New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has underlined the need for more efficient management, planning and execution of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) development programmes.
According to the performance audit of LCAs done by the national auditor, in the case of the Tejas LCA project, which has been in the works for over three decades, there is a need for closer interaction and coordinated efforts among all the stakeholders. This, it said, would ensure effective indigenisation efforts and the creation of adequate local manufacturing facilities in a timely manner.
LCA Mark-I, which achieved initial operational clearance (IOC) in December 2013 has significant shortfalls (53 permanent waivers/concessions) in meeting the air staff requirement (ASR), as a result of which, it will have reduced operational capabilities and reduced survivability, thereby limiting its operational employability when inducted into Indian Air Force squadrons.
22/08/15 Huma Siddiqui/Financial Express
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According to the performance audit of LCAs done by the national auditor, in the case of the Tejas LCA project, which has been in the works for over three decades, there is a need for closer interaction and coordinated efforts among all the stakeholders. This, it said, would ensure effective indigenisation efforts and the creation of adequate local manufacturing facilities in a timely manner.
LCA Mark-I, which achieved initial operational clearance (IOC) in December 2013 has significant shortfalls (53 permanent waivers/concessions) in meeting the air staff requirement (ASR), as a result of which, it will have reduced operational capabilities and reduced survivability, thereby limiting its operational employability when inducted into Indian Air Force squadrons.
22/08/15 Huma Siddiqui/Financial Express
