The NEWS
- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the proposal of Engineer-in-Chief of Military Engineering Services (MES) for optimisation of more than 9,300 posts in the basic and industrial workforce.
Who Recommended?
- It is in line with the recommendations of the Committee of Experts, headed by Lt General Shekatkar
Shekatkar Committee Report
- To recommend measures to enhance combat capability and rebalance defence expenditure of the armed forces, submitted its report in December 2016.
- Measures as recommended by the Committee and taken up
for implementation include:
- Optimization of Signals Establishments
- Restructuring of repair echelons in the Army
- Redeployment of Ordnance echelons
- Better utilization of Supply and Transportation echelons and Animal Transport units.
- Closure of Military Farms and Army Postal Establishments in peace locations.
- Enhancement in standards for recruitment of clerical staff and drivers in the Army.
- Improving the efficiency of the National Cadet Corps.
The Effects
- These many posts cost a sum of Rs 300 crore to the exchequer per annum by way of salaries
expenses could be cut by Rs25,000 crore over five years
