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AI backed Robotic Applications in Indian Military
The Indian Military (Indian Army)
Any country needs protection from both internal and external forces. Best terrorists, infiltrated or trespassers, a country needs a strong defence mechanism to strengthen its internal immunity as well as staying ready or prepared for any external attacks at any point of time.
The Indian army has been considered for long as one of the most capable, advanced and reliable armies. Not only after independence even before that Indian soldiers have proved time and again that there is nothing that can’t be conquered or achieved successfully by them.
Their warship strength has been that of time tested, their efforts have been lauded at various battlefields as well. Not just on warfare they have set standards on various occasions even in peace missions. The chief of the Army, Navy and the Air force is the President of India. He is also the supreme commander of the armed forces of India.
Earlier defence establishment of our country, to some extent faced shortcomings in terms of weapons and ammunition. With the passage of time and all round technological development of the nation, our armed forces have trained their personal to be world class soldiers leading the country through their stories of bravery and gallantry. In recent days, artificial intelligence has been intercepted even in the armed forces.
Artificial Intelligence
When it comes to applying artificial intelligence and using robots in the Indian army the idea is not a shortly happening event as is expected to be. In other places where robots are tested successfully or are being used in army deployments, the situations, mobility and governance may be equally supportive and strengthening at hand.
India has paved a war and created a niche for itself and more when it comes to advanced levels of science and technology, be it nanotechnology, robotics or artificial intelligence. But the specific target of applying the field of robotics in Indian army is definitely questionable. The centre of Artificial Intelligence in India is working on the task of creating MARF or multi agent robotics framework which can be deployed successfully in military areas.
DRDO has been instrumental in leading the countries efforts in bringing robotics to the fare of military applications in the country. In what could be a total transformation of military re-organization and change over in architecture, robots could lead a new wave in Indian army.
To add to this team, it is to be noted that our military is already equipped with a host of robots to aid normal operations like monitoring, surveillance, searching, locating etc. The new robots that will be built, would be a new team apart from pairing up with the existing ones in the army.
Inducing autonomous weapons in military
Our Indian army is considered the 4th largest army in the world. The budget allocation that happens every year gives a very large share to define alone. This allocation makes it possible for military possessions to be in charge of some high precision technologies in the army.
Hi-tech ammunition and weapons that are world-class and on par with the finest in the world. We have the best on offer in the army, we name it and they have it. The army is equipped with Pinaka, T-90S Bhishma, INS Vikramaditya etc to name a few.
These equipment's work in various modes programmed and designed according to specific requirements, they have built in latest sensor technologies, have very long life expectancies, use infrared technologies and high precision imaging systems titled in them. Some of the world-class missiles can be counted as best in the world, higher than the capabilities shown by US and Russian missiles.
Using advanced AI technologies and efficient radar control systems, they have operating ranges upto many hundreds of kilometres. Inbuilt electronic warfare and super fast speeds make them successful deployments of our army establishments.
Very high accuracies of enemy detection and threat acknowledgement backed by multi functional surveillance systems are some of the other features supported by these weapons and equipment's. Technologically advanced ship missiles, long range fighter jets are also superiorly used in military operations.
Cyber operations in military
India as a major IT hub has presence of cyberspace in almost every areas of progress and development. It is almost inevitable to live without it. In the same way military establishments have their own , unique cyber set up to deal with threats attacks and defence institutions.
Cyber operations in military are trained, equipped and built to deal with two kinds of strategic advancements in military. One is to deal with the prevention of possible cyber attacks from taking place. The second one is to help protect the existing cyber systems in place.
Cyber operations in military is in connection with telecommunication protocols and network establishments in our country and striving hard to maintain an efficient and threat free infrastructure.
Streamlining systems of military interception, monitoring, signalling and securing critical networks are all part of the cyber infrastructure operations in Indian military.
Cyber networks that are dedicated to inclusive defence infrastructure need to be given more power and protocols strengthened so that security is inbuilt and part of the extensive communication methods of the army.
Cyber weapons that deal with the needs of the military establishments in India are to be given more contained capabilities to overcome prospective challenges. Mechanism to create an environment that is security friendly for the army has to be devised with the help of robots.
Intelligence gathering using technology as a tool
The idea behind using robots in Indian army is to not replace human soldiers in military, but to strengthen their powers and support them at various operating levels. Robots are used extensively for information gathering about a possible target.
Using artificial intelligence and sensor technologies, robots are equipped with hi-tech information using which it can sense and collect data about a target at source. After ascertaining the source to be a target, it should be able to deal with it in an independent manner and kill the enemy.
