Defence Forces Get More Financial Powers In Centre's New Order

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the new order as another big step in the series of defence reforms undertaken by the government.

Armed forces have been given additional financial powers for revenue purchases in an order released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today. The order on Delegation of Financial Powers to Defence Services 2021 aims to empower field formations; focus on operational preparedness; promote ease of doing business and enhance jointness among services, a government statement said. The Defence Minister described the new order as another big step in the series of defence reforms undertaken by the government. The new order, Mr Singh said, will not just overcome procedural delays, but also bring about greater decentralisation and operational efficiency. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and other senior officials were present on the occasion.