US-India Relations are moving towards a positive direction. US-India have signed a 'New Framework for the US-India Defence Relationship' on 27 Jun 2005. This marks the beginning of a 10 year defence alliance with strategic implications. We need to continuously move forward by clearing 'mist' in our relationship for a wider good of our people, and the global community. This would improve the quality of the relations, and boost economy.

One of the major challenges SMEs face is growing their businesses nationally and internationally, coupled with employing best business practices in their day-to-day working. SMEs mostly look for other SMEs, or in some cases Large Enterprises, as customers. 

In pursuant to the procedure laid down by the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, Indian Representatives of the Foreign Suppliers need permission from the Govt. of India. Read Instructions........

Pursuant to the recommendations made by the Group of Ministers on Reforming the Indian National Security System in February 2001, a separate, dedicated structure for Defence Procurement has been set up. It is expected to lead to better time cost management in the acquisition process, build up institutional memory,and

Purchase of stores & equipments by Government Departments is governed by the provisions of the General Financial Rules (GFR) of the Government of India. The policy of Government has been that in the procurement of articles manufactured abroad, offers received through India based establishments would receive preference. Appendix VIII of the GFR and Para 96 & 97 of the Manual of Office Procedure for Supplies, Inspection and

In order to bring about greater transparency in procurement and tendering processes, there is need for widest possible publicity. There are many instances in which allegations have been made regarding inadequate or no publicity, and procurement officials not making available bid documents, application forms etc. in order to restrict competition. CVC encourages Organisations to use websites for e-tendering, e-procurement, e-payment, etc at the earliest.

Defence Procurement Procedure 2002 was promulgated on 30 Dec 2002 by the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. The issues of greater transparency in the defence procurement, and cutting down delays in acquisitions have been the thrust areas with the Govt. of India for some time now. Based on the experience gained in implementing the Defence Procurement Procedure 2002, the Govt. issued a Defence Procurement Procedure in Jun 2005.  It has now been further updated in Aug 2006, and the 'Defence Procurement Manual' released.