The use of tried and tested robots act as a feather in the cap of technological advancement of the army. With global threats rising everyday, the military needs to escalate accordingly and they need more power and strength to deal with new technological challenges.
So with the help of AI, robots with expertise in practical and demonstration capable benefits are deployed as part of surveillance teams of military operations.
Increasing efficiency, reducing unwanted costs and bringing down wastage are some of the key benefits and need of the hour challenges of Indian army. But the use of robots have their share of drawbacks too. No robot can beat or replace a human being in practical application and hence robots are to be monitored properly.
They should not be installed in warfare without testing appropriately on metrics and before being certified for it. Technology and knowledge transfer to robots and equipping them to work in different and varied situations is a challenge in itself.
Use of drones in Indian army
Drones are nothing but a robot like force that is monitored or piloted from a distance. A drone may simply look like a bird to the enemy location. On the basic outlook, they are usually equipped with the latest technology in place like inbuilt cameras, sensors, high power lasers, microwaves etc. They are also equipped and powered to destroy an enemy target and bring down a satellite if it's one of the enemy possessions.
Drones are also famous by the name UAV or unmanned aerial vehicle. Its large use is for monitoring, surveillance and suspecting enemy targets. DRDO is credited with the task of bringing up combat drones that help in combat operations of the military. With latest technologies and combat infrastructures, drones are not just worked at pulling down an enemy, but also for firing missiles at targets.
High powered beams of lasers and high powered electromagnetic beams are required to work these drones on maximum efficiency causes. DRDO is developing these robot type drones in the name of DEW. They are developed in two phases.
In the first phase, they are targeted for short range, around 6 to 8 kilometres mainly for small types of targets. In the second phase, a larger range is targeted and upto twenty kilometres can be covered, where any troops can be located. The combat drones developed by DRDO for the Indian army and navy under the name of Ghatak Stealth UAVs can be operated from a remote distance.
AI application in three critical areas
AI finds a lot of civilian applications these days. The era of robotics has entered our drawing rooms and technology keeps changing for the better everyday. In military applications, robotics and AI find application in three critical areas: logistics and supply chain management fields, for supporting high level cyber operations and thirdly, for surveillance and monitoring purposes.
In the first key critical area, the supply chain management systems make use of robots and find utilities as much as they do in normal civilian applications. The benefits of deploying robots in these departments are quite obvious and lead to lever investment in terms of money, manpower and can reduce and cut down on unnecessary costs. Defence management teams especially in logistics find robots to be very helpful in key areas.
In the second area robots are treated as entities to help protect native cyber network and similarly attack enemy cyber networks. The term ‘cyber warfare’ has come a long way since it took shape many years ago and robots find applications in dealing with efficient communication and handle cyber war capabilities. Cyber warfare is increasingly becoming machine friendly and hence robots have key roles to play in the form of drones.
Technological upscale in terms of drones for monitoring enemy set-ups and establishments, detection and identifying a possible target while keeping an eye on surveillance projects of our country are key spots where robots are deployed in military operations in India.
Shortcoming of robots in Indian army
Along with the many advantages of engaging robots in Indian army for various strategies and operational dictums, there are pitfalls too. The absolutely upscale technology calls for huge investment in terms of money (cost factor).
For obvious reasons, no machine in this world can entirely replace human intelligence and the capabilities of a human brain. After all, it is the combined efforts of human brains that created robots in the first place. A small fault in programming could entirely reverse the effects that the robot was created for.
Humans don’t need monitoring at every step unless it is a very critical operation. Robots and machines need human assistance at every step and need to be monitored closely with precision. Specific upgradation of technology in robots leads to more investment and incurs high costs.
Conclusion
The army requires technical expertise and knowledge of AI system to deal with present day challenges both in offline defence establishment activities and on-site battlegrounds. Combat drones, warfare robots have a long way to go before they are induced in the army on a large scale purpose.
The country currently has drones in the count of hundreds that are trained for specific purposes in military and programmed to deal with exclusive military management purposes. The day is not far off when we see more machine-to-machine engagement happening in the world in war zone.
References
https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...tonomous-robots-soon/articleshow/57466543.cms
https://upscbuddy.com/upsc-syllabus/
https://www.analyticsindiamag.com/a...ng-defence-sector-indian-army-takes-credence/
The Indian Military (Indian Army)
Any country needs protection from both internal and external forces. Best terrorists, infiltrated or trespassers, a country needs a strong defence mechanism to strengthen its internal immunity as well as staying ready or prepared for any external attacks at any point of time.
