DefenceIndia

DefenceIndia is a website in India that offers news, views and features on defence issues.

DefenceIndia, is an online thought provoker. It was the first website started in India, that offered news, views and features on defence issues. It has dedicated divisions led by young, creative and dynamic teams. One of the reasons, DefenceIndia shot to fame was the two path-breaking nationwide surveys that were conducted. One, related to conscription, proved that above 87% of India's population preferred compulsory enrollment in the forces. The second, related to resettlement of defence officers, proved that 90% corporates in India favoured ex-defence officers as their employees.

The current team is led by Aman Bandvi.

DefenceIndia has an online presence at www.defenceindia.com

DefenceIndia aims to create synergy between the defence departments in Asia, the Corporate sector and the general public.

It is visible currently as an online repository of Defence News, Features and Archives and is currently the most visited online thought provoker on defence topics. The website address is www.defenceindia.com.

DefenceIndia is at the forefront of innovations (events, surveys, seminars) and initiatives that aim to create a broad base of well-wishers for those working in the Defence Forces.

DefenceIndia assists Corporate entities in interacting in the most effective, mutually beneficial and efficient way with the concerned department.

DefenceIndia conceived and organized an event at Wagah Border, in 2005, that had our team collect Rakhi's from all parts of the nation and symbolically tie them to the Jawaans on either side of the borders.

DefenceIndia was one of the online sponsors of major International shows, like Fighter Conference in Singapore, Coastal Surveillance 2005, Dominant Battleship Knowledge Asia and Littoral Defence 2005. More recently at The Air and Port Show, HongKong, Asia.

DefenceIndia conducted nationwide surveys on topics relevant to the Indian Defence Forces.

DefenceIndia was a part of the Career Fair, organized by The Army Institute of Law, at Mohali, in 2005.

DefenceIndia strengthened its web initiatives and major companies like Safran, Mazagaon Dock, Ikan Relocations, Eisa et al have been the notable advertisers on the website.

The web initiative has clocked a subscriber base of 10,000 from all across the globe.

Now, new innovations are shaping the 2006 vision.

DefenceIndia has initiated an HR Cell. This cell has started works on two fronts.

a,Placement Assistance: DefenceIndia NOW assists ex-servicemen to find the right jobs in the private sector, that suits their expertise, experience and temperament. Like wise, we assist corporates in scouting/recruiting and nurturing perfect candidates who have had stints in the defence or allied forces.

b,Corporate Training: DefenceIndia NOW has a corporate training cell, in which we assist professionals with innovative training modules, both outbound and in-house on leadership/team building/personality enhancement/risk taking et al. We have also started a 'Corporate Acclimatization Program'.

DefenceIndia has started corporate relationship initiatives. DefenceIndia aims to reach out to corporate entities and initiate a dialogue wherein Corporate partnerships can be cultivated. The seminar, Mastishq 2006, is the maiden effort in this direction.

DefenceIndia has initiated a Non-Government Organisation, An NGO, SAMVEDNA, that shall: a. Bring to the fore, the issues relevant to the defence forces. b. Assist in rehabilitation of ex-servicemen, non-officers grade.

DefenceIndia has initiated the restructuring of the Advisory Board. Many notable senior personnel, who have retired from service have been sent requests to be our honorary patrons/advisors.

The web initiative/presence has been strengthened with a new dynamic and qualified team in place.

The Innovative Initiatives have been strengthened. a. Our previous initiative, a nation-wide survey on "Conscription", wherein citizens across the country were asked if they would prefer compulsory enrollment in the armed forces, met with widespread positive encouragement; It was well-received by the press. b. The new initiative, a nationwide survey on, "Do Ex-servicemen make better managers" was recently wound up and was spread over 3 months and qualified HR personnel, serving and ex-servicemen, corporate chieftains were consulted and compiled.

The DefenceIndia Excellence Awards, are the latest endeavour to reward ex-defence officers.

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