QUARTERLY NEWS BULLETIN
National Academy of Defence Financial Management, Pune
JULY 2013 to SEPTEMBER 2013
NEW BATCH OF IDAS PROBATIONERS REPORT TO NADFM
A batch of 29 Probationers reported to NADFM in July 2013 for the departmental
training.
Mr.Chiranjeevi
Golagani
Mr. Vikash Ojha
Mr. Karale Rahul
Eknath
Ms.Vidhu Gupta
Mr.Sameer
Mr. Swapnil
Agrawal
Mr.Sanjeev
Kumar
Mr. Tabish
Shams
Ms.Bhawini
Upadhyay
Ms.Sonal
Mehlawat
Mr. Nanda Dulal
Das
Mr. Shurveer
Singh Sankhala
Ms. K Sangeeta
Mr. Sahil Goyal
Dr. Sathish
Kumar S
Vishwesh
Balasubramaniam
Shastri
Mr. Manivelan
K
Mr. Pankaj
Verma
Mr. Siva
Shankar Bandi
Mr.Rankaj
Prakash Singh
NEW BATCH OF IDAS PROBATIONERS REPORT TO NADFM
A batch of 29 Probationers reported to NADFM in July 2013 for the departmental
training.
Dr.Radhe Tallo
Mr. Sanjeev
Kumar Yadav
Mr. Mayank Tyagi
Mr. Savant
Swapnil Rajaram
Mr. Ashwini
Kumar Pandey
Mr. Amit Nigam
Ms. Gayatri
Krishnan B
Mr. Manender
Mr. Ashish
Yadav
IMPORTANT EVENTS
Celebration of Independence Day at NADFM Pune.
The 67th Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August 2013 at NADFM & RTC Pune with full gaiety
and glory. The Director Shri Shharat Sharma IDAS, after paying homage to the father of the nation, hoisted
the national flag which was followed by the National Anthem.
The function was followed by a short cultural programme by the IDAS Probationers, officers & staff
members of NADFM. The cultural programme attended by family members, included patriotic songs,
shayari, skits etc. A group song titled 'mile sur mera tumhara' by IDAS Probationers singing in languages as
diverse as Kashmiri to Tamil, Bengali to Gujarati, Sindhi to Assamese, brought out the spirit of unity in
concert. In addition a round of general knowledge quiz-both visual & factual, saw great participation from
one & all. On this occasion a booklet titled “SAMEKAN”, a compendium of common sentences in various
languages, was also released bringing out the synergy & bond we all share.
Director NADFM appreciated the cultural programme and brought out the importance of Independence Day
especially for civil servants to renew their pledge to the cause of service of the nation. The cultural
programme was followed by refreshments and some rounds of games like handball, lemon-spoon race &
musical chairs for the probationers, officers and staff of NADFM & RTC.
In all, it was a day that witnessed the spirit of togetherness, unity in diversity, participation & initiative, a
renewed consciousness of the beauty of our great nation & sense of pride and joy with an added realisation
of responsibilities that we owe to our fellow countrymen.
Shri Shharat Sharma, IDAS, Director NADFM hoisted the National Flag on Independence Day.
IMPORTANT EVENTS
SADBHAVNA DIWAS OBSERVED IN THE ACADEMY
The Academy observed the Sadbhavna Diwas on 21st August 2013. The entire faculty, staff and the course
participants gathered in the NADFM Conference hall where the Senior Accounts Officer (Training)
administered to them the pledge in both Hindi and English.
HINDI PAKHWADA CELEBRATIONS
The Hindi Pakhwada celebrations commenced on Hindi Diwas i.e. 14th September, 2013. On the occasion ,
the officers and staff presented song and poetry performances. A number of competitions like translation,
speaking, dictation, poetry and antakshari, etc., were held during the fortnight and the winners were awarded
prizes.
Talk on ‘HAPPY THOUGHTS’
A talk with visuals was organized on the topic “The Power of Happy Thoughts” on 8 th July, 2013. This was
conducted by Tej Gyan Foundation and was very well received by the IDAS (Probationers).
MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES
Date
Name & Designation of Speaker
10/07/2013 Shri S K Kholi, IDAS, Jt. Secretary &
Financial Advisor, Ministry of Water
Resources, New Delhi.
24/07/2013 Dr. Sunil Dhapte, Addl. Director
YASHADA, Pune
05/08/2013
07/08/2013 Dr. Deepal Walokar, Director, Karve
Institute of Social Service, Pune
Topic
“Ensuring Compliance; Propelling Performance”
“Ethics & Values in Public Governance”.
