Question : MILITARY MEDAL TO UNION MINISTER

(a) whether Army Headquarters had recommended military medal for Union Minister Jaswant Singh for his role in diplomacy during the Kargil conflict;

(b) if so, whether the medal was presented to the Minister; and

(c) if not, the time by which it is likely to be presented?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) & (c): The proposal requires approval of competent authority. No time frame for presentation of award can be given at this stage.