Archive · 23 Jul 2026
PAC flags delay in Dhanush gun production
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed concern about the delay in the production of the Dhanush gun system, which is an upgraded version of the old Bofors guns used by the Indian Army.
The delay has affected the Army's readiness, especially the Artillery Division.
The PAC recommends that the Defence Ministry take steps to speed up the decision-making process to avoid such delays in the future.
The Dhanush project is important for national security and involves developing a modern artillery gun system.
The Defence Ministry acknowledges the delay but highlights the complexity of the project.
The PAC has flagged the delay in the production of the electronically upgraded Dhanush gun system.
The delay has affected the operational preparedness of the Army, especially the Artillery Division.
The Dhanush project started in 2011 and is yet to clear user trials.
The PAC recommends structural transformation in the decision-making process to avoid such delays.
The Defence Ministry acknowledges the delay but emphasizes the complexity and importance of the Dhanush project.
- Who
- Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Defence Ministry, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
- What
- Delay in production of electronically upgraded Dhanush gun system
- When
- Project started in 2011, user trials in 2012, report presented in Parliament on July 23
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure the Army has modern artillery guns and to address the deficiency in stock of 39 calibre guns
Government and Defence Ministry
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Delay in Production
Government and Defence Ministry
The Defence Ministry acknowledges the delay but highlights the complexity and critical nature of the Dhanush project, emphasizing the efforts to develop a world-class weapon system.
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
The PAC expresses concern over the delay, stating it has affected the operational preparedness of the Army and recommending structural transformation in the decision-making process.
- Project Start Year
- 2011
- Initial User Trials
- 2012
- Current Status
- User trials not yet cleared
- Impact
- Affected operational preparedness of the Army
- Committee Recommendation
- Structural transformation in decision-making process