“Manners & Etiquettes”
“On Organisational Behaviour and Child Rights
– Protection of Chilren against Sexual
Harassment”.
21/08/2013 Shri Barun Kumar Sahu, IAS, CVO, Writing as a Civil Service Officer “Unwritten
GRSE, Kolkata.
flaws of Indian Bureaucracy”.
26/08/2013 Shri
Akhilesh
Jha,
ICAS, “Interface between DAD and the Civil Accounts
Addl.Director, INGAP, New Delhi
Organisation in the redemption of accounts for
Defence Service Estimates; Codification of
Accounts.
“Mere Mehdi Hasan”.
06/09/2013 Shri K Venkat Nagi Reddy, IDES, “Administrative Issues on Defence Estates”
CEO, Pune Cantonment Board.
IMPORTANT VISITS
IDAS PROBATIONERS CALL ON THE PCDA(O) PUNE
On 2nd July, 2013 IDAS Probationers called on the PCDA(O) Pune. The IDAS Probationers were briefed
about the working of PCDA(O) by Shri M A Lincoln, IDAS, PCDA. At the end of the interaction,
Academy’s memento was presented by Shri Sahil Goyal, IDAS Probationer to Shri M A Lincoln, IDAS,
PCDA(O) on behalf of NADFM & IDAS Probationers.
IDAS PROBATIONERS CALL ON THE CFA (AFK) KHADKI, PUNE
On 3rd July, 2013 IDAS Probationers called on the CFA(Fys) Kirkee, Pune. Shri A K Tiwari, IDAS, CFA
briefed the IDAS Probationers about the Ordnance Factories in general and Ammunition Factory, Khadki in
particular. At the end of the presentation, a memento was presented by Shri Sahil Goyal, IDAS Probationer
presented Academy’s memento to Shri A K Tiwari, IDAS, CFA(AFK) on behalf of Director, NADFM &
IDAS Probationers.
IDAS PROBATIONERS CALL ON IFA(SC)
On 4th July, 2013 IDAS Probationers called on the IFA(SC), Pune. Shri Suchindra Misra, IDAS, IFA(SC)
discussed with the IDAS Probationers about the role, functions of IFA in the Command Headquarters and
IFA system in general. Academy’s memento was presented by Shri Sahil Goyal, IDAS Probationer to Shri
Suchindra Misra, IDAS, IFA(SC) on behalf of Director, NADFM & IDAS Probationers.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT NDA
On 7th July, 2013 IDAS Probationers visited National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune. The
probationers were taken around the vast and beautiful campus of the Academy by Flight Lieutenant J Bose.
IDAS Probationers visited the Sudan Block, Habibullah Hall, Museum, Cadet Mess, Peacock Bay and were
also shown various training facilities in the Academy for the cadets. A documentary on the life of the cadets
in the Academy was also shown. At the end of the visit Shri Sahil Goyal IDAS Probationer presented
Academy’s memento to Flight Lieutenant J Bose for the Commandant Air Marshall K S Gill on behalf of
Director, NADFM & IDAS Probationers.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT NCC GROUP HEADQUARTERS
A visit to NCC Group Headquarters, Pune was organized for the IDAS Probationers on 17th July, 2013. Col
Sanjay Kapoor welcomed the IDAS Probationers and then gave a presentation on NCC organization. The
origin of NCC was traced back to the after math of World War 1. Various activities done by NCC like live
camps at various levels, campaign for various social causes, adventure activities and Republic Day Parade
were also highlighted. Some questions regarding entry procedure of NCC raised by IDAS Probationers were
promptly answered. Shri Ashish Yadav IDAS(P) delivered a vote of thanks and Ms. Sangeeta Konde
IDAS(P) presented to Col. Sanjay Kapoor the Academy’s memento on behalf of Director, NADFM & IDAS
Probationers.
