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Expressing his opinion on the scheme to recruit youths between the age of 17 and-a-half and 23 years for a four-year tenure in defense services amid widespread violence across states against it, he said there is a large potential for employment of ”Agniveers” in the corporate sector.
”Saddened by the violence around the #Agneepath program. When the scheme was mooted last year I stated-& I repeat-the discipline & skills Agniveers gain will make them eminently employable,” Mahindra tweeted.
He further said,” The Mahindra Group welcomes the opportunity to recruit such trained, capable young people.” When asked by a Twitter user on what post will be given by the Mahindra Group to Agniveers, he responded, ”Large potential for employment of Agniveers in the Corporate Sector. With leadership, teamwork & physical training, Agniveers provide market-ready professional solutions to industry, covering the full spectrum from operations to administration & supply chain management.” Under the scheme, 25 percent of the recruits would be retained for regular service and others would retire without gratuity and pension benefits. However, there have been violent protests in several states against the scheme since it was announced last week.
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TVS Motor Company Managing Director Sudarshan Venu had on Friday said the ‘Agnipath’ scheme will have a significant positive impact on the society, and contribute greatly to nation-building.
”Agniveers will play a key role in furthering economic growth and strengthening society in the coming years,” Venu had said in a statement.