IGNOU to provide the soldiers a second career option post retirement
IGNOU recently entered into a partnership with the Indian Army aiming to provide the soldiers a second career option post retirement.
The new venture, called ‘Gyandeep’, will award degrees to train the soldiers during their service period.
IGNOU will register the Army’s 38 regimental training centers, 55 human resource development centers, 11 central training centers and other established schools of instruction as community colleges where soldiers will be trained and imparted learning in their chosen vocations.
The initiative will not only enable the jawans to earn B.A., BBA, B.Sc. and B.Com. degrees but will also help them master livelihood-driven courses.
Typically Indian Army soldiers retire around 40, with a productive span of nearly 15-20 years ahead of them.
Because of their long training and discipline, post retirement, there is a demand for ex-Servicemen in industries, enterprises and security services.
A formal degree will not only enhance their personality but create new employment opportunities for them.
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