DAP

• The full form of DAP is Defence Acquisition Procedure

Defence Acquisition Procedure

• AIM: The aim of the DAP erstwhile Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) is to ensure timely acquisition of military equipment, systems and platforms as required by the Armed Forces in terms of performance, capabilities and quality standards, through optimum utilization of allocated budgetary resources.
• While enabling the same, DAP will provide for the highest degree of probity, public accountability, transparency, fair competition and level-playing field.
• In addition, self-reliance in defense equipment production and acquisition will be steadfastly pursued as a focus of the DAP with an ultimate aim to develop India as a global defense manufacturing hub.

Womb to Tomb

• Defense Acquisition Procedure is based on the concept of “Womb to “Tomb” and has certain unique aspects such as supplier constraints, technological complexity, foreign suppliers, high cost of equipment, foreign exchange implications and therefore is not a standard open market commercial form of procurement.
• While maintaining highest standards of transparency, honesty, strong moral principles and public accountability, a balance between competing requirements such as expeditious procurement, high quality standards and appropriate costs needs to be established.
• As a result, decision making pertaining to defense acquisition remains distinctive and complex.

DAP Website

https://www.mod.gov.in/defence-procurement-procedure-defence-acquisition-procedure-dap

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