More than 40,000 youth from 10 districts of Jammu division have so far enrolled themselves to become “proud” soldiers in order to serve the country.
Each day large number of youth hailing from frontier districts of Rajouri, Poonch and landlocked districts of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban, Reasi, Samba, Udhampur, Kathua and Jammu have been lining up outside Sunjwan Military station in Jammu to participate in the first Army recruitment rally in this region after a prolonged lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions.
Efforts made by the Kashmir-based terrorist outfits to radicalise the youth across Jammu division have failed as thousands of youth from terrorism-infested districts are coming out to join the Indian Army.
Before participating in the rally, the youth were provided training by the local Army units in remote areas so as to build their stamina and prepare them mentally and psychologically to compete with the youth from urban centres.
Far greater number of youths from rural pockets are taking part in the drive compared to their counterparts from urban centres.
In the absence of employment opportunities in remote areas, joining Indian Army remains a dream job for the majority of the youth.
The Army recruitment rally for various categories of soldiers is being organised under aegis of Tiger Division at Sunjuwan Military Station from February 15 to March 6.
Major General Vijay B Nair, General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division, on Saturday reviewed the conduct of the recruitment rally.
The GOC was briefed by Brigadier AP Singh, Commander Shivalik Brigade, and Director Recruiting, Jammu, about various arrangements including various security, anti-touting and Covid-19 related measures.
Defence PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said, “This is the first Army recruitment rally in this region after prolonged lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions. An overwhelming response from the exuberant youth has been recorded and approximately 40,000 candidates have registered online”.
Lt Col Anand said, “The rally is witnessing immense participation from the well prepared local youth of all 10 districts of Jammu division towards joining Indian Army.” Covid-19 protocol is being followed during the rally by all participants and recruiting staff, he added.