The Indian army has been considered for long as one of the most capable, advanced and reliable armies. Not only after independence even before that Indian soldiers have proved time and again that there is nothing that can’t be conquered or achieved successfully by them.
Their warship strength has been that of time tested, their efforts have been lauded at various battlefields as well. Not just on warfare they have set standards on various occasions even in peace missions. The chief of the Army, Navy and the Air force is the President of India. He is also the supreme commander of the armed forces of India.
Earlier defence establishment of our country, to some extent faced shortcomings in terms of weapons and ammunition. With the passage of time and all round technological development of the nation, our armed forces have trained their personal to be world class soldiers leading the country through their stories of bravery and gallantry. In recent days, artificial intelligence has been intercepted even in the armed forces.
Artificial Intelligence
When it comes to applying artificial intelligence and using robots in the Indian army the idea is not a shortly happening event as is expected to be. In other places where robots are tested successfully or are being used in army deployments, the situations, mobility and governance may be equally supportive and strengthening at hand.
India has paved a war and created a niche for itself and more when it comes to advanced levels of science and technology, be it nanotechnology, robotics or artificial intelligence. But the specific target of applying the field of robotics in Indian army is definitely questionable. The centre of Artificial Intelligence in India is working on the task of creating MARF or multi agent robotics framework which can be deployed successfully in military areas.
DRDO has been instrumental in leading the countries efforts in bringing robotics to the fare of military applications in the country. In what could be a total transformation of military re-organization and change over in architecture, robots could lead a new wave in Indian army.
To add to this team, it is to be noted that our military is already equipped with a host of robots to aid normal operations like monitoring, surveillance, searching, locating etc. The new robots that will be built, would be a new team apart from pairing up with the existing ones in the army.
Inducing autonomous weapons in military
Our Indian army is considered the 4th largest army in the world. The budget allocation that happens every year gives a very large share to define alone. This allocation makes it possible for military possessions to be in charge of some high precision technologies in the army.
Hi-tech ammunition and weapons that are world-class and on par with the finest in the world. We have the best on offer in the army, we name it and they have it. The army is equipped with Pinaka, T-90S Bhishma, INS Vikramaditya etc to name a few.
These equipment's work in various modes programmed and designed according to specific requirements, they have built in latest sensor technologies, have very long life expectancies, use infrared technologies and high precision imaging systems titled in them. Some of the world-class missiles can be counted as best in the world, higher than the capabilities shown by US and Russian missiles.
Using advanced AI technologies and efficient radar control systems, they have operating ranges upto many hundreds of kilometres. Inbuilt electronic warfare and super fast speeds make them successful deployments of our army establishments.
Very high accuracies of enemy detection and threat acknowledgement backed by multi functional surveillance systems are some of the other features supported by these weapons and equipment's. Technologically advanced ship missiles, long range fighter jets are also superiorly used in military operations.
Cyber operations in military
India as a major IT hub has presence of cyberspace in almost every areas of progress and development. It is almost inevitable to live without it. In the same way military establishments have their own , unique cyber set up to deal with threats attacks and defence institutions.
Cyber operations in military are trained, equipped and built to deal with two kinds of strategic advancements in military. One is to deal with the prevention of possible cyber attacks from taking place. The second one is to help protect the existing cyber systems in place.
Cyber operations in military is in connection with telecommunication protocols and network establishments in our country and striving hard to maintain an efficient and threat free infrastructure.
Streamlining systems of military interception, monitoring, signalling and securing critical networks are all part of the cyber infrastructure operations in Indian military.
Cyber networks that are dedicated to inclusive defence infrastructure need to be given more power and protocols strengthened so that security is inbuilt and part of the extensive communication methods of the army.
Cyber weapons that deal with the needs of the military establishments in India are to be given more contained capabilities to overcome prospective challenges. Mechanism to create an environment that is security friendly for the army has to be devised with the help of robots.
Intelligence gathering using technology as a tool
The idea behind using robots in Indian army is to not replace human soldiers in military, but to strengthen their powers and support them at various operating levels. Robots are used extensively for information gathering about a possible target.
Using artificial intelligence and sensor technologies, robots are equipped with hi-tech information using which it can sense and collect data about a target at source. After ascertaining the source to be a target, it should be able to deal with it in an independent manner and kill the enemy.
The use of tried and tested robots act as a feather in the cap of technological advancement of the army. With global threats rising everyday, the military needs to escalate accordingly and they need more power and strength to deal with new technological challenges.
