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SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 Tech Men and Women Indian Army Notification

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June 17, 2018

Indian Army has published the notification of SSC 52 Tech Men and SSC 23 Tech Women on 12th July 2018, the date of notification and last date of application are given below. Engineering graduates who are defence aspirants and want to join the Indian army after their graduation can apply for the SSC Tech 52 men and SSC Tech 23 women. SSC Tech is a technical entry for engineering graduates, it has no written exam and application are shortlisted based on your percentage in engineering. Applications are invited from unmarried MALE and unmarried FEMALE Engineering Graduates and also from Widows of Defence Personnel for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army in all Arms/Services. The course shall be commencing in April 2019 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 Tech
Events	Date
SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 Tech Notification Date	12 July 2018
SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 Tech Last Date	09 Aug 2018
SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 Cut Off Date	Oct 2018
SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 Tech SSB Date	From Oct 2018
SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 Tech Merit List	Feb 2019

SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 ELIGIBILITY:

Nationality: A candidate must either be : (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) A subject of Bhutan, or (iii) A subject of Nepal, or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
Age Limit: – (i) SSC(T)-52 Men and SSC(T)-23 Women:- 20 to 27 years as on 01 April 2019 (Candidates born between 02 April 92 and 01 April 99) (both dates inclusive).(ii) SSCW(Non Tech)(Non UPSC)- For Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness only. Max 35 years of age as on 01 April 2019.
Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of Engineering course are eligible to apply. The candidates studying in the final year examination of Degree Course should be able to produce the Engineering Degree within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at OTA. Such candidates will be inducted on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at OTA as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite Degree Certificate within the specified time.
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SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 Important Note: – Candidates must note that the minimum educational qualification for induction into SSC(T)-52 Men and SSC(T)-23 Women is BE/B.Tech degree in the Engineering stream notified below. Therefore, to become eligible for induction into SSC(T)-52 Men and SSC(T)-23 Women course, candidates studying in final year of engineering must complete all the formalities including written, practicals, projects, backlogs, viva voce, etc, for the award of qualifying BE/B.Tech degree before 01 April 2019 failing which their candidature is liable to be canceled.

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SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 HOW TO APPLY:

Applications will only be accepted online on website “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in”. Click on ‘Officers Entry Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’. Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully. After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’. A page ‘Officers Selection – Eligibility’ will open. Then click ‘Apply’ shown against Technical Graduate Course. A page ‘Application Form’ will open. Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill details as required under various segments. Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB. ‘Save & Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made. Then click on ‘Submit now’ only after carefully ascertaining that the correct details have been filled in. After submitting, click on “PDF” and take two copies of the application form having Roll No and other details generated by the system.

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SSC 52 Tech SSCW 23 SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Short listing of Applications. Integrated HQ of MoD(Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cutoff percentage of marks for each engineering discipline without assigning any reason.
Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending on the cutoff percentage will be interviewed at Selection Centres, Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kapurthala (Punjab) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letter for SSB interview will be issued only through candidate’s registered e-mail id and through SMS. Candidates will not be interviewed locally. Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of Dte Gen of Rtg, IHQ MoD (Army) and NO request for changes are entertained in this regard.
Shortlisted candidates will have to log in on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in using their username and password and select the SSB dates as available on the website.
Interviews will be held from Oct/Nov 2018 onwards.
Candidates will put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in Stage I will be returned on the same day. Duration of SSB interviews is five days excluding day of arrival and details of the same are available at official website of Rtg Dte www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

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Meet Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough, 6th Female Fighter Pilot of Indian Air Force

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June 16, 2018

Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough on Saturday inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as fighter pilot. The 24-year-old Meghana, who is hailing from Chikmaglur in Mysore of Karnataka, was among the 13 women officers out of 113 Flight Cadets , who earned their coveted wings on successful completion of their flying training from the Air Force Academy located at Dundigal here.

Meghana , the first fighter pilot from South India, will be the sixth women fighter pilot , to be inducted into the IAF. All other five women fighter pilots who were commissioned earlier in the IAF hailed from various states of MP, Rajasthan, Bihar and UP. Meghana’s father M K Ramesh, who is a practicing lawyer, said he was proud of his daughter Meghana, who inducted was into IAF as fighter pilot.

Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough Indian Air Force — Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough

While a total of 13 women graduated as Flying Officers of the Indian Air Force, 80 young pilots, 6 navigators and 27 ground duty officers also earned their coveted ‘Wings and Brevets’, along with 6 officers of Indian Navy and 5 officers of Indian Coast Guard on successful completion of their flying training from the academy.

Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa graced the solemn ceremony as the chief guest and reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade.

He gave away various awards to the Flying Officers who had excelled in their training.

Flying Officer Tarun Nair from the Flying branch was awarded President’s Plaque and the Chief of the Air Staff ‘Sword of Honour’ for standing first in Overall Merit in Pilot Course. Flying Officer Abhishek Bajpai and Flying Officer Banti were awarded President’s Plaque for being first in overall merit in Navigation and Ground Duty branches respectively.

The grand event was witnessed by parents of the graduating trainees, various military and civilian dignitaries and few foreign Defence attaches.

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Indian Air Force Academy Passing Out Parade – 16th June 2018

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June 16, 2018

Source: UNI: It was a great pride moment as 113 cadets, including 13 women, who have graduated out from Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal here was inducted into Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday.

After a hectic training schedule, the cadets joined the IAF as Commissioned Officers during the Combined Graduation Parade held at AFA.

Addressing after reviewing the combined Graduation Parade, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh, said ”it is a matter of pride and honour to review the Combined Graduation Parade and added the cadets can become the fine men and women in the IAF as Military Aviation leaders”.

Keeping in view the changing geo-political and strategic environment and varied security challenges faced by India, he urged the young officers to remain in heightened state of preparedness by dynamically adapting to the continuously changing environment.

The IAF has continued to evolve over the years, playing more significant roles not only strengthening the defense of our country, but also carving a niche for itself amongst the best Air Force of the world, he said.

A total of 113 Flight Cadets including 13 women trainees were commissioned as Flying officers on the occasion. It was a proud moment for 80 young pilots and six navigators as well who earned their coveted ‘Wings and Brevets’, along with six officers of Indian Navy and five officers of Indian Coast Guard on successful completion of their flying training.

The ceremony also marked the commissioning of another woman fighter pilot in the IAF, namely Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough. She will be joining the existing five woman fighter pilots of the IAF.

This apart, Flying Officer Tarun Nair from the Flying branch was awarded the President’s Plaque and the Chief of the Staff ‘Sword of Honour’ for overall merit in the pilot course by the Air Chief Marshal. Flying Officers Abhishek Bajpai and Banti were awarded the President’s Plaque for overall merit in navigation and ground duty branches respectively.

Meet Prarthna Sarkar – From NCC Cadet to Miss India West Bengal 2018

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June 16, 2018

Close to 50% of India’s population are women, therefore half of its potential. But today gender inequality persists everywhere in our country and stagnates socio-economic growth. As a result, India ranks 131 in Human Development Index, 125 in Gender Inequality Index.

The share of seats in parliament is only 12%. But for India to become a globally recognisable power, the development has to be inclusive. So the role of Indian women is very important to break the socio-economic barrier which otherwise draws them backwards and thereby slows down the overall growth of the country.

Women have proven their worth in virtually every field today. Present day they are fighting shoulder to shoulder with men in the frontline, flying fighter aircraft and making their presence in the administration of the country.

NCC Girls in Beauty Pageants

On similar lines as above, you will not be shocked to see Prarthana Sarkar, an NCC cadet winning Femina Miss India 2018, a beauty pageant – we already know about Asha Bhat who won the Miss Supranational pageant of the year 2014 and became the first Indian to win the said pageant; she was also an NCC cadet.

The All-Rounder

Prarthana is born into a family of armed forces. Her father is a Colonel in the Indian Army. She had her schooling in Dehradun, Hisar, Jodhpur and Kolkata. She did her board (Class XII) from Army Public School, Kolkata and subsequently took admission to St Xavier’s college, Kolkata for undergraduate programme. She is currently pursuing her honours degree in political science.

