2018 1-15 July Vol 65 No 13 ` 5 SAINIK Samachar Readers are requested for their valuable suggestions about Sainik Samachar International Yoga Day 2018 pic: DPR Photo Division Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman welcoming the Cabinet Secretary for Defence Ambassador of Kenya Ms Raychelle Omamo in South Block, New Delhi on June 18, 2018. Also seen in the picture Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra. pic: DPR Photo Division The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa exchanging the memento with the Chief of Qatar Armed Forces, Maj Gen (Pilot) Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, in New Delhi on June 20, 2018. In This Issue Since 1909 WorkshopBIRTH ANNIVERSARY on Cyber CELEBRATIONS Security 4 Framework - 2018 (Initially published as FAUJI AKHBAR) Vol. 65 q No 13 10 - 24 Ashadha, 1940 (Saka) 1-15 July 2018 The journal of India’s Armed Forces published every fortnight in thirteen languages including Hindi & English on behalf of Ministry of Defence. 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For all correspondence subscribers must quote their subscription number On front cover: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participating in the mass yoga demonstration, on the occasion of the 4th International Day of Yoga 2018, at the Forest Research Institute, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on June 21, 2018. 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/ Workshop on Cyber Security Framework - 2018 workshop on Cyber Security Framework for A Department of Defence was organised by DDP, Ministry of Defence. The workshop was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman. During her address, Smt Sitharaman stressed upon the fact that Defence sector is more prone to the cyber threats and hence it becomes important to safeguard our cyberspace with anticipation of possible attacks. The Raksha Mantri congratulated Department of Defence Production for formulating Cyber Security Framework for DDP and also establishing Cyber Security Cells at various levels to handle cyber security related issues. She further touched upon the requirement of creating the work force in all establishments in accordance with Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the gathering the nation’s vision to become a dominant force in cyber during the Workshop on Cyber Security Framework -2018. space. in synchronised approach for cyber security based on Earlier addressing the participants Secretary frame work document released by the Department of (Defence Production) Dr Ajay Kumar emphasised that all Defence Production in 2018. The framework which is Defence PSUs and Ordnance Factories are increasingly in line with National policies and guidelines, provides relying on Information Technology. However, any a common mechanism for all organisations to describe compromise in Information and Cyber Security in their current cyber security posture and the target area Defence Production environment can have far reaching for cyber security, identify and prioritize opportunities for consequences on effectiveness of our defence forces and improvement and continuously assess progress towards national security. Therefore, it is important to establish a the target area. More than 100 Chief Information Security strong, robust and resilient cyber security infrastructure officers from Directorate General Quality Assurance on priority basis. (DGQA), Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Joint Secretary and Chief Information Security Officer Assurance (DGAQA), Directorate of Standardisation, of DDP, Dr Amit Sahai who welcomed the participants Defence PSUs and Ordnance Factories participated in to the workshop, explained that this one day workshop the workshop. has been organised by the Ministry of Defence to bring - DPR Defence Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Secretary (Defence Production) Dr Ajay Kumar and Joint Secretary and Chief Information Security Officer of DDP Dr Amit Sahai at the Workshop on Cyber Security Framework -2018. 4 Sainik Samachar July 1-15, 2018 Raksha Mantri visits Valley for Security Review he Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, visited Tthe Chinar Corps to review the overall security situation prevailing in the Valley. The Raksha Mantri accompanied by COAS General Bipin Rawat was received by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Northern Army Commander and Lt Gen AK Bhatt, Chinar Corps Commander. The Raksha Mantri was briefed about the security and administrative arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra on ground. The Raksha Mantri was subsequently given an update by the Chinar Corps Commander in Badami Bagh Cantonment on the latest security scenario on the Kashmir Valley including details of Counter Infiltration and Counter Terrorist Operations undertaken in the recent past. She appreciated the effectiveness of the intelligence and operational grids and commended the commanders and troops for the excellent operational successes, which has contributed significantly towards improving the security environment in Kashmir Valley. Later in the evening, the Raksha Mantri also interacted with the Governor of J&K Shri NN Vohra at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar and discussed the overall security situation in the Valley. - PRO Srinagar July 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 5 Indian Army reaches out to its bravehearts disabled in the line of duty o commemorate the Year of TDisabled Soldier in Line of Duty, Indian Army honoured the soldiers who have been disabled while serving the nation in a seminar on Physical & Mental Issues of Disabled Soldiers organised at Manekshaw Centre. The event was attended by disabled soldiers and veterans, along with serving soldiers, officers and ladies. This event was used as an opportunity to connect with injured Indian Army bravehearts and acknowledge their service to the Nation. DGAFMS, Lt Gen Bipin Puri delivered the welcome address for the event which was presided over by Chief of Army Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat. The COAS emphasized on the need to recognize both the physical and mental aspects of the disability and Gen Bipin Rawat, COAS addressing the seminar on Physical and Mental Issues of Disabled providing comprehensive care to Soldiers at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on June 20, 2018. the disabled soldiers to help them On the occasion, Maj DP Col Sachin Saxena, Psychiatrist reintegrate into the society. He also Singh (Retd), a Kargil war veteran from Base Hospital Delhi and Col highlighted various disabled-friendly and celebrity blade runner also AS Kalra, Prosthetic Surgeon from initiatives that have been taken in shared his experiences with the Artificial Limb Centre, Pune. They Armed Forces Hospitals. audience. Other speakers included spoke about the challenges faced by disabled soldiers and discussed the very pertinent issue of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) that afflicts a large proportion of disabled soldiers. The aim of the Seminar was to provide an educative experience about the various stresses faced by the soldiers and their families, especially when a family member suffers from an injury leading to a devastating disability. A detailed account of various problems with special emphasis on effective