- The PM Modi led Union Government has decided to rename the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.
- The decision has been taken to honor the commitment and legacy of late Manohar Parrikar.
- It will align the vision and aspiration of the premier defense Institute with the contribution of the former Raksha Mantri and Padma Bhushan awardee.
- He was the Chief Minister of Goa during 2000-2005, 2012-14, and 2014-17, he had also served as the Minister of Defence.
source: pib
Published On : 18 Feb 2020
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