DEFENCE ACQUISITION COUNCIL

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LOK SABHA

The Government has set up a Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister with senior level representation of all departments and service headquarters of the Defence Ministry. DAC accords "in principle" approvals to capital acquisitions under the long-term perspective plan and five year plans. It also monitors the progress of major projects.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Shri Ganta Sreenivasa Rao in Lok Sabha today.