MoU Signed to Facilitate Veteran Employment by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
TFP Bureau,New Delhi; August 31, 2023: The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), operating under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, inked a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Genpact India Private Limited on August 31, 2023. This collaboration, solidified in New Delhi, aims to unite corporate entities and ex-servicemen, creating avenues for meaningful employment for the esteemed veterans of the Defence Services.
The partnership with Genpact, a global leader in professional services, has been forged with the intention of offering substantial career opportunities to ex-servicemen. Maj Gen Sharad Kapur, Director General (Resettlement), expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating, “This partnership would bring in more visibility of our ex-servicemen to the industry and corporates and help in achieving the objectives of providing skilled manpower and giving a dignified second career to our ex-servicemen.”
The MoU represents a pivotal step towards facilitating the integration of ex-servicemen into the civilian workforce, leveraging their skill sets and experiences to contribute effectively in the private sector. By bridging the gap between ex-servicemen seeking gainful employment and corporate enterprises seeking skilled personnel, this collaborative effort strives to achieve a dual purpose of providing deserving veterans with dignified second careers while addressing the human resource needs of corporate entities.
As part of the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to supporting and honoring its ex-servicemen, this initiative reinforces the nation’s gratitude and recognition of their service, ensuring that they find fulfilling opportunities beyond their military careers. This agreement is expected to catalyze positive change, making a significant contribution to both the employment landscape and the lives of those who have dedicated their years to the service of the nation.
