GS Paper - II
In a landmark move, BrahMos Aerospace, the India-Russia joint venture, has become the first company in India’s defence sector to formally reserve employment opportunities for Agniveers—young military personnel enlisted under the Government of India’s Agnipath Scheme.
What
- The initiative will extend to both direct employment within BrahMos and its extensive network of over 200 industrial partners, marking a significant shift in how India’s defence industry responds to the reintegration of former military personnel into the civilian workforce.
- BrahMos Aerospace, known for producing the world’s best supersonic cruise missile, prioritizes the quality and reliability of components, subsystems, and integration, all of which require unwavering dedication and discipline.
- Agniveers, after four years of service in the armed forces, will emerge with a deep sense of discipline and nationalism, alongside expertise in their respective fields.
- BrahMos Aerospace recognises that Agniveers, with their comprehensive training, qualification, and discipline, are ideally suited to meet the organisation’s growing demands for a skilled and motivated workforce.
BrahMos has announced the following employment reservations:
- 15% of technical and general administration vacancies across BrahMos work centers will be reserved for Agniveers.
- 50% of vacancies for security and administrative functions at work centers, where such tasks are outsourced, will also be reserved for Agniveers.
- Additionally, 15% of contractual vacancies through third-party contract staffing will be reserved for Agniveers, depending on their experience and qualifications.
- BrahMos Aerospace has further encouraged its industry partners to recruit at least 15% Agniveers for tasks related to BrahMos Aerospace projects (Agniveers).
