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SOURCE: AFI

The Indian Army has embarked on an ambitious initiative to modernize its ordnance depots, which are critical for maintaining the supply chain of military equipment and materials. This modernization drive aims to update the ageing and often dilapidated infrastructure of these facilities and introduce state-of-the-art inventory management practices.

These facilities operate under the Directorate General Ordnance Services (DGOS) at Army Headquarters, which oversees their operations and ensures their alignment with the Army’s logistical requirements.

Scope of Modernization

The modernization plan encompasses:

  1. Four Central Ordnance Depots: These are the largest depots in the supply chain, serving as critical hubs for provisioning and distribution.
  2. Twelve Regional Ordnance Depots: These depots cater to the operational requirements of various formations across the country.
  3. Three Armoured Divisional Ordnance Units: These units support armored divisions with essential supplies and equipment.

These facilities operate under the Directorate General Ordnance Services (DGOS) at Army Headquarters, which oversees their operations and ensures their alignment with the Army’s logistical requirements.

Ordnance depots play a vital role in the Indian Army’s supply chain. They are distinct from ammunition depots and focus on provisioning, receiving, accounting, managing, and issuing a diverse range of military stores.

These include:

Clothing and uniforms

Vehicles and spare parts

Technical equipment

Specialized gadgets

Strategically located across the country, these depots are positioned to meet the Army’s strategic and tactical needs, ensuring that units receive supplies promptly and efficiently, even in remote and challenging areas.