Rajnath Singh unveils plaque to rename IDSA after Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday unveiled a plaque to rename Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses after late Manohar Parrikar. Speaking on the occasion in New Delhi, Singh remembered the former Defence Minister for his thoughtful leadership during the 2016 counter-terror strikes and implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme. He said Parrikar ji’s insistence on indigenisation and efforts for politico-military synergy made him an invaluable asset.  The renaming as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) by the Defence Minister, who is the President of the Institute, follows the unanimous decision by the general body earlier this year.
Extending his best wishes to MP-IDSA on its 57th Foundation Day, Rajnath Singh lauded the hard work and determination of the institute.  He termed MP-IDSA as an invaluable treasure that can provide a new direction to the defence and security of the country. Singh called upon the institute to contemplate more deeply in areas of national security so that it can also be useful in the overall growth of the nation. He exhorted the institute, especially the scholars, to come up with new ideas in the field of research and policy making and contribute towards building a strong and capable India.He also inaugurated the 100 KW Grid connected rooftop solar power plant on the occasion. Since its inception, the solar plant has successfully saved 1,41,540 units, resulting in a saving of over 14 lakh rupees per annum.