(a) whether the Government proposes to transfer many of the Quality Assurance
functions to the Ordnance Factories when such functions are already with them;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) the role of Quality Assurance agencies are likely to play in such an event; and
(d) the manner in which the Government proposes to ensure quality of defence
equipments and stores required by the Armed Forces in terms of volume and
technological levels?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI BIJOY KRISHNA HANDIQUE)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) The defence stores procured from Ordnance Factories, Defence PSUs and
Private Sector are quality assured by Quality Assurance agencies. Pre-
despatch Inspection and Joint Receipt Inspections are carried out for stores
imported to ensure that the product conforms to the specification.