IMPORTANT VISITS
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT AFMC PUNE
A visit to Armed Forces Medical College Pune was organized in the morning of 18 th July, 2013. Col. Naveen
Grover Professor of Microbiology welcomed the IDAS Probationers. Col. Naveen Grover made a
presentation on the brief history of AFMC. AFMC being a premier Medical Institute of India acknowledged
as a Centre of Excellence for education and research is presently affiliated to Maharashtra University of
Health Sciences. The college provides training to under graduate and post graduate medical and nursing
students with assured career prospects in the Defence Services. After the presentations the probationers were
taken to various Labs, the New Library and the two New Messes. Probationers had breakfast at the Mess
and after vote of thanks, the Academy’s memento was presented to Col. Naveen Grover on behalf of
Director, NADFM & IDAS Probationers.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT AIRFORCE STATION LOHEGAON
A visit to Air Force Station Lohegaon , Pune was organized in the morning of 19 th July, 2013. The IDAS
Probationers were welcomed by W.Cdr. V P Chaudhary. He mentioned that the Lohegaon, Pune Airbase
Station was one of the oldest Air Force Base Stations in India. He took the IDAS Probationers to different
key areas of the base station where the probationers could see the actual working of the different sections as
well as see the take off of SUKHO-30 MKI. The IDAS Probationers then met Air Commodore Surat Singh
VM, VSM, Air Officer Commanding over breakfast. After vote of thanks, the Academy’s memento was
presented to the Air Commodore Surat Singh VM,VSM, AOC . W.Cdr V P Chaudhary presented a cap and
memento of SUKHOI-30 MKI to all the IDAS Probationers.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT Institute of Naturopathy (NIN)
On 22nd July, 2013 the IDAS Probationers visited National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune. The
Probationers were taken around and shown various functions of the institute i.e. Out Patient Clinic, Yoga
Classes, Magazine, Health Shop, Naturopathic Diet Centre. The most interesting was that naturopathy is a
drugless non-invasive rational and evidence based system of medicine imparting treatments with natural
elements based on the Theory of vitality, theory toxemia, theory of self healing capacity of the body and the
principles of healthy living. The applied aspects of Naturopathy includes mainly fasting and diet supported
by treatments with natural elements which includes Hydro therapy, Chromo therapy, Mud therapy,
Manipulative therapy, Electro therapy, Acupuncture, Magneto therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise and Yoga
Therapy
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT ARTIFICAL LIMB CENTRE PUNE
On 25th July, 2013 the IDAS Probationers visited the Artifical Limb Centre, (ALC) Pune. The Probationers
were taken around the Centre and told that although ALC was raised with the primary objective of meeting
the prosthetic and orthotic requirements of disabled personnel of the armed forces, from 1951 the facilities
were gradually extended to civilians as well. In 1964, sub centre were established at Delhi and Lucknow to
provide repair facilities. Additional sub centre have since been established at Chandimandir, Guwahati and
Bangalore. The centre has received several awards including the Maharashtra State Award and the National
Technology Award. The motto of the centre is to “Make the Dream of Every Amputee to Walk Come True”.
IMPORTANT VISITS
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT COLLEGE OF MILITARY ENGINEERING PUNE
On 25th July, 2013 the IDAS Probationers visited the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune. The
Probationers were taken around the College and saw for themselves that CME offers training for personnel,
both Officers and Personnel Below Officers Rank (PBOR) of the Corps of Engineers, other arms & services,
Navy, Air Force, Para-Military forces, Police and also civilians. Its students also include soldiers from
friendly foreign countries like the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. The college is affiliated to
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for its B.Tech and M.Tech degrees. Its graduate and post graduate
courses are recognized by The ‘All India Council for Technical Education’ (AICTE) and University of Pune’
(UoP).
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT FILM & TELIVISION INSTITUTE OF INDIA
IDAS Probationers visited Film & Telivision Institute of India (FTII) on 29th July, 2013. The Probationers
were received by Shri K M Sheikh Production Manager and briefed by Shri Prakash Magdum IIS Registrar
with FTII. FTII has got long standing reputation of creating wonderful filmmakers and film personalities
since its inception in 1960. Erstwhile Prabhat Studio, has been bestowed with beautiful and huge campus.
The Probationers were taken to various sets, sound mixing division and editing room. Visit to the museum
gave opportunity to probationers to see some rare collection of costumes and other instruments being used in
old movies.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT PAO (Ors) NASHIK
Probationers reached Nasik in the evening of 30th July, 2013. On 31st July, 2013 the probationers visited
Pay and Accounts Office(ORs). This PAO (ORs) is considered to be the largest PAO of Defence Accounts
Department as it deals with pay and claims of around 1,85,000 army personnel of the Corps of Artillery &
Army Air Defence.
Probationers were provided inputs regarding the functioning of PAO and were taken to various
sections. They were briefed about ‘Dolphin System’ and made to realize the wonders it has done by cutting
down processing time.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT SCHOOL OF ARTILLERY, DEOLALI
On 1st August, 2013 IDAS Probationers visited School of Artillery, Deolali, Nashik. School of Artillery,
Deolali caters to the training needs of Corps of Artillery of Indian Army. The IDAS Probationers met Lt.
