Col. Alok Mathur (veteran) The Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) an agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence (MOD) of Government of India (GOI) is responsible for military research and development. The organisation was raised on 12 July ,1948 as Defence Science Organisation by the eminent Indian … [Read more...] about DRDO: Steering the march towards self-reliance
Defence and security
Naga Peace Accord: New hope in the horizon
Col. Alok Mathur (Veteran) The final frame work of the Naga Peace accord that was initiated on 3 August, 2015 by the NDA-I government is likely to be concluded in September 2020 at New Delhi under direct observation of Prime Minister‘s Office (PMO) and with involvement of all identified stakeholders of the Naga community led by Thuingaleng … [Read more...] about Naga Peace Accord: New hope in the horizon
Shimla Agreement: Indian negotiation was strategically naive
Jaibans Singh On 29 August, 1972, the final agreement between India and Pakistan based on the Shimla Summit between Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was signed by the two chief negotiators, Parmeshwar Narain Haksar of India and Aziz Ahmed of Pakistan. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi held the Shimla Summit with President Zulfikar … [Read more...] about Shimla Agreement: Indian negotiation was strategically naive
Defence and Security: Achievements of NDA II Government
Jaibans Singh The Independence Day address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 15 August, 20 will be given against the backdrop of some monumental events that have been witnessed in the year plus since formation of the NDA II Government in May 2019. These events have a significant impact on national security in the short as well as the long … [Read more...] about Defence and Security: Achievements of NDA II Government
Bhutan prefers reliable India over malevolent China
Col (Veteran) Alok Mathur On 29 June 2020, China for the first time objected to Bhutan’s application for financial aid from Global Environment Facility Council (GEFC). This grant was asked for the maintenance and development of Saketang Wild Life Sanctuary located in the Trashigang Province in east Bhutan. Surprisingly, Saketang sanctuary is minimum 100 kms south of the … [Read more...] about Bhutan prefers reliable India over malevolent China