What are the items available in military canteen?
Car, Bike, Scooter, Television, Washing machines, Refrigerators, Air conditions, and Tractors are available under the Category -1 AFD Items. The AFD Category -2 items are available in URC Canteen. Geyser, Oven, Sewing machines, Cooking items, Air coolers, Mattress, etc., are directly purchased from the army canteen.
Why is liquor cheap in army canteen?
Liquor prices in the Army canteen are cheaper and this is because they are not subject to bond fees and taxes. Liquor and other stuff in CSDs are subject the tax exemption or concession which is decided by the state government. The lower the tax exemption thereof lower the CSD canteen liquor prices.
How can I buy from Army canteen?
www.afd.csdindia.gov.in login page Canteen Stores Department (CSD) has recently launched a new online shopping portal for purchasing AFD items (not grocery items) for all eligible CSD smart cardholders. The Website link (https //afd.csdindia.gov.in login) is given below for login purposes.
How much discount we get in military canteen?
All goods available at a cheaper price, a minimum of 15% less than of market price. So whatever needs first priority to CSD military canteen. Selective electronic items also selling through CSD army depot canteens.
Is liquor free in Army?
Liquor is never encouraged in the Indian Army or even the Armed Forces. Over the years, issue of free liquor even to jawans has stopped. If required they have to buy their own, from the Canteen. There is a limit laid down as to how much liquor an officer or jawan can buy each month.
Is liquor free for Army canteen?
There is no change in liquor authorisation, but it has been limited as per brand type. An officer is entitled to 10-12 liquor bottles. But now onwards, buying scotch whiskey will be permitted up to 50 per cent of total entitlement.
Can civilians buy from Army canteen?
At present retired civilian employees are allowed to buy groceries and other day-to-day items from the canteens but are not allowed to purchase white goods like television, refrigerators, washing machines or automobiles.
Are Army canteens cheap?
CSD prices are low as the goods sold are exempt from taxes. The development of these practices have always kept the objective of the organization in view.
Does army canteen have laptops?
Is the laptop available in the Indian Army Canteen? Yes, the Indian Army Canteen Laptop Model List is available in particular CSD Canteen. HP Laptop and Desktop available models in CSD Canteen (Delhi and Pune).
Can a civilian buy liquor from an army canteen?
NEW DELHI: In a huge relief to lakhs of defence civilian pensioners, the government has sanctioned opening up defence canteen facilities across the country for them. The sanction allows them to use defence canteens to purchase grocery items. However, they would not be able to buy liquor.