| ID | 114912 |
| Title Proper | Defence acquisition institute |
| Other Title Information | a viewpoint |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Suman, Mrinal |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | While delivering the keynote address at the International Seminar on Defence Acquisitions on July 12, 2011, Defence Minister A.K. Antony accepted the need to impart training to the defence acquisition functionaries. Further, he agreed that a dedicated institute needs to be set up for the purpose. It is the first time that the training of acquisition staff has received the attention that it deserves as reforms in India's defence acquisition regime have so far been limited to procedures only. Overlooking the fact that any mechanism is as good as the people who operate it, professional competence of the personnel implementing the procedures was given little importance. The lack of a core of well-qualified and adequately-trained acquisition staff became the weakest link of the acquisition chain and this deficiency was first highlighted in an article that appeared in 2005 in Indian Defence Review. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 6, No.2; Apr 2012: p.1-11 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 6, No.2; Apr 2012: p.1-11 |
| Key Words | A K Antony ; Defence Acquisition ; India |