Prarthna is also an NCC cadet and was selected to attend YEP, Russia. She was adjudged as the All India Best Cadet (Navy) 2016 and was also awarded a Governor’s medal. She was also felicitated by the Chief Minister of West Bengal for her all-round performance.

Prarthana has always believed that the limit to achieve anything is infinity and her quest to experience different things will always continue. She desires to represent the country in the world forum. The olive green uniform of the Indian Army with the blue beret of United Nations has always been her yearning desire.

The all-rounder lady also has an interest in Painting, Writing, Reading, Singing, Blogging, Horse riding, and Trekking, and follows the quote – “Just Like the morning sun, keep on rising till the sky knows your name”.

Passing the Reigns

She succeeds Shivankita Dixit as the new Fbb Femina Miss India West Bengal. She will now represent West Bengal in Femina Miss India 2018 to be held in June. The show was judged by Bonny Sengupta, Supermodel Subhasree Ganguly, and Film Director Srijit Mukherji.

Former Miss World India and Bollywood actress Pooja Chopra will be mentoring Prarthana Sarkar for the national finale. By winning this title, she now becomes one of the 30 state finalists who will compete for the title of Femina Miss India 2018 in the month of June 2018.

About Femina Miss India 2018

Femina Miss India 2018 will be the 55th edition of the Femina Miss India beauty pageant to be held on 19th June 2018. The winners from all 29 states and winner of Delhi will compete for the crowns. Reigning title holder and Miss World 2017 Miss Manushi Chhillar from Haryana will crown her successor at the end of the event.

The pageant will crown India’s representative who will compete at Miss World 2018. Apart from the winner, two runner-ups will also be crowned, who will represent India at Miss Grand International 2018 and Miss United Continents 2018 respectively.

udChalo: Catering Travelling Needs Of SSB Goers In Cheap

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June 16, 2018

While going to SSB, many times, an aspirant is confused what all tickets to book for the return journey. One might get recommended and would need to extend his date; or one might get conference out or screen out and need to book return tickets asap. The most costly way to handle this is to book all the three tickets in advance.

But, for those aspirants who are dependents of service personnel, udChalo comes to help.

What is udChalo?

udChalo is an internet based market place owned and operated by UpCurve Business Services Pvt. Ltd. with its registered office at 604,Cosmos, Kumar Suraksha, NIBM Road,Pune – 411 048.

udChalo provides a common platform to check, compare and apply your defence quota discount while booking any flight tickets. udChalo gets you the unsold airline tickets at upto 40–50% discount on the lowest online fares. It’s the one stop destination to get fantastic deals on flights for defence personnel.

The Idea and Founders

This idea is conceived by the graduates from Army Institute of Technology, Pune, where the students have a strong Army background.

Founder members of udChalo, entrepreneurs Varun Jain and Ravi Kumar are proud to serve all the service/retired personnel and their dependents.

How to book tickets using udChalo?

For this, one would require two things – service number and id proof/dependent proof.

Goto www.udchalo.com and enter your journey details, name, email ID and mobile number. Be careful while filling up the details as you will not be able change these once entered.

Then you need to select the type of force your parent serves/served in. This is applicable for both, the military and the paramilitary.

You will see the list of discounted flights and fares instantly. Select your flight, enter passenger information and provide your billing details and make the payment.

Once the payment is received, your tickets are booked and you will be taken to the confirmation page.

Please remember to take a print out of the e-ticket(s) and service/dependent ID proof to carry to the airport.

Conclusion

udChalo help provide exclusive services for Indian Armed Forces’ kids. As their parents put themselves on the line to defend our country, it’s only natural for them to respect their hard work, dedication and sacrifice. udChalo respect our warriors by providing services exclusively to our soldiers and their families.

Trilateral Naval Exercise Malabar 2018 being held June 6-15

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June 16, 2018

India, Japan and the U.S. are conducting the annual Malabar trilateral naval war games off the coast of Guam in the Philippine Sea from June 6-15. Guam island was a theatre of an intense World War II when US forces stormed in to take it from the Japanese.

About Exercise Malabar

Exercise Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent partners. Originally begun in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the United States, Japan became a permanent partner in 2015.

