Synopsis
This development comes after protests were registered across the country against the short-term armed forces recruitment program called the Agniveer scheme. Affected aspirants to armed forces allege that there is a the lack of clarity on the future job prospects for those who get selected as Agniveers.
The Shipping Ministry has announced six service avenues for smooth transition of Agniveers in various roles of the Merchant navy, post their stint with the Indian Navy. This development comes after protests were registered across the country against the short-term armed forces recruitment program called the Agniveer scheme. Affected aspirants to armed forces allege that there is a the lack of clarity on the future job prospects for those who get selected as Agniveers.
An official statement said that the scheme will enable Agniveers, who have successfully completed their tour of duties with the Indian Navy, to acquire necessary training, with naval experience and professional certification to join the merchant navy across the world. The provisions were announced today by the Directorate General of Shipping on Saturday.
“These schemes for Agniveers include transition from Ratings in Indian Navy to Certified Rating in Merchant Navy, from Electrical Ratings in Indian Navy to Certified Electro-Technical Ratings in Merchant Navy, from Ratings in Indian Navy to Certified Class IV-NCV CoC holder in Merchant Navy, from Electrical Ratings in Indian Navy to Certified Electro Technical Officers in Merchant Navy, from Cook in Indian Navy to Certified Cook in Merchant Navy, and from Deck Sailer in Indian Navy to Ratings forming part of navigational watch in Merchant Navy,” an official statement said.
Some of the schemes are devised for Agniveers with Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or ITI Trade Certificate in Electronic or Electrical stream – either joining with the qualification or acquiring these during their tenure with the Indian Navy, the statement added.
Commenting on the scheme, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “We are working with Indian Navy to bridge the gap of skilled man force in the merchant navy through these schemes. It will help our Agniveers to get transited in the shipping sector and build an enticing career in merchant navy.”
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