So with the help of AI, robots with expertise in practical and demonstration capable benefits are deployed as part of surveillance teams of military operations.
Increasing efficiency, reducing unwanted costs and bringing down wastage are some of the key benefits and need of the hour challenges of Indian army. But the use of robots have their share of drawbacks too. No robot can beat or replace a human being in practical application and hence robots are to be monitored properly.
They should not be installed in warfare without testing appropriately on metrics and before being certified for it. Technology and knowledge transfer to robots and equipping them to work in different and varied situations is a challenge in itself.
Use of drones in Indian army
Drones are nothing but a robot like force that is monitored or piloted from a distance. A drone may simply look like a bird to the enemy location. On the basic outlook, they are usually equipped with the latest technology in place like inbuilt cameras, sensors, high power lasers, microwaves etc. They are also equipped and powered to destroy an enemy target and bring down a satellite if it's one of the enemy possessions.
Drones are also famous by the name UAV or unmanned aerial vehicle. Its large use is for monitoring, surveillance and suspecting enemy targets. DRDO is credited with the task of bringing up combat drones that help in combat operations of the military. With latest technologies and combat infrastructures, drones are not just worked at pulling down an enemy, but also for firing missiles at targets.
High powered beams of lasers and high powered electromagnetic beams are required to work these drones on maximum efficiency causes. DRDO is developing these robot type drones in the name of DEW. They are developed in two phases.
In the first phase, they are targeted for short range, around 6 to 8 kilometres mainly for small types of targets. In the second phase, a larger range is targeted and upto twenty kilometres can be covered, where any troops can be located. The combat drones developed by DRDO for the Indian army and navy under the name of Ghatak Stealth UAVs can be operated from a remote distance.
AI application in three critical areas
AI finds a lot of civilian applications these days. The era of robotics has entered our drawing rooms and technology keeps changing for the better everyday. In military applications, robotics and AI find application in three critical areas: logistics and supply chain management fields, for supporting high level cyber operations and thirdly, for surveillance and monitoring purposes.
In the first key critical area, the supply chain management systems make use of robots and find utilities as much as they do in normal civilian applications. The benefits of deploying robots in these departments are quite obvious and lead to lever investment in terms of money, manpower and can reduce and cut down on unnecessary costs. Defence management teams especially in logistics find robots to be very helpful in key areas.
In the second area robots are treated as entities to help protect native cyber network and similarly attack enemy cyber networks. The term ‘cyber warfare’ has come a long way since it took shape many years ago and robots find applications in dealing with efficient communication and handle cyber war capabilities. Cyber warfare is increasingly becoming machine friendly and hence robots have key roles to play in the form of drones.
Technological upscale in terms of drones for monitoring enemy set-ups and establishments, detection and identifying a possible target while keeping an eye on surveillance projects of our country are key spots where robots are deployed in military operations in India.
Shortcoming of robots in Indian army
Along with the many advantages of engaging robots in Indian army for various strategies and operational dictums, there are pitfalls too. The absolutely upscale technology calls for huge investment in terms of money (cost factor).
For obvious reasons, no machine in this world can entirely replace human intelligence and the capabilities of a human brain. After all, it is the combined efforts of human brains that created robots in the first place. A small fault in programming could entirely reverse the effects that the robot was created for.
Humans don’t need monitoring at every step unless it is a very critical operation. Robots and machines need human assistance at every step and need to be monitored closely with precision. Specific upgradation of technology in robots leads to more investment and incurs high costs.
Conclusion
The army requires technical expertise and knowledge of AI system to deal with present day challenges both in offline defence establishment activities and on-site battlegrounds. Combat drones, warfare robots have a long way to go before they are induced in the army on a large scale purpose.
The country currently has drones in the count of hundreds that are trained for specific purposes in military and programmed to deal with exclusive military management purposes. The day is not far off when we see more machine-to-machine engagement happening in the world in war zone.
References
https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...tonomous-robots-soon/articleshow/57466543.cms
https://upscbuddy.com/upsc-syllabus/
https://www.analyticsindiamag.com/a...ng-defence-sector-indian-army-takes-credence/
I am talking of practical things and you are giving lesson of Animal Planet.
IA don't prefer Elephant and Horses for transportation purpose due to logical reason. PERIOD.
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The practical thing is that the Assam rivers are crossed with elephants and not with Mules. Period comes here.
I am talking of practical things and you are giving lesson of Animal Planet.
IA don't prefer Elephant and Horses for transportation purpose due to logical reason. PERIOD.