Past non-permanent participants are Australia and Singapore. Australia, in the last two years, had repeatedly requested to be part of the annual drill but India again refused after China raised is concerns.

The annual Malabar series began in 1992 and includes diverse activities, ranging from fighter combat operations from aircraft carriers through Maritime Interdiction Operations Exercises.

The Malabar exercise began in 1992 as a joint Indo-US naval drill. But it was suspended from 1998 to 2002 after India conducted nuclear weapons tests in 1998. This year marks the 22nd edition of the exercise which has now become an annual feature in the deep military ties between the US and India.

Among High Tensions

The exercise comes at a time of increased friction between China and the three countries along with the nations bordering South China Sea as Beijing militarises reclaimed islands.

China and Japan have a thousand year history of fighting each other, while China and India just got out from the Doklam standoff. US, being the big bully it is, also has not so good relations with China.

Incidentally the U.S. has just renamed its Pacific command as Indo-Pacific command to underscore its commitment to the region in line with its Indo-Pacific strategy.

The Participants

India

The Indian Navy has sent the INS Kamorta, the first of four anti-submarine Kamorta-class stealth corvettes; the INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate; and the Deepak-class fleet tanker INS Shakti. There is also a P-8I Neptune advanced maritime patrol/anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

However, INS Vikramaditya is currently undergoing scheduled refit and will not take part in current exercise.

Japan

Japan is represented by the 19,000-tonne JS Hyuga – the lead ship of the Hyuga-class of helicopter carriers; the Takanami-class guided-missile/ASW destroyer JS Suzunami; the Akizuki-class guided-missile destroyer JS Fuyuzuki; and a diesel-electric attack submarine, as well as one Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft.

US

The US Navy has fielded aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), the guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) and a P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

The Training

Malabar will be done in two phases: ashore and at-sea training. The harbour phrase will occur at Naval Base Guam from June 7 to 10 and the sea phase from June 11 to 16 in the Philippine Sea.

The at-sea part will see military-to-military coordination and capacity to plan and execute tactical operations in a multinational environment.

The events planned during the at-sea portions include gunnery exercises, anti-submarine warfare, air defense exercises, surface warfare exercises, helicopter cross-deck evolutions and underway replenishments.

Malabar 2018 in Pics

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Conclusion

The training in Exercise Malabar 2018 will focus on high-end war fighting skillsets, subject matter expert and professional exchanges, combined carrier strike group operations, maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations, surface and anti-submarine warfare, medical operations, damage control, helicopter operations and visit, board, search and seizure operations.

Principal of National Defence Academy Booked for Alleged Malpractice

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June 16, 2018

The Central Bureau of Investigation raided the premises of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla for alleged irregularities in the selection and appointment of teaching staff for training the cadets.

The agency has booked 5 senior faculty members and other unidentified suspects have been booked under IPC sections for cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy and sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Scam

The CBI said it had booked the NDA principal Om Prakash Shukla, head of chemistry department, a professor of political science, an assistant professor of chemistry and an assistant professor of mathematics and ‘unknown others including certain officials’ for their roles in the recruitment scam.

The CBI said that during 2006-15, the accused got selected and appointed in different posts of teaching faculty by furnishing false information and certificates against Union Public Service Commission norms. They also allegedly forged and false certificates indicating their service/teaching experience and exaggerated Academic Performance Indicator (API) score.

The agency had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2017 on the basis of allegations that 13 faculty members of the academy were appointed in spite of being ineligible. Shukla was appointed principal of the elite armed forces training centre in Khadakwasla, in 2011.

The teaching posts on which these accused were appointed are civilian positions for which selection is done by the UPSC. On the recommendation of the UPSC, the defence ministry makes the appointment.

Not the first time

In 2012, the CBI had arrested six people in a similar case with class ‘C’ employees at the same institute. The arrested people included Colonel Kulbir Singh, staff officer to NDA Commandant Lt Gen Jatinder Singh, NDA employee Ramesh Gaikwad, Bal Kishen Kanojia – who runs a food stall in Pune, his employee Vishnu Sharma and two alleged touts Manoj Sheetal Kar and Dattatre Sheetal Kar.

