Skill development ministry to collaborate with Armed forces to train Agneveers

Source | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Yogima Seth Sharma
The ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship will collaborate with the three wings of the Armed forces to train the Agneveers under the Agnipath scheme of the government, unveiled on Tuesday, the ministry said
“Skill India and MSDE will work collaboratively with various wings of the Armed Forces to train the students in additional skills to make them better suited to these job roles,” MSDE said in a statement on Friday.
“Besides, all Agniveers will get Skill India certification while in service, which will enable them to pursue many diverse opportunities in entrepreneurship and job roles that are being created in our economy after completion of their tenure,” it said.