The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), operating under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare within the Ministry of Defence, recently formalized a significant collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Adecco India Private Limited. This strategic partnership aims to facilitate employment opportunities for Ex-Servicemen and promote their seamless transition into civilian life with meaningful second careers.
Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) and Adecco India Partnership:
The MoU between DGR and Adecco India signifies a milestone in bridging the gap between corporate entities and Ex-Servicemen. Adecco India, a reputable staffing and recruitment solutions provider with expertise in outsourcing and consulting services, brings their industry experience and network to create employment avenues for Ex-Servicemen.
Bridging the Gap: Bringing Ex-Servicemen and Corporates Together:
The primary objective of this collaboration is to establish a common platform where corporate companies and Ex-Servicemen can connect. By facilitating this connection, the partnership aims to generate employment opportunities for Ex-Servicemen in diverse sectors, including IT, E-Commerce, Logistics, Telecom, Aerospace & Defence, Facility Management, Security, Digital Assessment Services, Power & Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical & Agro, and more.
Diversifying Employment Opportunities:
The MoU seeks to diversify employment options for Ex-Servicemen, enabling them to leverage their skills and experience across various industries. This initiative recognizes the immense potential and versatility possessed by Ex-Servicemen, ensuring that their transition to civilian life is not only seamless but also rewarding.
Director General’s Insight:
Maj Gen Sharad Kapur’s Statement: Maj Gen Sharad Kapur, the Director General (Resettlement), expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership and emphasized its significance. He highlighted that this collaboration would enhance the visibility of Ex-Servicemen within the industry and corporate sectors, thereby achieving the objective of providing skilled manpower and dignified second careers for Ex-Servicemen.
Past Achievements: Ex-Servicemen’s Employment Statistics:
Recognizing the previous achievements in Ex-Servicemen’s employment, it is noteworthy that from April 2022 to March 2023 alone, a remarkable total of 24,234 Ex-Servicemen secured gainful employment in various sectors. This statistic underscores the success of initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering Ex-Servicemen in their transition to civilian life.
