PCDA (P), Prayagraj has informed that 19.80 lakh Pensioners have been migrated on to SPARSH platform as on date.

They have acknowledged that there are a number of glitches in the software which have to be resolved.

A decision has been taken not to migrate any more pensioners to SPARSH till end Mar 2023 or till all the glitches are resolved whichever is earlier.

All the glitches reported / seen are being rectified by the software developer TCS.

All corrections in the PPOs and other data will be taken up only when the system is fully stabilized.

No requests for correction of any data in SPARSH will be attended to till end Mar 2023.

No pension of any Veteran will be stopped due to incorrect data as of now.

In case any pensioner is not receiving the pension, the cases should be reported centrally by TSEWA HQ for immediate attention and action.

All pensioners who have been migrated to SPARSH should re-submit the Life Certificate afresh within two months if they have not received acknowledgement from SPARSH.

All others who are not yet migrated should submit the Annual Life Certificate immediately through the existing legacy system / procedure, if not already done.
They should once again submit Life certificate soon after they are migrated to SPARSH.

As of now, problems with the Bank, CPPC or Record Offices are not be sent to PCDA.

Cases pending with PCDA pertaining to issue of PPOs by PCDA will also be given priority.

It is not possible for PCDA to attend to e-mails sent by individuals on various issues.
These should be centrally routed through TSEWA HQ which has established a working system to redress all urgent grievances as explained above.
In view of the above, TSEWA is proposing to establish a Grievance Redressal System. The modalities will be discussed during the next National Executive Committee Meeting on 24 Dec 2022 and after the approval, the organisation /procedure will be intimated to all the Members.
Regards,
(Sudheer Parakala)
Commodore, IN (Retd)
President, TSEWA
Mob:9849057767

Fix deficiencies for robust indigenisation

The Indian Navy pioneered indigenisation decades ago. There has been a renewed focus in recent years on ramping up development of equipment and systems. The commissioning of INS Mormugao is a reassuring step forward in the self-reliance programme, providing a boost to the country’s maritime capability. The Navy says nearly 40 ships and submarines are being built in Indian shipyards. Named after the historic Goan port, INS Mormugao undertook her first sea sortie on December 19 last year when Goa celebrated 60 years of liberation from Portuguese rule. Designed by the in-house Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, over 75 per cent of its components are indigenous. Second of the four Visakhapatnam-class warships, the stealth-guided missile destroyer is packed with sensors, radar and weapon systems. It’s an occasion to savour.

There is recognition at the highest levels of policy formulation that next-generation locally-designed-and-built vessels hold the key to success in any future war. While there are signs of a maturing military-industrial complex in India, the slow turnaround by the naval shipyards is a matter of concern. All the more when the strategic focus is on the Chinese navy, which is increasing its power and reach at a rapid pace. Despite considerable efforts, warship construction endeavours continue to suffer from systemic deficits. A programme mired in delays and cost overruns needs a critical audit. The project to construct six next-generation conventional submarines has now been further delayed.

Shipbuilding has to be treated as a strategic enterprise, with budget requirements being taken care of on priority. To achieve greater participation from the private sector, the Navy has made available its facilities for testing, trials and tuning of equipment during the development stage. Established in 2020, the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation provides an interface for the academia and industry to interact with the Navy’s capability development apparatus. Efforts are afoot to address the problem areas, but the challenges are formidable.

• The Indian armed forces are going to acquire the “Pralay” ballistic missile
• The proposal moved by the Indian defence forces is at an advanced stage
• It will be taken up for clearance during a meeting this week
• The DRDO had tested the missile in December last year
• ‘Pralay’ is powered with solid propellant rocket motor and other new technologies. tns

150-500 km missile’s range

ANI

New Delhi, December 20

Organs of a newly-wed Corporal from the Indian Air Force, who was declared brain dead last week, have been successfully transplanted to serving personnel, Army officials said.