Those elephants will have to be fed and taken care of enroute. Too much of a footprint. Yes while it maybe more practical I don't see the army do it. Not to forget easier to spot an elephant Tonga line from the air than a mile line.The practical thing is that the Assam rivers are crossed with elephants and not with Mules. Period comes here.
I seriously doubt your intelligence here.The practical thing is that the Assam rivers are crossed with elephants and not with Mules. Period comes here.
You have pasted a image from The Elephant Man documentary to prove your point?????
British did used them to traverse in the Jungles of Assam and you reached the conclusion that present day army is treading the same path same way? BRAVO.....
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In a first, Christian priest from Kochi joins Army as religious teacher
Fr Kizhakkel studied theology at St Thomas Apostolic Seminary in Vadavathoor and did his graduation in Philosophy from Calicut University and BCA and MCS from Bharathiar University.
Father Jis Jose Kizhakkel. (Photo | Special Arrangement)
KOCHI: Father Jis Jose Kizhakkel of Kothamangalam is no ordinary priest. A Naib Subhedar in the Indian Army now, Fr Kizhakkel has set aside his priestly vestments to proudly don the olive greens. On Saturday, at the Institute of National Integration in Pune, he became the first priest of the Syro Malabar Church to be appointed to the rank of Naib Subhedar, Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) ( Religious Teacher) in the Indian Army.
32-year-old Fr Kizhakkel wanted to tread a different path for the betterment of society, after his ordainment in Jan 2015. In their new role, he and the 18 other personnel, who were also appointed as JCO (Religious Teachers), along with him as part of the batch of successful trainees, will be imparting lessons of the scriptures and conducting rituals and religious ceremonials for officers, jawans and their families. They would be organising celebrations of all religious functions and festivals at their respective units.
"When I came to know of the post of 'religious teacher' in Indian Army through their UPSC website, I was elated. After having been ordained a priest, I felt that this is the best thing I could for the nation and the soldiers who are selflessly guarding our lives. I applied, cleared the physical and medical tests in January last year and got selected for training," said Fr Kizhakkel.
Training at the Institute comprised a gruelling seven-week physical training phase, and an 11-week spiritual training phase, which introduced us to teachings, principles, and rituals from every religion. This exercise is mandatory before being appointed as a JCO (Religious Teacher), Fr Kizhakkel added.
Son of Valsa Jose and late Jose Varghese, Fr Kizhakkel studied theology at St Thomas Apostolic Seminary in Vadavathoor and did his graduation in Philosophy from Calicut University and BCA and MCS from Bharathiar University.
"I find myself very fortunate to be part of the Army and serve with the soldiers, who face severe stress and depression, being away from their loved ones in adverse weather and rough terrain while serving the Nation. It is a service to God also, and as all are destined in life to play a role, and I have humbly accepted this opportunity. There are priests working in foreign countries as chaplains in their Armed Forces", said Fr Kizhakkel.
The objective of a religious teacher in the Indian Army is to ensure national integration, with religious and regional harmony in the unit. "It is a very tough role to play. Undertaking spiritual counselling for the soldiers, understanding and alleviating their personal pains and distress, visiting and consoling the injured and other patients admitted at Army hospitals in forward areas, and visiting prisoners to counsel, advise and impart lessons to them, are among the duties of a JCO (Religious Teacher)", said Fr Kizhakkel.
In a first, Christian priest from Kochi joins Army as religious teacher
Fr Kizhakkel studied theology at St Thomas Apostolic Seminary in Vadavathoor and did his graduation in Philosophy from Calicut University and BCA and MCS from Bharathiar University.
Father Jis Jose Kizhakkel. (Photo | Special Arrangement)
KOCHI: Father Jis Jose Kizhakkel of Kothamangalam is no ordinary priest. A Naib Subhedar in the Indian Army now, Fr Kizhakkel has set aside his priestly vestments to proudly don the olive greens. On Saturday, at the Institute of National Integration in Pune, he became the first priest of the Syro Malabar Church to be appointed to the rank of Naib Subhedar, Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) ( Religious Teacher) in the Indian Army.
32-year-old Fr Kizhakkel wanted to tread a different path for the betterment of society, after his ordainment in Jan 2015. In their new role, he and the 18 other personnel, who were also appointed as JCO (Religious Teachers), along with him as part of the batch of successful trainees, will be imparting lessons of the scriptures and conducting rituals and religious ceremonials for officers, jawans and their families. They would be organising celebrations of all religious functions and festivals at their respective units.
