Author: AIR MARSHAL SUMIT MUKERJI (RETD)
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has dragged its heels in virtually every capital acquisition. As a case file transits, each department seems to possess its own interpretation of policy and procedure. Given the absolute lack of accountability and total apathy towards a stated task, the system takes advantage of the multiple decision agencies in the chain which, in turn, necessitates duplication of processes. The entire exercise, as is evident, is more a hurdle than facilitation.