Punjab government prioritizes youth recruitment in armed forces, says Chief Minister

timesofindia.indiatimes.com February 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a renewed focus on recruiting youth from the state into the Indian armed forces. He highlighted existing initiatives like the Mai Bhago and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institutes aimed at boosting recruitment. Mann spoke during a meeting with a delegation of military and civil officers, including representatives from six foreign countries. He emphasized Punjab's historical contributions to the armed forces and the importance of military support due to the state's border with Pakistan. Additionally, Mann mentioned the state's Sadak Surakhya Force, which has reduced traffic accident casualties by 48% since its launch. The force consists of 1,597 specially trained personnel deployed along 4,200 km of highways.


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