All three services suffer from shortage of manpower; Three cases of spying have been reported during the last two years: Defence Minister
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    • FEBRUARY 10-16

    According to reports, Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply in Lok Sabha on February 10 provided details of manpower in the Armed Forces and discussed it various reasons. According to the defence minister, some of the major reasons for vacancies in armed forces include accretion in force level from time to time, availability of multiple and lucrative alternative career avenues with the growth of nation’s economy, stringent selection criteria and difficult service conditions coupled with perceived high degree of risk. The defence minister also enumerated the measures taken by the government to encourage the youth to join the armed forces, which include conduct of recruitment rallies, media campaign etc. Moreover, implementation of the recommendations of the VI Central Pay Commission with improved pay structure, additional family accommodation through Married Accommodation Project (MAP) and improvement in promotion prospects in the armed forces are steps to make armed forces jobs attractive for youngsters. 1
    In another development, according to reports, Defence Minister AK Antony has informed the Lok Sabha that three cases of alleged spying have been reported during the last two years and current year (2012 to 2014). Nine army personnel have been arrested in these cases. Appropriate action has been initiated against the accused as per the law and laid down procedure in this regard. The minister added that these cases are at different stages of trial at Civil / Military courts. Some inimical intelligence agencies have been reported to be allegedly involved in the spying activities. Government of India has taken appropriate measures to prevent such incidents, the minister informed the house. 2

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