LOK
SABHA
The obsolete
spare parts worth crores of rupees are accumulated in the three
wings of Defence Forces. The spares are of various types, origin
and vintage. The details of obsolete spares parts, their estimated
cost, origin and year of procurement are not readily available.
The quantum
of obsolete spare parts auctioned during the year 2000-2001
was 6804 worth Rs. 2.99 crores, in the year 2001-2002 it was
9380 worth 3.19 crore and in the year 2002-2003 it is 14143
valued at Rs. 3.55 crore.
There is established
procedure in the services for assessing the requirements of
spares. The requirements of various spares in reviewed from
time to time and all necessary steps are taken to ensure their
optimum utilization.
This information
was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a
written reply to Col (Retd) Sona Ram Choudhary in Lok Sabha
today.
