Agnipath Scheme: Anand Mahindra welcomes opportunity to employ Agniveers

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra on Monday welcomed the opportunity to recruit Agniveers- candidates hired under the Agnipath Scheme.

Mahindra took to Twitter to express grief amid the ongoing violence against the government’s recently introduced recruitment scheme.

“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. The Mahindra Group welcomes the opportunity to recruit such trained, capable young people,” he tweeted.


When asked by a Twitter user on what post Agniveers will be given, 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% 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.

The Railways had said several trains were affected due to the protests. A number of opposition political parties and a significant number of military experts have also slammed the scheme saying it will adversely impact the functioning of the armed forces.

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.


(With inputs from PTI)