Union Cabinet accords 'in principle’ approval to the setting up of Indian National Defence University (INDU); Defence Minister Shri AK Antony :A bilateral Agreement provides for cooperation between the Armies of India and Singapore for periodic conduct of
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    • According to reports, the Union Cabinet, in its meeting held on 13th May, 2010, has accorded 'in principle’ approval to the setting up of Indian National Defence University (INDU) in District Gurgaon (Haryana). Government of Haryana has acquired the land and the same has been handed over to Ministry of Defence. Foundation stone has been laid by the Prime Minister on 23rd May 2013 on the land acquired for establishment of Indian National Defence University (INDU). It is proposed, inter alia, to conduct courses of varying durations on subjects ranging from Strategic Studies, War Gaming and Simulation, Neighbourhood Studies, Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism, Chinese Studies, Evaluation of Strategic Thought, Maritime Security Studies, Eurasian Studies, South East Asian Studies, material acquisition, joint logistics, national security strategy in peace and war, etc. The estimated expenditure is of Rs.295 Crore (at the rates of year 2010) on setting up of the University. Expenditure of Rs.162 Crore has been incurred for the acquisition of land of the University. It is projected that the establishment of INDU and its constituents will be spread over seven years. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Nand Kumar Saiin Rajya Sabha on August 14. 1

    In another development, according to reports, a bilateral Agreement provides for cooperation between the Armies of India and Singapore for periodic conduct of training and exercises in India. The existing agreement is valid for a period of 5 years until August, 2018. There are ongoing interactions and exchanges between the Armed Forces of India and Singapore in areas of mutual interest, including in the areas of training, joint exercises and functional exchanges. As Singapore and India do not share a maritime boundary, there is no proposal for conduct of joint naval patrols. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri S. Thangavelu in Rajya Sabha on August 14. 2

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