emergency manager24 December 2017

India takes bold steps for national security and emergency handling

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SURGICAL STRIKES  In order to protect Indian borders and put an end to cross border terrorism Indian Army conducted surgical strikes in PoK on 29th September, 2016. Surgical Strikes reflect zero tolerance for terror On 18th September 2016, terrorists struck at an army camp at Uri and martyred our Jawans. In response:

Indian Army conducted surgical strikes at several terrorist launch pads to pre-empt infiltration by terrorists.

Significant casualties were caused to terrorists and those providing support to them.

Indian army struck a blow to terrorist infrastructure and designs.

International community reacted overwhelmingly in India’s favour.

ONE RANK ONE PENSION

o Resolved after fourdecades & announced by PM

Status Report on implementation of OROP benefits as on 30.09.2017: A sumof Rs. 4,160.8 crore, Rs. 2,396.5 crore, Rs. 2,316.04 crore and Rs.1,549.26 crore have been paid towards first, second, third and fourthinstalment of OROP arrears respectively. 20,42,559 Ex-Servicemen/familypensioners, 15,94,063 Ex-Servicemen, 15,68,341 Ex-Servicemen and 10,99,112Ex-Servicemen are the beneficiaries during these four instalmentsrespectively. Total arrear paid is Rs. 10,422.55 crore.

Other Measures for Ex-Servicemen

Number of scholarships under Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme has been enhanced from 4000 to 5500 from academic year 2015-16.

Marriage Grant for daughter has been enhanced from Rs. 16,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- from April 2016.

Web portal has been launched by Kendriya Sainik Board on March 11, 2016 for online process of applications.

MISSILE SHIELD

AGNI-V missile

Test flight on 26th December, 2016.

·The test flight further boosted India’s indigenous defence capabilities and deterrence levels.

RAFALE DEAL FOR BETTER SECURITY

Signing of agreement for purchase of 36 Rafael aircraft

NAGA PEACE ACCORD: With NSCN-IM on 3.8.2015

LESS VIOLENCE IN LWE AREAS

EVACUATIONS DURING CRISIS 

During 2014, 1,100 persons from Ukraine, 3,750 from Libya and 7,200 from Iraq were evacuated.

During 2015, 6,710 persons (4,748 Indians) from Yemen and during 2016, 153 Indians from South Sudan were evacuated. 

During 2016 from Saudi Arabia, more than 1,500 Indians repatriated following resolution of labour issues.

BRINGING BACK PASTORS & IMAMS 

Father Alex Prem Kumar & Judith DSouza released from Afghanistan. 

Sister Sally- an Indian national from Kerala was rescued from Yemen. 

Clerics Syed Asif Ali Nizami and his nephew Nazim Ali Nizami return from Pakistan

ASSITANCE TO DROUGHT HIT MAHARASHTRA

To help the State of Maharashtra in facing the challenge of its worst ever drought

Ministry of Railways took initiative of immediate transportation of water in the drought affected areas of Maharashtra.

Immediately arranged 100 tank wagons through its Kota Workshop and dispatched them to Maharashtra 

Pune Division of Central Railways transported water through a 10 tank wagon goods train using its limited resources and manpower

Goods train consisting of 50 wagons was pressed into service

More than 6 crore litre water transported by the Railways from Mirajto Latur

Railway named these trains as “Jaldoot” to emphasize importance of this crucial endeavour

RESCUING LOST CHILDREN: Ministry of Home affairs with the help of State Governments conducted Operation Muskan in July 2015 and Operation Smile in January 2016

MOBILE APP ‘HIMMAT’ LAUNCHED in January 2015 by Delhi Police to instill confidence in women, to help women in distress and to ensure their safety in Delhi. This application helps women to raise SOS alert in case of any emergency and the same gets reported along with victim/ caller location in real time at Police Control Room and the nearest PCR Van and local police can be rushed to the spot.

Cabinet approval for Crime and Criminal tracking system

National Emergency Response System launched: 112 can be accessed through mobile, Landline, Internet, SMS etc.