- The Indian Army has proposed a three-year “internship” for youths, both as officers and soldiers, citing resurgence of nationalism and unemployment.
- The short, voluntary “tour of duty” is for youths who “do not want to make defence services their permanent vocation, but still want to experience the thrill and adventure of military professionalism.
- However, the entry criteria for such candidates will not be relaxed. The major crux lies in making the proposal attractive to the government, Armed Forces, corporates and most importantly the individuals who opt for it.