Defense acquisition council: Purpose & chairman - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements about Defense acquisition council.
1. This is high-level body with the aim of fast-track procurement process of the armed forces by optimally utilizing the available budget.
2. Prime Minister is de facto chairman of Defense acquisition council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?- Published on 11 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
Defense Minister is chairman of Defense acquisition council. Minister of State for Defense, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Defense Secretary, Secretary Defense Research & Development, Secretary Defense Production, Chief of Integrated Staff Committees (HQ IDS), Director General (Acquisition) and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defense Staff are members of Defense acquisition council.
