How Did Assam's Mega Job Fair Connect 700 Ex-Servicemen with Corporate Opportunities?
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Guwahati, Jan 30 (NationPress) The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) hosted an extensive Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) at the Narangi Military Station on Friday, creating a substantial opportunity for their seamless transition into civilian employment, as per officials. The event attracted participation from over 50 prominent corporate entities, collectively providing nearly 700 job openings across diverse fields such as logistics, manufacturing, security services, administration, hospitality, and technical sectors.
Over 700 ex-servicemen from Assam and surrounding regions attended the fair, engaging directly with recruiters and showcasing the professional skills, discipline, and leadership traits developed during their military tenure.
The event featured notable attendees, including Corporate Guest of Honour Major (Retd) Rupam Talukadar and Military Guest of Honour Lt Gen Mohit Wadhwa, Sena Medal, among others.
During their addresses, both highlighted that ex-servicemen embody qualities like integrity, adaptability, and team leadership, which are highly prized in the corporate landscape.
Maj Gen S.B.K. Singh, Sena Medal, Director General of DGR, along with Brig (Retd) Polash Choudhury, Sena Medal, Chairman of the Rajya Sainik Board, also attended, reaffirming the organization’s dedication to ensuring dignified resettlement and long-term livelihood security for veterans.
Maj Gen Singh noted that the job fair epitomized DGR’s ongoing efforts to connect the substantial talent reservoir of ex-servicemen with the evolving manpower demands of the industry.
He expressed contentment with the robust response from both corporate representatives and veterans, pointing out that such initiatives significantly improve post-retirement career opportunities for soldiers.
The event concluded positively, with several ex-servicemen receiving immediate job offers from attending companies. The successful execution of the Job Fair represented a significant step towards assisting ex-servicemen in embarking on stable and fulfilling second careers in the civilian workforce.
Senior Army officials and industry leaders underscored the importance of military experience in the corporate realm, fostering meaningful employment routes. The job fairs also included on-the-spot job offers, improving immediate placement possibilities.
A senior official stated that this initiative highlights the Army’s commitment to veteran resettlement and enhancing employment opportunities in the Northeast.