Ordnance Factory Board(OFB):
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Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) is an umbrella body of 41 Ordnance Factories.
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Origin: In 1775, British authorities accepted the establishment of the Board of Ordnance in Fort William, Kolkata. This marked the official beginning of the Army Ordnance in India.
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Nodal Ministry: It is currently a subordinate office of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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Mandate: It provides a major chunk of the weapon, ammunition, and supplies for Indian armed forces, paramilitary forces, and police forces.
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Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal