Antony warns against corruption at top Army,Air Force meeting

”Time and cost overruns apart,there is always the danger of falling prey to corrupt practices perpetrated by vested interests in the garb of aggressive marketing. I strongly urge you all to stand guard with resolve against any such overtures. You must strive to uphold sincerity,probity and fair play,even in your day-to-day administrative work,” Antony told the Army commanders.

Speaking to the Air Force Commanders earlier in the morning,Antony said,“At times,vested interests bring about unnecessary pressure and resort to corrupt practices that can wreak serious havoc upon our security in more ways than one. We must resist such efforts collectively and resolutely in national interest.”

“Even though I have full faith in your capacity and ability to uphold our security interests,I strongly urge you to remain vigilant,cautious and alert to any wrongdoing at all times,” he said.

The first bi-annual Air Force Commanders’ Conference for 2011 got underway at Air Headquarters on Monday. The four-day conference was inaugurated by Antony in the presence of Air Force Chief,Air Chief Marshal PV Naik.

The Air Force Chief said primacy of operations had to be foremost in all operations in view of the prevailing security situation. He stressed the need for consolidating the operational availability of weapon systems and sensors due to ‘Times of Transformation’ and declared the period ahead as ‘Year of Consolidation’.

The inaugural day of the conference had reviews on matters of operations,acquisitions,aerospace safety,maintenance,administration and personnel matters concerning IAF’s human resources.