Chandigarh The Punjab Authorities on Tuesday determined to formulate a reservation coverage for Agniveers in state authorities jobs and constituted a high-powered committee to finalise the framework and modalities for his or her recruitment. Chairing a high-level assembly in Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann gave in-principle approval for reservation advantages to Agniveers returning after finishing their tenure beneath the Agnipath Scheme.
The Chief Minister mentioned the coverage would assist rehabilitate educated and disciplined youth and combine them into Punjab’s social and financial improvement. A committee comprising senior officers Vikas Partap, Bhawna Garg, Sumer Singh Gurjar and S.S. Srivastava has been fashioned to organize suggestions and finalise recruitment modalities for Agniveers in numerous authorities departments.
Mann mentioned the providers of Agniveers could possibly be successfully utilised in departments corresponding to Punjab Police, Forest Division, Hearth Companies, Jails, Residence Guards and PESCO. “The factors relating to reservation and number of Agniveers needs to be finalised on the earliest in order that the providers of those extremely expert and disciplined youth might be utilised in the very best method,” the Chief Minister mentioned.
Highlighting Punjab’s contribution to nationwide service, Mann mentioned the state has all the time been often called the “sword arm of the nation” and its youth have a proud custom of serving the nation with braveness and sacrifice. He additionally reiterated that the Punjab Authorities gives monetary help of ₹1 crore to the households of martyrs from the Armed Forces, paramilitary forces, police and different providers who lose their lives within the line of obligation. The Chief Minister expressed hope that the proposed reservation coverage would assist safe the way forward for Agniveers and assist their households after completion of navy service.
