New Delhi.The Government undertakes procurement of Bullet-Proof Jackets and Helmets for Armed Forces and other law enforcement forces from time-to-time from domestic manufacturers. These are procured as per laid down specifications and authorisation after due testing and evaluation.
Bullet-Proof Helmets procured by Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces are compliant to the specifications and National Institute of Justice of USA (NIJ) protection/threat levels approved by the competent authorities.
The upgradation, procurement and provisioning of improved version of Bullet-Proof Jackets and Helmets is a continuous process for which necessary steps are taken regularly.
This information was given by Minister of State Ajay Bhatt in a written reply in Lok Sabha on March 24.
