Uttarakhand to establish country's first 'Agniveer Employment Cell'
Dehradun, July 17
Uttarakhand government will establish the country's first 'Agniveer Employment Cell ', Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said.
In a post on X, Dhami said the 'Agniveer Employment Cell' will serve as a robust platform for coordinating skill development, guidance, and employment opportunities for Agniveers.
"Uttarakhand will establish the country's first 'Agniveer Employment Cell'. On the heroic land of Uttarakhand, honouring the soldiers dedicated to national defence is our utmost priority. With this resolve, our government will establish the country's first 'Agniveer Employment Cell', which will become a powerful medium for coordinating the skill development, guidance, and all employment-related opportunities for Agniveers," he said.
"Our government has already implemented 10 per cent horizontal reservation in state government services for Agniveers. Now, this special employment cell will connect Agniveers to opportunities in various government and private sectors, including police, disaster management, and forest department; provide necessary counseling; and ensure the effective utilization of their skills, discipline, and experience in the state's development," he added.
The Chief Minister, who addressed Yuva Agniveer Samvad Programme in Dehradun on Friday, said Uttarakhand stands with its brave soldiers and their families at every level for their honour, security, and welfare.
"In addition to the prescribed grant under the Homestay Scheme, a special grant will be provided to ex-servicemen and Agniveers. Furthermore, they will also be given priority benefits in schemes related to self-employment," he said.
The Chief Minister further declared that the state aims to empower Agniveers to pursue both government service and self-employment opportunities. He emphasised that the objective is to ensure that returning Agniveers are not only self-reliant but also capable of generating employment for others.
"We will strive to ensure that Agniveers can pursue self-employment alongside government service opportunities. Upon their return, the aim is for them not only to be self-employed but also to create jobs for others. Our government will establish a dedicated cell for Agniveers," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good move, but I worry about the implementation. We have seen many such cells in the past that remain just on paper. Hope they have a proper roadmap and tracking mechanism. Otherwise, it's just a PR exercise.
As someone who works in HR, I appreciate the focus on skill development. But the real challenge is matching the military discipline and experience with corporate needs. Glad Uttarakhand is taking the lead on this.
Yeh sab accha hai, but what about the Agniveers who served for only 4 years and then come back? Will they have the same benefits as regular ex-servicemen? The scheme itself needs more clarity. Still, any step towards our soldiers' welfare is welcome. 👏
Impressive! Other states should follow Uttarakhand's example. Our veterans deserve better support, and this dedicated cell could be a game-changer for their career transition. Let's hope it delivers on its promises.
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