BrahMos Aerospace becomes first company in India to announce reservations for Agniveers

Reserves for Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme may now be made, according to BrahMos Aerospace, the nation’s first such enterprise. DRDO (Indian Defence Research and Development Organization) and NPO Mashinostroyenia (Russian) have partnered to form BrahMos Aerospace. With its main office located in New Delhi, India, the firm was founded in 1998. 70% of the business is owned by India.

The new policy mandates that Agniveers fill at least 15% of technical and general positions in BrahMos Aerospace. However, Agniveers will be given preference for 50% of open positions in administrative and security responsibilities, even those with outsourced tasks. The business will request that 15% of its industrial partners’ workforce be assigned to Agniveers for positions that satisfy BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited’s (BAPL) specifications. Up to 15% of contractual positions are likewise subject to the reserve.

Dr Sanjeev Kumar Joshi, Deputy CEO, of BrahMos Aerospace said, “Agniveers, after four years of service in the armed forces, will emerge with a deep sense of discipline and nationalism, alongside expertise in their respective fields. This skill set is exactly what we need to mould them according to the requirements of BAPL. The Agnipath scheme serves as a valuable filter, ensuring that individuals possess the requisite skills to join our workforce.”

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Agniveers now have more opportunities, and the program intends to help them transition into civilian professions.

Dr. Joshi went on to stress the significance of having a more committed and qualified personnel in important positions, which the program can supply. He clarified, saying, “The same may be assured after the Agnipath program by restricting the contracts to enterprises meeting the 50% Agniveer threshold. I have no doubt that other corporations and the defense sector will benefit from this component of the government’s Agnipath program.”

The Indian government unveiled the Agniveer Scheme in June 2022, emphasizing the development of a young, nimble armed force. Young Indians between the ages of 17.5 and 21 are eligible to engage in the program for a maximum of four years.

Following this time, 25% of the workforce is anticipated to be kept in a regular cadre in accordance with organizational requirements, performance, and other factors. Agniveers who leave the government after four years are granted precedence for positions in the police, CAPFs, and other relevant services, among other government posts.

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