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Western Command chief Lt Gen Katiyar met Haryana CM Saini to discuss military-civil cooperation and Agniveer welfare. Haryana became the first state to approve 20% police recruitment quota for Agniveers post-service. The meeting also covered army housing needs and ex-servicemen benefits. CM Saini separately emphasized making Haryana crime-free through police-civil administration coordination.

Key Points: Western Command Chief Katiyar Meets Haryana CM Saini on Agniveer Jobs

  • Western Command praised for Operation Sindoor
  • 20% police jobs reserved for Agniveers in Haryana
  • Army housing land allotment discussed
  • CM Saini vows zero-crime state vision
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Western Command Army Commander meets Haryana CM Saini, expresses gratitude for state govt's support

Army Commander thanks Haryana govt for support, discusses Agniveer job quotas and welfare measures in key meeting with CM Saini.

"Haryana is first state to secure Agniveers' future with 20% police quota - CM Nayab Singh Saini"

Chandigarh, May 21

Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, called on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here on Tuesday.

The Chief Minister lauded the Indian Army, particularly the Western Command, for their exemplary performance during "Operation Sindoor" in safeguarding the nation's integrity.

In response, the Army Commander expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister and the State Administration for their unwavering support in all aspects of civil-military cooperation during the operation.

The Army Commander raised the issue of Agniveers' post-service employment. The Chief Minister informed him that the Haryana State Cabinet has approved a provision for 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers in the recruitment of Police Constables in the Police Department.

He noted that Haryana is the first state in the country to secure the future of Agniveers by ensuring job opportunities after their military service.

He added that several other decisions have also been undertaken by the state government to support and benefit Agniveers. During the meeting, the Chief Minister also highlighted the need to open Army Canteens in select areas that meet the required norms and criteria. The Army Commander assured him that the matter would be looked into.

Lt Gen Katiyar also urged the allotment of land to the Army Welfare Housing Organisation to meet the critical housing needs of Army personnel.

During the meeting, a range of other issues were also discussed, including the welfare of ex-servicemen, provision of ex-gratia for martyrs, strict implementation of job reservation quotas for ex-servicemen and their dependents, and the need to address the staff shortage in the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department to ensure its efficient functioning.

Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also emphasised on Tuesday that the state government is fully committed to maintaining law and order. He directed the Police and Civil administration to work together as a team at the grassroots level to eliminate crime and criminals effectively.

"My aim is to make Haryana a zero-crime State," he said.

The Chief Minister was presiding over a state-level review meeting on crime and law and order on Tuesday.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Great to see Haryana leading by example in supporting our Agniveers! 👏 More states should follow this model of reserving jobs for ex-servicemen. Our soldiers sacrifice so much for the nation - it's our duty to ensure their future is secure.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the focus on military welfare, I hope the CM also allocates equal attention to civilian issues like education and healthcare. A balanced approach is needed for true development. The "zero-crime state" vision is ambitious but needs more concrete plans.
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Vikram S.
Jai Hind! Our Western Command has always been the shield of our nation. Operation Sindoor showed their bravery once again. Happy to see civil-military coordination working so well in Haryana. More army canteens would be great for both soldiers and civilians!
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Anjali T.
The 20% reservation for Agniveers is a good step, but what about other unemployed youth? Government should create more job opportunities across sectors. Also, hope the land allotment for army housing doesn't lead to displacement of local residents.
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Sanjay R.
As someone from a military family, I truly appreciate these initiatives. But implementation is key - many welfare schemes for ex-servicemen exist only on paper. Hope Haryana actually delivers on these promises. The Sainik Welfare Dept needs proper staffing first!
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Neha P.
Good meeting overall, but I'm concerned about the "zero crime" claim. Instead of unrealistic targets, focus on improving police response times and community policing. Our forces need better resources on the ground, not just lofty statements.

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