Second career for veterans

Security Sector Skill Development Council will ensure army veterans have an alternate career option

Historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony was conducted at United Services Institution of India (USI), Rao Tularam Marg between the Infantry Regiments of the Indian Army and Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC) on December 22, 2016. The MOU was signed by the Army Regimental Commandants from Maratha Light Infantry, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, Dogra, Mahar, Grenadiers, 11 Gorkha Rifles Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment and CEO, SSSDC. Representatives from the Army Headquarters (Infantry 12) and Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV) were present during the ceremony.

Kunwar Vikram Singh with the army regimental commandants
Kunwar Vikram Singh with the army regimental commandants

Speaking on the occasion, Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman, SSSDC stated that with the signing of the MOU, a new impetus towards rehabilitating our soldiers on superannuation has been given. We all are aware that an infantry soldier retires very early, at an average age group of 40 years. He hence has a fair amount of residual age left where he can work and earn a decent livelihood for himself by supplementing his pension.

The security sector comprises of 70 lakh security persons and as on date there is a deficiency of approximately 30%. The private security sector is growing at a very fast pace and presently there is a deficiency of approximately 25%. In other words, there are opportunities for the retiring soldier provided he is willing to work.

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