(a) whether the Government proposes to establish the Indian National Defence University (INDU) in the country; and
(b) if so, the details and present status thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to establish the Indian National Defence University (INDU) in the country; and
(b) if so, the details and present status thereof?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Government has approved setting up of Indian National Defence University (INDU) at village Binola/ Bilaspur, Gurgaon, Haryana in May 2010. 205 acres and 15 Marlas of land has been acquired for this purpose. The University will propagate higher education in the field of Defence Studies, Defence Mana- gement, Defence Science & Technology. The participants in the University shall be from Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces, Civil Services, Central Armed Police Force and friendly foreign countries etc.