"When I came to know of the post of 'religious teacher' in Indian Army through their UPSC website, I was elated. After having been ordained a priest, I felt that this is the best thing I could for the nation and the soldiers who are selflessly guarding our lives. I applied, cleared the physical and medical tests in January last year and got selected for training," said Fr Kizhakkel.
Training at the Institute comprised a gruelling seven-week physical training phase, and an 11-week spiritual training phase, which introduced us to teachings, principles, and rituals from every religion. This exercise is mandatory before being appointed as a JCO (Religious Teacher), Fr Kizhakkel added.
Son of Valsa Jose and late Jose Varghese, Fr Kizhakkel studied theology at St Thomas Apostolic Seminary in Vadavathoor and did his graduation in Philosophy from Calicut University and BCA and MCS from Bharathiar University.
"I find myself very fortunate to be part of the Army and serve with the soldiers, who face severe stress and depression, being away from their loved ones in adverse weather and rough terrain while serving the Nation. It is a service to God also, and as all are destined in life to play a role, and I have humbly accepted this opportunity. There are priests working in foreign countries as chaplains in their Armed Forces", said Fr Kizhakkel.
The objective of a religious teacher in the Indian Army is to ensure national integration, with religious and regional harmony in the unit. "It is a very tough role to play. Undertaking spiritual counselling for the soldiers, understanding and alleviating their personal pains and distress, visiting and consoling the injured and other patients admitted at Army hospitals in forward areas, and visiting prisoners to counsel, advise and impart lessons to them, are among the duties of a JCO (Religious Teacher)", said Fr Kizhakkel.
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Indian Army to Deploy 464 Russian-origin T-90 'Bhishma' Tanks Along the Pakistan Border
Pakistan is also discussing a deal with Russia for acquiring about 360 such tanks.
In a big step towards modernisation of the armed forces, Indian Army has decided to induct 464 Russian-origin upgraded T-90 'Bhishma' main-battle tanks at a cost of Rs 13,448 crore in the 2022-2026 time frame.
The move is aimed at bolstering army’s ‘shock and awe’ capabilities and combat prowess along the border with Pakistan, said a Times of India report.
The report said the ‘indent’ to produce the T-90 tanks would soon be placed on the Avadi Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF) under the Ordinance Factory Board. The cabinet committee on security cleared the licence acquisition from Russia over a month ago.
Pakistan is also discussing a deal with Russia for acquiring about 360 such tanks.
In January, Army chief General Bipin Rawat had announced that the forces would carry out major reforms and organisational restructuring in the next few months and has decided to roll out an Integrated Battle Group (IBG) as part of overall plan to enhance combat capability of the force.
For the next one year, infantry modernisation and procurement of missiles, attack helicopters and other key platforms will remain priority areas for the Indian Army.
The decision to set up IBGs comprising various arms of the force including elements of air power, artillery, armoured corps is seen as a major leap forward in boosting the army's fighting capability.
Indian Army to Deploy 464 Russian-origin T-90 'Bhishma' Tanks Along the Pakistan Border
Pakistan is also discussing a deal with Russia for acquiring about 360 such tanks.
In a big step towards modernisation of the armed forces, Indian Army has decided to induct 464 Russian-origin upgraded T-90 'Bhishma' main-battle tanks at a cost of Rs 13,448 crore in the 2022-2026 time frame.
The move is aimed at bolstering army’s ‘shock and awe’ capabilities and combat prowess along the border with Pakistan, said a Times of India report.
The report said the ‘indent’ to produce the T-90 tanks would soon be placed on the Avadi Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF) under the Ordinance Factory Board. The cabinet committee on security cleared the licence acquisition from Russia over a month ago.
Pakistan is also discussing a deal with Russia for acquiring about 360 such tanks.
In January, Army chief General Bipin Rawat had announced that the forces would carry out major reforms and organisational restructuring in the next few months and has decided to roll out an Integrated Battle Group (IBG) as part of overall plan to enhance combat capability of the force.
For the next one year, infantry modernisation and procurement of missiles, attack helicopters and other key platforms will remain priority areas for the Indian Army.
The decision to set up IBGs comprising various arms of the force including elements of air power, artillery, armoured corps is seen as a major leap forward in boosting the army's fighting capability.
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CBSE 10th Result 2019: Army Goodwill Schools record 100% pass percentage in CBSE X Result, Hittam Ayoub topped
Education
Updated May 08, 2019 | 12:06 IST | Times Now Digital
Good News! Army Goodwill Schools have scored a perfect ton with 100% pass percentage for the 3 schools affiliated to CBSE in the recently declared Class 10 Results 2019.
