Question : TRAINING OF MES OFFICERS ABROAD

(a) whether Military Engineer Services (MES) Officers are being sent for training to foreign countries keeping in view the expanding technological advancement in Warfare; and

(b) if so, the number of officers sent for such training during each of the last three years, country-wise?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)

(a) No, Sir. Since Military Engineer Services (MES) does not deal with warfare activities, MES officers are not sent to foreign countries for training on warfare.

(b) Question does not arise.