Management of Medical Stores in Indian Armed Forces

Arvind Kadyan

Archive data: Person was on deputation to IDSA from June 2008 to April 2010 Joined IDSA June 2008 Expertise Defence Economics, with special reference to optimum utilisation of resources by… Continue reading Management of Medical Stores in Indian Armed Forces read more

Due to the large base and geographical spread of users, AFMSDs face difficulties in supplying the required stores to indenters. As a result, clientele satisfaction is affected. The pharmaceutical industry in India has developed over a period of time and there are reputed firms which have wide and reliable network to supply medical stores. Thus, hospitals/units located in peace stations can obtain their stores requirement directly from RC holder or the local market. The smaller units could be attached to the nearest hospitals functioning as DDOs. The AFMSDs should concentrate on procurement and storage work only for hospitals/units located in forward and advanced areas. It will result in reduction of work load of depots and improve supply of stores to field areas.

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