHAPATNAM: Cdr CG Raju. 25 Lamp Lighting Ceremony… Published by: Nitin D Wakankar 27 INS Darshak completes… Addl DG (Media & Communication) 32 Dr Subhash Bhamre,… Directorate of Public Relations, South Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-110011 36 Army Air Defence Celebrates Regulars Follow us on: 37 Armed Forces Panorama www.facebook.com/DefenceMinIndia https://twitter.com/spokespersonMoD Editorial Office: Submarine ‘Khanderi’ Launched 12 L-1 Block, Church Road, New Delhi-110001, Telefax : 23094668 Telephone : 23092768 Email : [email protected] E-in-C: ASCON-32078 [email protected] For subscriptions contact : Business Manager, Sainik Samachar, Telephone : 23092768 Subscription Rates: Inland (Ordinary): One Year Rs 100.00, Overseas (Surface Mail): Rs 450.00 Concessional (per year): Rs 20.00 (Applicable for dependants of service personnel & ex-Servicemen.) For all correspondence subscribers must quote their subscription number For more details visit our website: http://sainiksamachar.nic.in On front cover: COAS Gen Bipin Rawat Vice President inaugurates NCC Republic Day Camp 2017 hri Hamid Ansari, the Vice SPresident of India formally inaugurated the National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp 2017. On his arrival, the Vice President was received by the Director General, Lt Gen Vinod Vashisht, VSM & Bar. 2068 Cadets including 696 girl cadets drawn from 17 NCC Directorates covering all the States and Union Territories of the Country are participating in this camp . A contingent of smartly turned The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari addressing at the inauguration of the NCC out NCC cadets drawn from all Republic Day Camp 2017, in New Delhi on January 06, 2017. The Director General, the three wings of Army, Navy and NCC, Lt Gen Vinod Vashisth is also seen. Air Force, presented a ‘Guard of Discipline) has been providing our interesting and learning experience Honour’ to the Vice President on young people with opportunities for each one of you. It will give his arrival. The Vice President also for self-development and avenues you an opportunity to interact with visited the Flag Area where he was to fulfil their potential for growth. cadets not only from other parts of briefed by the young cadets about In so doing, NCC is playing an the country, but also from friendly their respective States on themes important role in shaping the foreign countries, who will be joining contributing towards national character and moral fibre of our you shortly. Experiences such as awareness and integration. young people, and ultimately the this camp highlight the essence of The Vice President complimenting effectiveness and dynamism of the universal brotherhood transcending the efforts of National Cadet Corps nation. and help you learn valuable life and said, "I am delighted to be here I am happy to see the bright work skills such as teamwork and for the Republic Day Camp of the and young cadets, smartly turned out leadership. National Cadet Corps. I extend and beaming with confidence. You Your experience in NCC my greetings and best wishes for a showcase the dynamism and energy will equip you to become active, bright and prosperous New Year to of youth with the discipline and responsible members of your all of you. camaraderie instilled by the NCC. communities and that you will go The NCC, with its motto of I am sure that the Republic on to make valuable contributions Ekta aur Anushasan (Unity and Day Camp will be a memorable, to Indian society on a daily basis The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari with a Group of Cadets 4 Sainik Samachar January 16-31, 2017 in terms of environmental and community activities. Through programmes like the NCC, the Government of India is investing in today’s youth and India’s future. The youth of a nation determine how it shapes up a few years into the future; they are the future of the country, and their actions and inaction, both contribute to the state of the nation. If the youth of a country are educated and willing to go the extra mile to effect positive change, nothing can prevent the country from greatness. The NCC takes upon itself to provide motivated leadership in The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari inspecting the Guard of Honour all walks of life through interactive curriculum and activities like NCC Republic Day Camp. NCC is dedicated to fostering the spirit of adventure among the youth, but also inculcates social responsibilities and encourages cadets to contribute towards AIDS awareness, Cancer Awareness, Adult education, Anti Dowry, Anti Drugs, Organ Donation and Cleanliness programmes. Your contributions towards social causes have been recognized and a several awards conferred on you. I compliment you on your efforts. The The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari signing the visitor's book nation is indeed very proud of you. You are a model to the youth of the country. Your conduct must be exemplary and just. I urge you to continue with this hard work and achieve your dreams and goals with dedication and distinction. I am impressed by your turnout today and I would like to congratulate you all for the same. I have great pleasure in inaugurating the Annual National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp 2017, may you derive maximum benefit from it. Jai Hind.” The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari inspecting the flag area - PIB January 16-31, 2017 Sainik Samachar 5 PM Inaugurates DRDO's 104th Indian Science Congress-2017 in Tirupati he Defence Research and TDevelopment Organization (DRDO) participated in “Pride of India-Science Expo-2017” held from January 3-7, 2017 at the Sri Venkateswara University Campus, Tirupati. The five-day event was organized as part of 104th Indian Science Congress (ISC-2017) inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The DRDO Pavillion at the mega science expo was inaugurated The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the 104th Indian Science Congress, at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh on January 03, 2017. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, by the Chief Minister of Andhra Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan, the Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Naidu on January 3, 2017. He also the Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Shri Y.S. Chowdary and visited various DRDO stalls and took other dignitaries are also seen. keen interest in the DRDO products General - Life Sciences Dr. Shashi Daksh Robot etc. Indoor exhibits and technologies displayed there. Bala Singh and Dr. B.S. Subhash included models of AEW&C, LCA A special plenary session titled Chandran of DRDL, Hyderabad. Tejas, Rustom UAV, the Advanced light-weight Torpedo (TAL), Multi- “Frontiers of Defense Research” was 40 DRDO laboratories organised on January 4, 2017 at the mode Hand Grenade, NBC Suit, participated at the expo to showcase venue. Scientific Advisor to Raksha Anti-mine Boots, Micro Wave Power state-of-the-art military systems Mantri and Director General (MSS) Module, S-Band MSS Terminal, and technologies at the DRDO at DRDO Dr G. Satheesh Reddy Integrated Multi Function Sight was the Convener of the session, Pavilion which narrated the saga (IMFS), Preemptor System, various in which eminent scientists from of Self-reliance & National Pride Life Sciences Products including DRDO delivered their lectures. This with the “Make in India” spirit. Star Bukhari-the heating system, Alocal included the Chief Controller R&D attractions of the outdoor exhibits Cream, Ready-to-Eat Packaged (Human Resources & Technology included the Long Range Surface- Foods, Juices etc. DRDO pavilion Management) Shri M.D. Hafizur to-Surface Ballistic Missile Agni-5, was a major attraction at the Pride Rahaman, Director General (Micro Akash Weapon System, Shaurya of India Expo amongst visitors and Electronic Devices & Computational Missile, the model of the Brahmos students. Systems) Dr. G. Athithan, Director missile, Remotely Operated Vehicle - D Mohanty 6 Sainik Samachar January 16-31, 2017 Defence Minister compliments Directorate General Defence Estates for its successful Swachhta Campaign efence Minister Shri Manohar DParrikar appreciated the efforts of Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) in translating the concept of Swachh Bharat campaign into reality.