Corporal Sachin (27) was last week brought to the Army Research and Referral Hospital (AHRR) with head injuries and despite the best efforts by doctors at the prestigious hospital, he could not be saved.

The Army hospital authorities counselled the young wife and elderly parents of the air warrior to convince them to donate his organs to other serving personnel and help save their lives, Army officials said.

“After counselling, his young wife Manisha (22) and parents consented to donate the heart, liver, lungs, both kidneys and the cornea to give several patients a new lease of life,” officials said.

The lungs of the deceased officer were allocated to Medanta Hospital and transported via the green corridor in the national capital. One kidney was allocated to AIIMS while the heart, liver, another kidney and both cornea were used for patients undergoing treatment at the Army Hospital.

“All the organs were successfully transplanted to serving personnel,” Army officials said.

This year AHRR has already performed nine heart transplants, four liver transplants and numerous kidney transplants.  

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 20

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), in a report presented in Parliament today, said the coastal security force set up after the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks still did not have full infrastructure.

CAG said the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) sanction in February 2009 following the November 2008 terror attack was for setting up a maritime force called the Sagar Prahari Bal. This was to be set up within three years to provide security to all coastal and offshore naval assets.

The plan was “diluted due to delays in creating the enabling setup (fast interception crafts (FICs), manpower and infrastructure,” CAG said. The specialised boats (FICs) were inducted into the force with a delay of 13 to 61 months, infrastructure for basing of these was not available (as of June 2021) at a few naval ports which was envisaged in the CCS sanction.

Manpower deployment at the officer level was deficient. The operational availability and exploitation of FICs since their induction at designated ports were sub-optimal, CAG said in its report on “Defence Services (Air Force and Navy)”.

Speaking on the project to upgrade runaways, CAG said contracts were awarded to ineligible contractors by compromising the tendering process, which resulted in the execution of poor quality of work as well as foreclosure.

“In one case, relating to runway works, the award of work to an ineligible contractor led to premature failure of runway, which in turn required fresh sanctioning and execution of work through another contractor for the same work,” CAG said.

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 20

The fifth submarine of the Kalvari-class submarines, Vagir, was delivered to the Indian Navy today by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.

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6th undergoing trials

• The first of the Kalvari-class sub was commissioned into the Navy in December 2017
• Vagir, which has been delivered to the Navy, will shortly be commissioned into the force
• Vagsheer, the 6th & last sub, undergoing sea trials and is likely to be delivered next year

The induction of the submarine, built under Project-75, is set to bolster the Navy’s combat capability.

India has been focusing on shoring up its maritime capability with a focus on the Indian Ocean in the backdrop of concerns over China’s growing foray into the region, considered the backyard of the Indian Navy.

In all, six submarines of the Kalvari class, based on the Scorpene design of the Naval Group of France, are being constructed at the MDL in collaboration with the Naval Group of France. Launched at sea in November 2020, Vagir commenced sea trials in February 2022. The vessel has completed all major trials, including weapon and sensor, in the shortest time as compared to the earlier submarines of the same class. The submarine will shortly be commissioned into the Navy.

The first of the Kalvari class was commissioned into the Navy in December 2017 and at present, four submarines of this project are in commission in the Navy. Vagir will be the fifth while the sixth and last submarine, Vagsheer, is undergoing sea trials and is likely to be delivered next year.

Respected ESMs and Veer Narees
1.Writ petition has been filed for further extension of OROP arrears
2.All ESM and Veer Narees are requested to take out Rosh Rallies in respective Districts/Tehsil/Blocks on 20 Dec 22.
3.Vernacular media coverage in respect of Pathankot is enclosed
May I request all Ex Dist Heads to pl organize Rosh Rallies at Dist and Tehsil levels.

For 20 Dec 22 Motorcycle Rosh Rallies Shall have Two Mudhas

1. Implement OROP web 01Jul 19.
   2.Implement GoG Scheme Pan India as was done by Ex CM of Punjab for Punjab State
2. Warm Regards
3. Brig Prahlad Singh Veteran