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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the premier central executive department tasked with defending the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security of India across land, sea, and air domains. Comprising departments including Military Affairs, Defence Production, Ex-Servicemen Welfare, and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Ministry oversees the Indian Armed Forces. The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) coordinates extensive welfare programs for veterans, war widows, and their dependents. Key welfare programs include the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) providing comprehensive cashless medical treatment, the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for dependent children of armed forces personnel, financial pensions under the SPARSH online pension administration system, and resettlement training through the Directorate General Resettlement.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the premier central executive department tasked with defending the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security of India across land, sea, and air domains. Comprising departments including Military Affairs, Defence Production, Ex-Servicemen Welfare, and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Ministry oversees the Indian Armed Forces. The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) coordinates extensive welfare programs for veterans, war widows, and their dependents. Key welfare programs include the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) providing comprehensive cashless medical treatment, the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for dependent children of armed forces personnel, financial pensions under the SPARSH online pension administration system, and resettlement training through the Directorate General Resettlement.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 12 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Ministry of Defence on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Ministry of Defence. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Ministry of Defence administers 12 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) Darjeeling Subsidized Mountaineering Courses, Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX / DISC), and 9 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Ministry of Defence's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://mod.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Ministry of Defence is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Ministry of Defence can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
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Ministry of Defence
Department of Defence Production scheme providing up to 75% central grant to establish specialized defence testing facilities for MSMEs and startups.
Ministry of Defence
Subsidized basic and advance mountaineering courses with high-altitude glacier climbing gear, rations, and technical certification at HMI Darjeeling.
Ministry of Defence
Flagship defence entrepreneurship initiative offering grants-in-aid up to Rs. 1.5 crore (and up to Rs. 10 crore under iDEX Prime) to startups and MSMEs developing breakthrough military and aerospace technology.
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence grant scheme providing up to ₹10 Crore to startups and innovators developing capital-intensive military solutions.
Ministry of Defence
Subsidized basic and advance skiing, snowboarding, and alpine mountaineering courses with ski gear and avalanche beacons in Pahalgam and Gulmarg.
Ministry of Defence
India's only composite adventure institute providing subsidized certifications across Land (mountaineering), Aero (paragliding), and Aqua (scuba/rafting) sports.
Ministry of Defence
Subsidized high-altitude ice craft, crevasse rescue, and alpine climbing courses at NIM Uttarkashi for youth aspiring to become professional mountain guides.
Ministry of Defence
Higher professional education scholarship providing Rs. 3,000 per month for girls and Rs. 2,500 per month for boys to dependent wards and widows of ex-servicemen pursuing professional degrees (Engineering, MBBS, MBA, MCA).
Ministry of Defence
Direct financial assistance fund providing penury grants (Rs. 4,000/month), education grants (Rs. 1,000/month), daughter marriage grants (Rs. 50,000), and medical treatment aid for needy non-pensioner ex-servicemen and widows.
Ministry of Defence
Central defence portal offering imported components, sub-assemblies, and weapons systems to Indian MSMEs and private industry for domestic indigenisation.
Ministry of Defence
Elite sports training, JCO/Havildar rank enlistment, full salary, and Olympic-grade infrastructure at Army Sports Institute for Armed Forces athletes.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO grant scheme providing up to ₹50 Crore to Indian MSMEs and startups for indigenous development of defence and dual-use technologies.