Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said, his Ministry aims at achieving two billion dollar defence export target by the end of this Government’s tenure. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, Mr Parrikar said, acquisition of rifles and other equipment for the Army are on fast track. He said, Army will get new rifles in six months.
On Army chief’s appointment, the minister said, there has been no procedural violation. On Swachh Bharat Campaign, he said, Cantonment Boards are in the forefront of the campaign and over 10 thousand tonnes of garbage were cleaned during December 1st to December 15 last year.