The Naval Commander’s Conference was conducted at New
Delhi from 08-10 May 12. The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri inaugurated the
conference and complimented the Indian Navy on its all round
performance.
The Naval Commander’s discussed several important issues during
the conference, including Operational Readiness, Coastal Security,
Infrastructure Development, Information & Cyber Security as also
Foreign Cooperation initiatives.
The necessity for the Indian Navy to incorporate quantum
enhancement in technology, ranging from nuclear propulsion to advanced
weapon platforms and networked systems, was highlighted by the CNS,
especially in view of the recent induction of INS Chakra, the impending
arrival of INS Vikramaditya and the P8-I Long Range Maritime
Surveillance aircraft.
The CNS expressed satisfaction at the modernisation and
capability enhancement of the Indian Navy, which was proceeding as per
the Maritime Capability Perspective Plan. The CNS highlighted the fact,
that 4-5 major warships and submarines were likely to be commissioned
every year over the next five years and that Naval Aviation was poised
for major growth in the years ahead.
Considering the ongoing expansion programme of the Indian Navy,
a new ‘Safety Organisation’ to enhance safe operations of ships,
submarines and aircraft was also discussed.
As 2012 is being observed as the ‘Year of the Ex-Serviceman’,
several measures for enhancing the welfare of naval veterans and their
widows were discussed for implementation. These include ‘Pension
Adalats’ across the country, especially in rural areas and strengthening
the delivery of the Ex-servicemen’s Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
The CNS concluded the conference by complimenting all personnel
of the Indian Navy for their professionalism and patriotism, and
exhorted them to continue to meet the maritime security challenges being
faced by the nation.
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