New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) A parliamentary panel willexamine the operational preparedness of the armed forces andreview the accidents involving strategic defence assets.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, headedby BJP MP B C Khanduri, will also assess the procurementpolicy relating to defence equipment.
The issue of preparedness of the armed forces is likelyto be discussed in the next meeting of the panel, which isscheduled for next month, a member said.
The committee has also decided to "critically review" theaccidents involving strategic defence assets and look into thequality of ration given to the forces especially in borderareas, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin.
Since March last year, various accidents have beenreported in naval ships including fire on the soon-to-bedecommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat and explosion of anoxygen cylinder on board INS Nireekshak.
Earlier this month, an Indian Air force helicoptercrashed in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh,killing a few military personnel.
The panel of MPs from different parties will also assessthe major research and development initiatives, includingprivate sector participation, leading to innovation and importsubstitution during the last 10 years.
Revamping of training for defence personnel in the lightof latest technological advancements will also be taken up fordiscussion by the committee. PTI JTR SMNSMN.
This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.