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Ministry of Defence and its Departments
The principal task of the Ministry is to frame policy directions on defence and security
related matters and communicate them for implementation to the services headquarters, inter-
service organisations, production establishments and research and development organisations. It
is required to ensure effective implementation of the government’s policy directions and the
execution of approved programmes within the allocated resources. The principal functions of the
Departments include: dealing with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and three Services and
various Inter Service Organisations. It is also responsible for the Defence Budget, establishment
matters, defence policy, matters relating to Parliament, defence co-operation with foreign
countries and co-ordination of all defence related activities.; the Department of Defence
Production deals with matters pertaining to defence production, indigenisation of imported
stores, equipment and spares, planning and control of departmental production units of the
ordnance factory board and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).; the Department of
Defence Research and Development advises the government on scientific aspects of military
equipment and logistics and the formulation of research, design and development plans for
equipment required by the Services.; and the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare deals with
all resettlement, welfare and pensionary matters of Ex-Servicemen.
Relevant Websites:
www.mod.gov.in
www.ddp.mod.gov.in
www.desw.gov.in
www.mod.gov.in/dod
www.drdo.gov.in
Army
Global and regional geo-political and geo-strategic issues affect and shape India’s security
environment. The Indian Army plays a pivotal role in the nation’s security construct. External
threats to India primarily emanate from the territorial disputes and contested borders with two
neighbours. The Indian Army remains resiliently committed in braving the harsh terrain and
weather on a daily basis along the national frontiers, to protect the territorial integrity of the
nation. Manifestation of sub conventional conflicts is being witnessed in the form of proxy war
and insurgency. The Indian Army is at the forefront in combating the internal security challenges
in conjunction with other security agencies. The Indian Army is also exploiting its core
competencies in training the CAPFs and state police forces towards enhancing their operational
employment in combating Left Wing Extremism.
The transportation, logistic and medical infrastructure required for the Army’s pan-Indian
operational deployment, especially in the remote and border areas, accrue benefits for the local
population for humanirarian assistance and disaster relief. The Indian Army also contributes to
sand dunes, soil and water conservation. In addition, the Indian Army Training Teams in 10
countries across the world continue to play an important role in training and building the armies
of these countries.