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Parrikar Asks Shipyards to Compress Delivery Schedules of Warships

Published: May 2015

New Delhi. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asked shipyards, both public and private, to compress delivery schedules of warships and other platforms for the Navy and Coast Guard.

Addressing the Naval Commanders’ Conference here May 26, the Defence Minister said in the last one year the modernisation plan of the Navy has gained significant momentum with induction of several new platforms.

Expressing satisfaction with the impetus being imparted towards indigenous development of naval capabilities, he said each commissioning of ship or launch of submarine built in India is a proud moment for everyone and the nation as a whole.

Mr Parrikar said all 48 ships and submarines presently on order for the Navy are being constructed in Indian shipyards, which is in keeping with the Prime Minister’s Make in India vision.

The Defence Minister complimented the naval personnel for continuing to perform their duties tirelessly and selflessly to protect and promote the maritime interests of the nation. He also lauded the stellar role played by the Navy in evacuating citizens of nearly 35 countries in the extremely dangerous and war like conditions during ‘Operation Rahat’ in strife-torn Yemen.

The Navy’s evacuation efforts were appreciated and acknowledged both by the nation as well as the international community, he said. The Defence Minister also acknowledged the Navy’s prompt response during ‘Operation Neer’, where Indian Naval ships provided potable water to Maldives in December, 2014 and demonstrated the nation’s commitment and engagement with its maritime neighbours.

Speaking on the Human Resources issues, the Minister expressed his special concern for the men in uniform and said that improvements in service conditions, welfare and quality of life are his top priority. He complimented the Navy’s sustained efforts in enhancing manpower induction and improving the quality of life and service conditions of sailors and officers.

On this occasion, the Minister highlighted the proactive engagement of Navy with the DRDO, DPSUs and other private and public sector partners which have resulted in a high degree of indigenisation and Transfer of Technology. He commended the Navy for bringing out a comprehensive 20-year Science and Technology roadmap to guide and assist the DRDO in developing niche technologies for the future.

The four-day Naval Commanders’ Conference, which began on May 25, concludes May 28, 2015.