Gen Narula he explained the importance of Corps of Artillery and its interaction with Defence Accounts
Department. After meetings and presentations about history of School of Artillery, Organisational structure,
training needs programmes and its functioning, probationers were taken to the field where training related to
IMG firing was happening. Probationers were explained about functioning of IMG.
IMPORTANT VISITS
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED, OZAR
On 2nd August 2013, IDAS Probationers visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, (HAL), Ozar. A premier
state-owned aeronautical industry, it is situated at Ozar Township in Nashik District of Maharashtra State. It
is engaged in the design, manufacture and overhaul of a variety of aviation products from basic trainers to
highly sophisticated supersonic fighters, helicopters, transport aircraft, engines, accessories and Nashik
Division of MiG Complex (comprising Nashik and Koraput Divisions) is one vital constituent of the vast
HAL facilities. It is, perhaps, the only and the largest single facility of its kind in the world, today, outside
the Russian Federation, involved in the repair/overhaul and manufacture of MiG series aircraft, under one
roof. The Probationers were taken to Machine Section where huge robotic machine were carving out
required tools from alloy mixed metals imported from Russia. Then the probationers visited the assembly
division which is divided between fuselage Part-I, Part-II and Part-III. Engine is manufactured at HAL
Koraput, Orissa and brought to HAL Ozar to be fitted with Sukhoi-30 MKI.
Probationers were also taken to the overhauling workshop of HAL, Ozar, where they were explained
about the functioning of Sukhoi-30 MKI.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT AO(GE) LONAVALA
On 17th August, a trip to AO(GE) office, Lonavala was arranged. The Probationers were briefed about the
functioning of AO(GE) office. After the visit, IDAS Probationers visited INS Shivaji museum.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT AHMEDNAGAR
On 29th August, 2013 the IDAS Probationers visitedearly morning after breakfast they reached
Armoured Corps Centre & School. Lt. Col. Vikram Singh (GSO-1-IT) received them and briefed about the
structure and function of the Armoured Corps. The mission statement of ACC & S is tactical and technical
training which is used in maneuver warfare. A presentation was also made during the briefing. Ms. Sangita
K IDAS Probationer presented Academy’s memento to Lt. Col. Vikram Singh on behalf of Director,
NADFM & IDAS Probationers. Probationers then visited the CAV Tank Museum the only museum of its
kind in Asia; stands second in the world and houses more than 50 exhibits of Vintage Armoured Fighting
Vehicle. There were a large large number of exhibits from 1st and 2nd World Wars -the oldest being Silver
Ghost Rolls Royce Armoured Car. After lunch probationers visited LAO Ahmednagar where they were
exposed to working structure, functions and various report generations. In the evening they visited the
Ahmednagar Fort where freedom fighters were kept as prisoners during the Quit India Movement 1942. At
night they had dinner with Shri Vilas Pawar, CEO Ahmednagar Cantonment.
On 30th August, 2013 at 7.30 am probationers reached the driving ground for tanks. They got a feel
of the T-90, T-72 and Arjun-MBT tanks. There after they visited School of Tactical Training (SOTT),
Shalabat Khan’s Tomb, PAO(ORs) ACR & MIR..
IMPORTANT VISITS
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT CAFVD KIRKEE
IDAS Probationers visited Central Armoured Fighting Vehicles Depot (CAFVD), Kirkee, Pune on 11th
September, 2013. They were received by Senior Provisioning Officer, Col. Dillip Pandey who later made a
short presentation on the brief history, role, utility to armed forces and the Inventory Management System of
Ordanance Depots in general and that of CAFVD, Kirkee in particular. After briefing and tea a visit to
Provisioning Branch was made to show how the provisioning for spare parts for T-72, T-90, Arjun MBT and
various other armoured infantry carriers is done at CAFVD, kirkee. A brief visit was also paid to the Control
Section and Warehouse-2, where controlling of issue of spare parts and how spare parts are kept in the
warehouses were explained in brief. The Commandant of CAFVD Brig. R.K.S. Kushwaha briefed about the
practical difficulties faced while procuring the spare parts. After the vote of thanks, Academy’s memento
was presented to the Commandant on behalf of Director, NADFM & IDAS Probationers.
IDAS PROBATIONERS VISIT PAO(ORs-INT)
A visit to PAO(ORs- INT) Pune was organized by the office of the PCDA(SC), for training on Dolphin
system on 12th September, 2013. The probationers were hosted by Ms. Mital Sudhir Hiremath, IDAS,
ACDA. After a short presentation on the system, she explained the system. This was followed by a visit to
the various sections in the PAO.