WHY IN THE NEWS?

• E.R. Sheikh has assumed charge as first Director-General of the Ordnance Directorate (Coordination and Services). It is the successor organization of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
• He has contributed to the establishment of the modern production line system for the manufacture of small arms ammunition at the Ordnance Factory Varangaon. He led the successful development of the Bi-Modular Charge System for artillery ammunition