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Agnipath to boost creation of a young and skilled workforce for Indian Armed Forces

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<strong>Skill India and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Defence and various wings of the armed forces for the implementation of the Agnipath Scheme as well as for equipping students with additional skills to make them better suited for army job roles.</strong></p>
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Announcing this on Friday, Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, said that 'Agniveers' will become assets both in the defence of India's borders and in taking India closer to becoming a modern, technology-led, young global superpower.</p>
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The government on Tuesday unveiled the Agnipath scheme, a transformative move to modernise the country's armed forces, create opportunities for the youth to serve the nation, and via soldiering, create a large pool of skilled youth who can contribute to India's overall defence preparedness, as well with their skills and experience create opportunities for themselves and contribute to the growth of the economy.</p>
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Besides, all 'Agniveers' will also get Skill India certification while in service, which will enable them to pursue many diverse opportunities in entrepreneurship and job roles that are being created in our economy after completion of their tenure.</p>
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All organisations of Skill India — Directorate General of Training (DGT), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), various Sector Skill Councils, entrepreneurship institutes NIESBUD and IIE, as well as skills regulator NCVET, will be connected with this exercise to ensure that 'Agniveers' get the required skill certifications related to their job roles while in service.</p>
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Some skills learnt on the job may have direct equivalence with NSQF syllabus. For some, complimenting their on-the-job experience with additional online or offline, theory or hands-on skills may be required. These details, as well as any training for trainers of Armed Forces, and training assessors, preferably from the Forces, for assessing and certifying — all these aspects are being worked out.</p>
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At the time of exit, the entire skill ecosystem will be open to these young 'Agniveers' who will benefit from the several upskilling/multi-skilling training and entrepreneurship courses available to them.</p>
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"The Agnipath scheme is a transformative one. It will result in the creation of a tech-savvy, young workforce, along with core values of our military like nation-first, which are vital for India’s continued growth and progress. The Agniveers will become assets both in the defence of our borders and in taking India closer to becoming a modern, technology-led, young global superpower," said Pradhan.</p>
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<strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.indianarrative.com/india-news/agnipath-age-relaxation-indicates-modi-government-s-concern-for-youth-says-rajnath-singh-178080.html">Agnipath: Age relaxation indicates Modi government's concern for youth, says Rajnath Singh</a> </strong></p>

IN Bureau

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