FICCI welcomes decision to infuse Agniveers in armed forces
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, June 15, 2022: Commenting on the Cabinet decision announced by the government yesterday, Sanjiv Mehta, President, FICCI said, “FICCI welcomes the pathbreaking decision by the Union Cabinet to infuse 46000 Agniveers in the current year, into the Armed Forces. Tapping of this youthful pool of talent will not only give us boots on the ground to serve the Nation and going forward presents a Trained, Fit and Disciplined workforce to industry, thereby contributing to Nation Building.”
The new transformative scheme will provide a merit-based transparent recruitment opportunity for youth to fulfill the dream of joining the armed forces.
Further avenues for skill up-gradation through bridge courses are also positive features that the industry welcomes. This will ensure the smooth integration of individuals into society given the unique ecosystem that the armed forces offer.
The Agnipath Scheme will also focus on national integration based on unity in diversity with equal opportunity for youth including women from all regions. It willalso help in nation-building through empowered, disciplined, and skilled youth with military ethos in civil society.