More Power To Military: Centre Grants Emergency Procurement Powers To All 3 Armed Forces
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This will give all the three armed forces direct purchase power for six months so as to ensure they are combat-ready in a crisis situation
The Centre granted emergency procurement powers to all the three armed forces, a vital mechanism to ensure they are combat-ready during a crisis situation, sources told CNN-News18.
In a boost to the armed forces, the Defence Acquisition Council under the Raksha Mantri granted them financial and decision making powers. This will give them direct purchase power for six months.
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