The Fortune India
National

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Launches Online Portal for Items to be Purchased Against Firm Demand from CSD

New Delhi : Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today launched the Online Portal https://afd.csdindia.gov.in/ for purchase of items Against Firm Demand (AFD) from CSD Canteens. The objective of the launch of this Online Portal is to enable about 45 Lakh CSD beneficiaries including Serving & Retired persons from Armed Forces and Serving Civilian Defence employees to purchase AFD-I items (like Cars, Motorcycles, Washing machines, TVs, Fridges etc) from the comfort of their home.

Appreciating the launch of this portal, Raksha Mantri conveyed the commitment of the Govt towards the welfare of all Jawans and Officers of Armed Forces and the Veterans. He complimented the entire team for the successful completion of this project. Shri Rajnath Singh said that the project was in line with the vision of Digital India, enunciated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

The ceremony was held at New Delhi. Live streaming of delivery of Cars/ Motorcycles was done from Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Jaipur for those who booked them during the trial run of the portal afd.csdindia.gov.in, which has been formally launched now and will facilitate faster and hassle-free experience to all the beneficiaries.

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar along with other dignitaries attended the function.-PIB

Related posts

World Peace is Need of the Hour: Said – Dr. RajaRao Pagidipalli & Prof. Dr VJE Caroline in World Peace Summit 2023

The Fortune India

Kashiyana Foundation organize 7th Foundation Day at India International Center, Delhi

The Fortune India

National Information and Cybersecurity Council – NICC launches training and internship program in India to build national cyber capabilities

The Fortune India

Nationals Conference to be held on India’s Defense Architecture in New Delhi from 27th to 29th September 2022

The Fortune India

Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey inaugurated the Green Urja Conclave at IIT Delhi on the World Environment Day

The Fortune India

India Circular Economy Forum- One Platform, multiple opportunities!

The Fortune India

Leave a Comment