Srinagar: Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE released the CBSE Class 10 Result 2019 on May 6, 2019. The results have been stupendous for Class 10 with as many as 97 students placed in Top 3 ranks. From Jammu and Kashmir, the students of Army Goodwill Schools have had an excellent result with 100 percent pass percentage in the CBSE Class 10 Result 2019.
Indian Army yesterday confirmed the joyous news of 100% pass percentage in the recently released class 10 results. Hittam Ayoub from Rajouri district has topped the group and has scored 94.2 per cent.
Under the Goodwill Scheme, the Indian Army runs about 43 schools in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. 3 of these schools are affiliated to CBSE. The initiative of the Indian Army caters to the far flung areas of the state, providing to few the only means for good education.
Army started with just four primary schools in 1998. Today, the Northern Command is running 43 Army Goodwill Schools under Project Sadbhavana and provides education to nearly 15000 students. Not only education, the scheme provides employment to around 1000 teaching and non-teaching staff.
The schools have constantly endeavoured to co-opt modern teaching aids, such as digital classrooms, modern labs, well-stocked library and excellent sports infrastructure thus positively contributing to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir.
CBSE 10th Result 2019: Army Goodwill Schools record 100% pass percentage in CBSE X Result, Hittam Ayoub topped
Education
Updated May 08, 2019 | 12:06 IST | Times Now Digital
Good News! Army Goodwill Schools have scored a perfect ton with 100% pass percentage for the 3 schools affiliated to CBSE in the recently declared Class 10 Results 2019.
Srinagar: Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE released the CBSE Class 10 Result 2019 on May 6, 2019. The results have been stupendous for Class 10 with as many as 97 students placed in Top 3 ranks. From Jammu and Kashmir, the students of Army Goodwill Schools have had an excellent result with 100 percent pass percentage in the CBSE Class 10 Result 2019.
Indian Army yesterday confirmed the joyous news of 100% pass percentage in the recently released class 10 results. Hittam Ayoub from Rajouri district has topped the group and has scored 94.2 per cent.
Under the Goodwill Scheme, the Indian Army runs about 43 schools in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. 3 of these schools are affiliated to CBSE. The initiative of the Indian Army caters to the far flung areas of the state, providing to few the only means for good education.
Army started with just four primary schools in 1998. Today, the Northern Command is running 43 Army Goodwill Schools under Project Sadbhavana and provides education to nearly 15000 students. Not only education, the scheme provides employment to around 1000 teaching and non-teaching staff.
The schools have constantly endeavoured to co-opt modern teaching aids, such as digital classrooms, modern labs, well-stocked library and excellent sports infrastructure thus positively contributing to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...-year-of-next-of-kin/articleshow/69238960.cms
Indian Army to commemorate 2019 as ‘Year of next of kin’
The issue gains importance in light of most next of kin of deceased soldiers being unaware of the financial benefits that are entitled to them.
Indian Army to commemorate 2019 as ‘Year of next of kin’
The issue gains importance in light of most next of kin of deceased soldiers being unaware of the financial benefits that are entitled to them.
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Sir, Let it put to rest.
Army does not mange the elephants, civilians do for civilian purposes.
I have myself used those to go across Lohit.
There is no other way specially in areas ahead of Tinsukia. That is why communications to RALP was always a matter of worry and stand much improved thanks to Modi.
Since your name sounds like a Bengali / Assamese and you support a logo of the "Sentinels of the East", it would be very easy for you to check on that. Forget about the internet photo.
My IQ is quite OK so far.
Poor elephants! Must have struggled a lot with all your head weight!!!
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Oh, This is one area where Indian Armed Forces have unnecessarily created an unsatisfactory situation for itself.http://www.newindianexpress.com/sta...-joins-army-as-religious-teacher-1973831.html
In a first, Christian priest from Kochi joins Army as religious teacher
Fr Kizhakkel studied theology at St Thomas Apostolic Seminary in Vadavathoor and did his graduation in Philosophy from Calicut University and BCA and MCS from Bharathiar University.
Father Jis Jose Kizhakkel. (Photo | Special Arrangement)
KOCHI: Father Jis Jose Kizhakkel of Kothamangalam is no ordinary priest. A Naib Subhedar in the Indian Army now, Fr Kizhakkel has set aside his priestly vestments to proudly don the olive greens. On Saturday, at the Institute of National Integration in Pune, he became the first priest of the Syro Malabar Church to be appointed to the rank of Naib Subhedar, Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) ( Religious Teacher) in the Indian Army.
