PM Modi to address Conference on Transformation of Aspirational Districts today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today address the Conference on Transformation of Aspirational Districts in New Delhi. During the conference which is being organized by NITI Aayog, the Prime Minister will interact with officials in-charge of transformation of over 100 districts.

This event is in keeping with Mr Modi’s vision of a New India by 2022. 

The Centre has embarked upon a major policy initiative for the rapid transformation of districts that are lagging on specific development parameters. 

Senior Government officials in the rank of Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary have been designated as officers in-charge to coordinate the efforts of the Centre and the States in addressing the specific developmental needs of these districts.

Defence Ministry clears arms procurement contracts worth Rs.2,420 crore for Navy and Army

Defence Ministry has cleared contracts worth 2,420 crore rupees for Navy and Army which includes the procurement of P-8I Training Solution and Low Intensity Conflict



Electronic Warfare System (LICEWS). 

Defence Ministry said, the P-8I Training Solution, along with 10-year comprehensive maintenance service, will be bought from Boeing for around one thousand 950 crore rupees. This training solution accurately simulates P-8I aircraft and mission systems. It will help Indian Navy train and realistically rehearse for sophisticated missions involving P-8I aircraft, at a fraction of the cost of live aircraft training.

The P-8I aircraft is equipped for long range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of broad area, maritime and littoral operations. The aircraft is capable of thrusting a punitive response and maintaining a watch over India's immediate and extended areas of interest.

The procurement of LICEWS will be done from Bharat Electronics Limited for 470 crore rupees. This system will equip Indian Army with upgraded communications infrastructure to effectively deal with advanced communications systems being used by terrorist groups.