Press Release regarding Meeting with Hon’ble Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman on 04.10.2017 Press Release A meeting of BPMS delegates with Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman – Hon’ble Defence Minister Govt. of India held at Conference Hall of Raksha Mantri on 04/10/2017. Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman gave patient hearing to the points raised by BPMS. She was appraised about the Core Issues as below which needs consideration of R.M. 1. Recommendations of Shekatkar Committee headed by Lt. General (Retd.) Shri D.B. Shekatkar should be rejected by Govt. of India. 2. One time relaxation from existing ceiling limit of 5% should be granted as was assured by the earlier Raksha Mantri’s Shri Arun Jeitley and Shri Manohar Parrikar. 3. All Vacant posts of Civilliand defence employees working under Army, Navy, Airforce Hqrs, DRDO and OFB (Department of Defence Production) should be filled immediately. 4. The decision of Closure of Military Farms should be reviewed and efforts should be made for revival and str...