Representatives of the three recognised defence federations met with officials of the Govt. of India, in meetings chaired by the Additional Secretary (DP) on the 14th and the 16th of August regarding the one-month strike call to oppose the proposed corporatisation of the Ordnance Factories. During the meeting it was explained that corporatisation would give the organisation greater autonomy in decision making; increased flexibility in day to day operations which would in turn lead to improved efficiencies and productivity.
The federations, however, were not satisfied with the views expressed and remained firm on their proposal to proceed on a one-month long strike commencing from the 20th of August.
The Director General Ordnance Factories and Chairman Ordnance Factory Board, Saurabh Kumar, IOFS reiterated that there was no plan on the part of the Govt. to privatise the Ordnance Factories.