The CBI filed a charge sheet against the accused in 2015. The accused are now out on bail.

The CBI is also investigating a case of alleged malpractices in allotment of contract for the purchase of branded clothing for cadets, which involved senior officers of the academy.

Conclusion

A scam like this, at this level and involving a person of such level have ashamed the dignity of NDA and the nation. These criminals should be subjected to the strictest punishments under the law.

What Are The Green Initiatives Program Taken Up By Indian Navy?

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June 16, 2018

The Indian Navy has completed four years of its Green Initiatives Program on World Environment Day on this June 5. The Navy has adopted a comprehensive ‘Indian Navy Environment Conservation Roadmap’ putting Indian Navy on an ambitious path of synergising ‘Blue Water capability with a Green footprint’.

The Navy’s concerted efforts of formulation and implementation of numerous policies aimed towards energy efficiency and environmental protection have yielded good results which are evident in all naval establishments.

Green Initiatives Taken By the Navy

With an aim to achieve zero carbon foot print, ‘Energy Efficiency’ concept of sustainable green technologies/norms based on GRIHA, LEEDS, Green Fuels, MARPOL compliance and alternative energy resources are being adopted in all future plans for augmentation and acquisition of assets/ infrastructure.
Smart LED Street Lighting in Naval stations
In an endeavour towards fulfilment of ‘Paperless Office’, initiatives undertaken in the field of IT through digital work processes have ensured gross reduction in paper consumption.
Tree Plantation
Towards continuous afforestation, 16000 saplings have been planted over the course of the preceding year eventually to mitigate an estimated 324 tonnes of CO2.
Tree Plantation By Naval Wives Welfare Associassion
As maritime efficiency initiative, the feasibility of inclusion of an ‘Intelligent Energy cum Performance assessment’ system onboard Naval vessels is underway. The intelligent system will provide real time awareness of the onboard energy demand for optimising the overall performance.
Guidelines for MARPOL compliance, onboard effluents discharge, waste disposal, sewage treatment plants etc have been adopted to minimise the environmental impact both at sea and ashore.
Cleaning the Beaches
Regular energy audits for ships and shore establishments are being conducted for improving the energy efficiency. One of the premier Naval Yards has achieved a decrease of 11% in energy consumption compared to the last financial year. 95% of conventional street lights of the repair yards have been replaced with LED lights and over 1000 have been changed over with Smart timer based street light. 21 MW Solar PV projects have been undertaken with meticulous planning by Indian Navy towards achieving the GOI target of 100 GW by 2022 under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).
Seminar on Waste Management
The progressive adoption of Battery Operated Vehicles for transportation of men and material has marked the reduction of dependence on fossils fuels thus reducing carbon emissions. Oil Manufacturing Companies have also been approached for consistent supply of B5 blend HSD at all naval establishments for pan Navy usage on MT vehicles. It is indeed a proud moment for all Indians that this year we have been chosen to host the ‘World Environment Day- 2018’ with the theme as ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. Continuous and focused efforts are being put in place to ensure that the Naval establishments remains devoid of non-biodegradable material at all times.
Cleaning Plastics from Surroundings
Awareness drives and programme by means of plantation drives, beach clean-up, anti-plastic drives, lectures etc are being organised regularly for integration of the philosophy of environmental consciousness amongst all echelons of the Service.
Awareness Campaign
As a part of ‘Swacchh Bharat Abhiyaan’ Segregated Waste Collection Centre (SWCC) was inaugurated with the support from Defence Wives Welfare Association (DWWA) at Port Blair, which incorporated modern methods of waste collection and management system. Segregated wet garbage at an average of 400 kg is received per day for processing at SWCC. Mrs Seema Verma, President DWWA was awarded National Award for ‘Swatchtha Hi Sewa’ for implementation of the SWCC effectively.
Beat the Plastic Awareness Seminar

Conclusion

As a developing nation and growing defence force of the modern world, it is imperative to take cognizance of our surroundings and invaluable natural resources. With a view to reduce the overall carbon footprint and to bring down the effects of global warming, Indian Navy is ‘Geared Up and Committed’ to march towards pursuance of Green Initiatives, realising the national aim, to ensure a ‘Greener and Cleaner future for our next generations’.

