Office Address: 5th Floor, Kartavya Bhawan 2, New Delhi 110001
Website: https://mod.gov.in/
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
| Shri Rajnath Singh | Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) | rmo@mod.nic.in | +91 11 24014501, 24014502 FAX: 24014507 |
| Shri Amit Kishore, IAS (UP : 2011) | Private Secretary | rmo@mod.nic.in | +91 11 24014501, 24014502 FAX: 24014504 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE
| Shri Sanjay Seth | Minister of State | mos-defence@gov.in | +91 11 24014508 FAX: 24014512 |
| Shri Ujjwal Kumar | Private Secretary | mos-defence@gov.in | +91 11 24014508 FAX: 24014512 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
| Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (KL:1989) | Defence Secretary | defsecy@nic.in | +91 11 24014513, 24014515 |
| Shri A. Anbarasu, (IAS, AGMUT..1996) | Additional Secretary & DG (Acquisition) | dgacq-mod@nic.in | +91 11 24014456, 24014457 |
| Smt. Dipti Mohil Chawla, (IDAS: 1995) | Additional Secretary | addlsecy-mod@gov.n | +91 11 24014517, 24014518 |
| Shri Manish Tripathi, (IDAS:98) | Additional Secretary | jse@nic.in | +91 11 24014521, 24014522 |
| Shri Shailesh Kumar Chourasia, IAS (MN:2007) | Joint Secretary | addlsecy-r@gov.in | +91 11 24014519, 24014520 |
| Shri Satyajit Mohanty, IRS (C & IT : 1999) | Joint Secretary | jsaf-mod@gov.in | +91 11 24014568, 24014569 |
| Shri Vinod Kumar, IRSME (1998) | Joint Secretary | ama@nic.in | +91 11 24014458, 24014459 |
| Shri Amitabh Prasad, (IA&AS) : 2001 | Joint Secretary | prasada@cag.gov.in ic-mod@gov.in | +91 11 24014491, 24014492 |
| Shri Amit Shivkumar Telang (IFS:2005) | Joint Secretary | jspic@nic.in | +91 11 24014497, 24014498 |
| Shri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (NL 2004) | Joint Secretary | cvo-mod@gov.in | +91 11 24014460, 24014461 |
| Ms. Preeti Meena, lAS (TG: 2010) | Joint Secretary | amls@nic.in | +91 11 24014462, 24014463 |
| Shri Shajan George P Verghese (CSS) | Joint Secretary | jscoord-mod@nic.in | +91 11 24014559, 24014560 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE FINANCE
| Shri Vishvajit Sahay, (IDAS: 1990) | Secretary (Defence Finance) | – | +91 11 24014402, 24014403 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION
| Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IAS (MH: 1993) | Secretary | sdpns@nic.in | +91 11 24015505, 24015506 |
| Shri Dinesh Mahur | Additional Secretary | asdp.ddpmod@nic.in | +91 11 24015508, 24015509 |
| Shri Vijay Namdeorao Zade, IAS (PB: 2002) | JS (Naval System) & CVO | jsns@ddpmod.gov@in | +91 11 24015520, 24015521 |
| Dr. Garima Bhagat | JS (Land System) | jsls@ddpmod.gov.in | +91 11 24015510, 24015511 |
| Ms. Manisha Chandra, IAS | JS (Aerospace Wing & DOMW) | jsaero.ddp-mod@gov.in | +91 11 24015514, 24015515 |
| Ms. Meera Mohanty, IAS | JS (Personnel & Coordination) | jscoord-ddp@nic.in | +91 11 24015516, 24015517 |
| Shri Prakash Rajpurohit, IAS (RJ: 2010) | JS (Defence Industries Promotion) | jsx@nic.in | +91 11 24015518, 24015519 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Ex-SERVICEMEN WELFARE
| Smt. Sukriti Likhi, IAS (HY…93) | Secretary | secyesw@nic.in | +91 11 23792913, FAX: 23792914 |
| Shri Ajay Kumar | Joint Secretary | jsesw@nic.in | +91 11 23011804, FAX: 23794602 |
| Dr. P. P. Sharma | Joint Secretary and OSD | osd-we-ic@desw.gov.in | +91 11 23015772 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
| Gen Anil Chauhan PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM | CDS & Secretary DMA | cds.sectt@gov.in | +91 11 23011955 |
| Vice Admiral Atul Anand AVSM, VSM | Additional Secretary | atul.anand66@navy.gov.in | +91 11 23018081, FAX: 23013947 |
| Shri Anil Kumar Chhapolia | Joint Secretary (Establishment & Coordination) | jsg@nic.in | +91 11 23011410, FAX: 23013709 |
| Shri Kumar Ravi Kant Singh | Joint Secretary (Works & Parliament Affairs) | jsworks-dma.gov.in | +91 11 23013694 |
| Maj Gen G S Choudhry, SM, VSM | Joint Secretary (Army & Territorial Army) | jsarmy-dma@gov.in | +91 11 23010344 |
| Rear Admiral Kunal Singh Rajkumar | Joint Secretary (Navy & Defence Staff) | jsnavy-dma@gov.in | +91 11 20863731 |
| AVM Vikram Gaur AVSM, VSM | Joint Secretary (Air & Staff Duties) | jsair-dma@gov.in | +91 11 20863703 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
| Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (KL: 1989) | Secretary & Chairman DRDO (A/C) | – | – |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Ministry of Defence?
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the Government of India ministry responsible for safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security. It oversees the Indian Armed Forces and formulates defence policies and strategies.
What are the primary functions of the Ministry of Defence?
The Ministry is responsible for:
National defence and security policy
Administration of the Armed Forces
Defence procurement and modernization
Defence production and research
Border security coordination
Veterans’ welfare and rehabilitation
International defence cooperation
Which branches of the Armed Forces are under the Ministry of Defence?
The Ministry oversees:
Indian Army
Indian Navy
Indian Air Force
What is the role of the Ministry of Defence?
The Ministry formulates defence policies, ensures military preparedness, manages defence budgets, coordinates national security initiatives, and oversees defence acquisitions and infrastructure development.
What is the role of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)?
The Chief of Defence Staff serves as the principal military adviser to the Government and promotes jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
What are the main departments under the Ministry of Defence?
Major departments include:
Department of Defence
Department of Military Affairs
Department of Defence Production
Department of Defence Research and Development
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
What is the Department of Defence Production?
The Department of Defence Production promotes indigenous manufacturing of defence equipment and supports India’s goal of self-reliance in defence technologies.
What is the role of DRDO?
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) develops advanced defence technologies, weapons systems, and military equipment for the Armed Forces.
What is the objective of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence?
The initiative aims to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing, reduce import dependence, encourage innovation, and boost exports of defence equipment.
What is the role of the Indian Navy in national security?
The Indian Navy safeguards India’s maritime interests, protects sea lanes of communication, supports disaster relief operations, and contributes to regional maritime security.
What is the role of the Indian Air Force?
The Indian Air Force provides aerial defence, strategic airlift capability, reconnaissance, humanitarian assistance, and support to joint military operations.
What is the role of the Indian Army?
The Indian Army is responsible for defending India’s land borders, conducting counter-insurgency operations, supporting civil authorities during emergencies, and maintaining territorial integrity.
What is military diplomacy?
Military diplomacy involves defence cooperation, joint exercises, training programs, and strategic engagements with friendly countries to strengthen international relations and security partnerships.
How can citizens access official information and services related to the Ministry of Defence?
Citizens can access defence-related notifications, recruitment information, welfare services, policies, and official announcements through the Ministry of Defence and associated organizations’ official portals.
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