PROTECTING INDIA
Surakshit Bharat- Surakshit Log
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
· Resolved after four decades & announced by PM
· As on February 28, 2017, Rs. 4,090.94 crore have been paid towards first installment of OROP arrears to 20,07,090Ex-Servicemen and family pensioners. Further Rs. 2,317.82 crore have also been paid as second installment of arrears to 15,66,486 Ex-Servicemen.
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
· Test flight on 26th December, 2016.
RAFALE DEAL FOR BETTER SECURITY
· Signing of agreement for purchase of 36 Rafale 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 D'Souza 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 Miraj to 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.
Reservation for women in place: In State Police of 8 States and All Union Territories.
Two more Mahila Battalions raised by CRPF.
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