CDS General Bipin Rawat launches logistics node in Mumbai to integrate tri-services

NewsBharati    02-Apr-2021
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New Delhi, April 2: Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat launched the Joint Logistics Node at the Western Naval Command in Mumbai which will cater for the requirements of all three services deployed in that region.

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The nodes are part of the steps towards integrating the three Services. It will provide logistical support to all three defence services and improve utilisation of resources, manpower and remove duplication. 
 
The first JLN consisting of the three services was set up at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2018. The third logistic node location would be in Guwahati, Assam and it will only be between the Indian Army and Air Force.
 
These JLNs will provide integrated logistics cover to the Armed Forces for their small arms ammunition, rations, fuel, general stores, civil hired transport, aviation clothing, spares and also engineering support in an effort to synergise their operational efforts.
 
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"All future wars will be conducted by Tri-Service in an integrated manner. To enable our Armed Forces to conduct successful operations, it is essential that they be provided with sound logistics support during all stages of the war," the Defence Ministry said. Keeping all these things in mind, the logistics node was launched.
 
Speaking on the occasion, General Bipin Rawat said, “Establishment and operationalisation of JLNs is a very important first step in the direction of logistics integration of our three Services. Acceptance of each other's limitations and learning from each other's strengths and best practices is essential to help improve the functioning and efficacy of these nodes.”
 
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This initiative would accrue advantages in terms of saving of manpower, economise utilisation of resources, besides financial savings. The CDS also complimented the 'Tri-Yodhas' on this occasion who put in their heart and soul to make this node operational and said, “I call upon everyone to continue to strive for excellence in our endeavour to become a fully integrated, modern and self-sufficient future-ready force.”