Question : Strength of Defence Forces

(a) whether the Government has adequate strength of officers and soldiers in all three wings of defence forces, force-wise Army, Navy and Air Force;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) the total number of vacant posts of officers including the technical and non-technical posts in all the three wings of defence forces;

(d) whether the Government proposes to increase the strength of officers and soldiers in all three wings; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

(a) to (e): A statement is attached.

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