The Fact News Service
Jalandhar, March 14
The District Administration is all set to launch a free-of-cost theoretical and physical training program to prepare aspirants for recruitment as Agniveers in the Indian Army. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Aparna MB, while chairing a meeting of the Governing Council of the District Bureau of Employment and Enterprise (DBEE), stated that this initiative aimed at helping youngsters, particularly from rural areas, succeed in Army recruitment rallies.
The ADC emphasized that the training program would equip youth with the necessary skills to achieve their dream of serving in the Indian Army. She directed officials to prepare a detailed planning to ensure systematic execution of the initiative.
In another review, ADC Aparna MB urged local industries to provide a list of their manpower requirements to facilitate the design of skill development courses tailored to industry needs. She instructed DBEE officials to conduct industry visits to assess workforce demands.
Highlighting the importance of soft skills, the ADC noted that DBEE is offering courses in collaboration with Microsoft, IBM, and NASSCOM, including spoken English and Artificial Intelligence training. She encouraged educational institutions to engage students in these programs for better career prospects. Aspiring applicants can contact DBEE at 9056920100 for more details.
The meeting also reviewed plans for a skill development center at Gandhi Vanita Ashram and industry-linked courses. Prominent amongst others included Deputy Director DBEE Neelam Mahey, Director Recruiting Jalandhar Cantt Col Viplove, and representatives from educational institutions and industries.
