KOKRAJHAR, FEB 9: With an aim of enlightening the youth about the Agnipath scheme of the country, the Indian Army conducted an Agniveer Recruitment Training programme in different districts of Bodoland Territorial Region on Friday where thousands of youths from different areas participated.
In Kokrajhar,the program held at Commerce College auditorium which was organised by Titaguri Army Camp of 135 battalion of territorial army (eco task force) to create awareness on the pre-selection awareness-cum-counseling amongst the citizens.
The program is a key part of a broader initiative, fulfilling Clause 10.2 in the historic BTR Peace Accord of 2020(Bodoland Territorial Region). Pramod Boro, the chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region graced event as chief guest, and emphasizing its significance in guiding and empowering youth towards fulfilling and rewarding careers in the defense sector.
CEM Boro said that the BTR government has initiated the pre recruitment programme for Agniveer across the Bodoland region under the spirit of BTR peace accord of 2020.He said that the Indian Army is regarded as a shield of strength as well a beacon of valor.
The program was also held at Tangla College in Udalguri and Tamulpur HS School which have discussed thoroughly over the pre recruitment of the Agniveer.
Among others, MCLAs Madhab Chandra Chetry, Hemanta Kr Rabha, Pabitra Kr Boro, Sanjoy Swargiary, Col. Gaurav Negi (135 Infantry TA), Lt. Col. Vijay Fredrick & Lt. Col. Gaurav (29 Punjab) were prominent attendees.