What Is Operation Nistar, The HADR Operation Carried Out By Indian Navy In Yemen?

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June 16, 2018

On 3rd June, Indian Navy launched ‘Operation Nistar’ to evacuate 38 stranded Indians around Socotra Island. The Island is located close to the horn of Africa between the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. It is about 1,180 nautical miles from Mumbai.

INS Sunayna mission deployed in West Arabian Sea was diverted to reach off Socotra Island.

The Incident

These Indian seafarers have been stranded due to Cyclone Mekunu which hit that area a few days back. The Indian Nationals were stranded for nearly ten days after severe devastation of the area.

Three Indian vessels at Socotra suffered damages/sank alongside in the harbour and another Dhow, MSV Safina Al Khijar with 12 Indians onboard is reported to be missing.

INS Sunayna was diverted from Gulf of Aden deployment in Arabian Sea to Socotra Island for search and rescue operations after Indian Navy received a distress call from Directorate General of Shipping and Indian Sailing Vessels Association.

The 38 Indian nationals were successfully rescued and evacuated in the early morning of 3rd June 2018. All evacuees were safely embarked onboard the ship and were immediately provided with medical care, food, water and telephone facilities. Thereafter, the ship also undertook intensive surface search and aerial reconnaissance of the area to look for any more survivors.

The Return Back Home

INS Sunayana entered Porbandar harbour 7th June 2018 after the swift Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operation (HADR).

An Evacuee Thanking A Crew Member of INS Sunanya

Upon entering harbour INS Sunayna was received by Rear Admiral Sanjay Roye, Flag Officer Commanding Gujarat, Daman & Diu Naval Area. After initial briefing about the scheduled disembarkation formalities, all 38 Indian nationals were put through mandatory customs clearance and immigration checks. They were served light refreshments. Post completion of all the administrative formalities, they were handed over to the civil police to facilitate their return to native places.

Conclusion

The cyclone Mekunu badly hit various parts of Oman and Socotra Island. A timely action by the Indian Navy to send a ship to the Island in Yemen to rescue 38 stranded Indians helped them get back to their families safely.

Dhanush Artillery Guns Ready to be Inducted into the Indian Army

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June 16, 2018

The indigenously designed and developed Dhanush ATAG is ready for induction into the Indian army. The 155-millimeter/45-caliber towed howitzer completed the final development trials at the Indian military’s test range at Pokhran.

6 Dhanush guns were tested in battery formation (at one go and at one target) from June 2 to 6 firing fifty rounds each.

About Dhanush

Dhanush is a 155mm x 45mm calibre artillery gun and is also called the “desi Bofors”.

It is an improved version of the FH-77B 155-millimeter/39 caliber towed howitzer manufactured by the Swedish defense contractor Bofors (now BAE Systems) of which India acquired 414 between 1987 and 1991.

Dhanush vs Bofors

Dhanush’s larger caliber is the major upgrade from Bofors. Also, Dhanush has an effective range of 38 km as compared to 27 km range of the Bofors guns.

Besides features like electronic gun-laying and sighting systems, the indigenous gun’s hitting range is 11 km more than the imported Bofors guns.

Dhanush can also fire eight rounds per minute and needs a crew of six to eight artillerymen.

The Tests

The gun has passed tests under severe cold conditions and in hot and humid and in the deserts..

During an earlier trial in Pokhran a year ago, the muzzle and barrel of the howitzer exploded two times. However, the fault is likely to be with the shells and not the guns.

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The gun has been developed by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Kolkata, after going through design documents running into over 12,000 pages.

These documents were given to India as part of the first phase of “Transfer of Technology” (ToT) under the Bofors gun deal inked in the late 1980s.

The Indian Army has placed an initial order for 114 Dhanush howitzers out of a total of 414 units, with the first batch of guns to be manufactured at the Gun Carriage Factory in Jabalpur. Per-unit price of a Dhanush gun is a little over Rs 4.5 cr. One shell costs around Rs 1 lakh.