By VIVEK RAGHUVANSHI
NEW DELHI — Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony has warned his ministry’s financial planners not to overlook rules in an attempt to make speedier decisions on purchases.
Antony’s comments, made Oct. 1 at a function here, are seen as a clear reminder to Indian defense bureaucrats to be transparent in decision-making — even if it means delayed purchase programs, a Defence Ministry official said.
Most of India’s weapons-buying programs have been delayed due to bureaucratic red tape and procedures, thereby slowing the purchase of essential weapons and equipment, a senior Indian Army official said.
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