(a) the current order status of various divisions of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) at various locations, division-wise;
(b) the reasons for depleting order books of HAL; and
(c) the corrective steps taken by the Government to ensure adequate work orders for various divisions of HAL to avoid prospect of its employees sitting idle?
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) Division-wise current order status of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is detailed below:
Project/Platform HAL’s Division Order Book Position Quantity
Cheetal Bangalore 3
SU-30MKI Nasik 12
DO-228 Kanpur 12
Chetak Bangalore 8
LCA Bangalore 24
ALH Bangalore 56
Engine RD-33 Koraput 19
Engine AL-31FP Koraput 61
PSLV Structure Aerospace Division Bangalore 24 sets
GSLV Structure Aerospace Division Bangalore 2 sets
(b) & (c): Non-finalization of the procurement proposals by the users impacts the order book.
The following initiatives have been taken by the Government to ensure adequate work orders to HAL:
(i) The creation of Joint Venture with HAL, M/s Russian Helicopters & M/s Rosoboronexport for supply of 200 nos. Ka-226T helicopter for which Request for Proposal has been issued and responded by HAL.
(ii) The manufacturing Capacity for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has been ramped up from 8 aircraft to 16 aircraft per annum.
(iii) Govt. has prioritized the two projects i.e. 83 LCA-MK1A and 15 LCH for finalization for which Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given approval.
(iv) The Repair and Overhaul (ROH) capability of SU-30 MKI Aircraft has been enhanced at Nasik Division of HAL. The task of Brahmos Integration on SU-30 MKI will also be a gainful utilization of HAL’s skilled manpower.
(v) The proposal for establishment of ROH facilities for RD-33 MK engines of MIG-29K/KUB and enhancement of ROH capability of AL-31FP engines of SU-30 MKI aircraft have been prepared by HAL.
(vi) HAL is also engaged in supply of structures for PSLV and GSLV programs of ISRO.
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