32-year-old Fr Kizhakkel wanted to tread a different path for the betterment of society, after his ordainment in Jan 2015. In their new role, he and the 18 other personnel, who were also appointed as JCO (Religious Teachers), along with him as part of the batch of successful trainees, will be imparting lessons of the scriptures and conducting rituals and religious ceremonials for officers, jawans and their families. They would be organising celebrations of all religious functions and festivals at their respective units.
"When I came to know of the post of 'religious teacher' in Indian Army through their UPSC website, I was elated. After having been ordained a priest, I felt that this is the best thing I could for the nation and the soldiers who are selflessly guarding our lives. I applied, cleared the physical and medical tests in January last year and got selected for training," said Fr Kizhakkel.
Training at the Institute comprised a gruelling seven-week physical training phase, and an 11-week spiritual training phase, which introduced us to teachings, principles, and rituals from every religion. This exercise is mandatory before being appointed as a JCO (Religious Teacher), Fr Kizhakkel added.
Son of Valsa Jose and late Jose Varghese, Fr Kizhakkel studied theology at St Thomas Apostolic Seminary in Vadavathoor and did his graduation in Philosophy from Calicut University and BCA and MCS from Bharathiar University.
"I find myself very fortunate to be part of the Army and serve with the soldiers, who face severe stress and depression, being away from their loved ones in adverse weather and rough terrain while serving the Nation. It is a service to God also, and as all are destined in life to play a role, and I have humbly accepted this opportunity. There are priests working in foreign countries as chaplains in their Armed Forces", said Fr Kizhakkel.
The objective of a religious teacher in the Indian Army is to ensure national integration, with religious and regional harmony in the unit. "It is a very tough role to play. Undertaking spiritual counselling for the soldiers, understanding and alleviating their personal pains and distress, visiting and consoling the injured and other patients admitted at Army hospitals in forward areas, and visiting prisoners to counsel, advise and impart lessons to them, are among the duties of a JCO (Religious Teacher)", said Fr Kizhakkel.
Earlier the qualifications for being a religious teachers used to be based on tradition of the religion and their priest including their cast but some smart alik changed it and brought an unsatisfactory arrangement into the system.
Now the qualification is simple graduation with Scripture language as one of the subjects. As a result, graduates of the university with Sanskrit as a subject are being sent as Religious Teachers - He could be a Rajput, a Yadav, A Mahar or A Jatav. Those are not trained in religious lores, traditions and scriptures - simply a graduate. Earlier it used to be a "Shastry" qualified from a Gurukul or Sanskrit university. A graduate degree as established by the government.
When they reach the units - everything becomes clear - that the religious teacher is a Yadav from Delhi who can not chant any mantras properly, who can not conduct a religious rite and he knows more about Demi Moor rather than Sita. That means the soldiers remain without an important institution. People face awkward situations as religious teacher are not only meant to serve the soldiers but also the families and children of the soldiers.
Think of a Religious Teacher who is a staunch Rajput and refuses to conduct last rites of a soldier because it is unthinkable for him being a Rajput to do so. This affects the morale of soldiers.
Or think of a Religious Teacher who is from Aligarh Muslim university with Urdu as a subject rather than a Maulan from a Madrasa (graduate equivalent) leading prayers of Muslim soldiers.
Stupid and unmindful Secularism.
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Sir, now let me ask you one question.
How many times you people have used elephant rides to cross Lohit or Dhansiri or Siang or Subansiri (Upper/ Lower) for that instance?
There might be one off incidence where Elephant/s might have been used to negotiate the thick foliage, but it is not a preferred mode of transport especially in a flooded river or in rainy season. For last one decade+ whenever I have traversed the region in any weather under any condition, we have been provided with mules or rather ALCs for transportation.
The main reason why Elephant is not used for troop movement or transportation is its unreliable nature under stress. As far as crossing Lohit is concerned, boat/ ferry was the preferred medium before the Dhola-Sadiya bridge. But during the surge even this service was used to be stopped. There is no question of using Elephant during such a situation. There might have been one off instance even now of using Elephant, but under no condition it was or is or would be a preferred means of transport.
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Were not you that poor elephant ? Very poor standards of jokes.... upgrade yourself.
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Look I am talking of crossing of the river.. and you are talking about mule rides.
Entire ALP and Assamese population does that so do the poor Army Jawan for crossing the rivers while proceeding away or going to their units . What do you when there is no bridge and no boat but an elephant...
matter closed..
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