NEW DELHI: In an ”unprecedented” move to expedite the modernisation of the security apparatus of airbases and defence installations, Ministry of Defence today decided to delegate substantial financial powers to the Armed Forces, an MoD release said.
MoD has decided to delegate substantial financial powers to the Armed Forces for undertaking works for perimeter security of sensitive military installations. Vice-Chiefs of the Army Navy and Air Force, have been empowered to place orders, procure equipment and carry out civil works without further seeking approvals of the MoD.
This has been done primarily to speed up the decision making process involved in the modernisation of the security framework of airbases and defence installations. (AGENCIES)
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