N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons.
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- After Anand Mahindra, Tata Sons chairman welcomes new Agneepath scheme
- Tata Sons chairman said it will provide a very disciplined workforce in the country
- Earlier, Anand Mahindra welcomed the opportunity to recruit trained, competent people under this scheme.
After Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has backed the new Agneepath plan, saying it will provide a highly disciplined and trained workforce for the industry, including the Tata Group.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said that apart from helping the youth serve in the defense forces, it will provide a highly disciplined and trained workforce to the industry, including the Tata Group.
Earlier, Anand Mahindra expressed his disappointment over the violence against the Centre’s Agneepath scheme and said that we welcome the aerospace group’s opportunity to recruit trained, capable and young people under the agricultural equipment programme.
Expressing his opinion on the scheme to recruit youth between 17-and-a-half to 23 years for a four-year term in the defense services amid widespread violence in the states against it, he said there is a huge potential for employment. Agniverse” in the corporate sector.
Mahindra tweeted, “Saddened by the violence around the Agneepath program. When the scheme was considered last year, I said – and I repeat – the discipline and skill of firefighters will make them primely employable “
He further added, “Mahindra Group welcomes the opportunity to recruit such trained, capable youth.”
When asked by a Twitter user which post would be given to Agniverse by Mahindra Group, he replied, “Great employment opportunities for Agniverse in the corporate sector. With leadership, teamwork and physical training, Agniverse is market-ready.” Provides professional solutions. Covers the entire spectrum of industry, from operations to administration and supply chain management.”
Under this scheme, 25 per cent of the recruits will be placed for regular service and others will retire without gratuity and pension benefits. However, there have been violent protests in several states since the plan was announced last week.
The Railways had said that several trains were affected due to the protest. Several opposition political parties and a large number of military experts also criticized the plan, saying it would adversely affect the functioning of the armed forces.
TVS Motor Company’s Managing Director Sudarshan Venu had said on Friday that the ‘Agneepath’ scheme will have a significant positive impact on the society, and will contribute greatly to nation building.
“Firefighters will play an important role in driving economic growth and strengthening society in the years to come,” Venu said in a statement.
,With inputs from PTI,