Assocham appreciates govt's plan of recruiting 1 mn people in 18 months

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has welcomed the central government’s plans to recruit one million people in next one and half years and the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, calling it “decisive” and "far-sighted" measures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the plans of mass recruitment in the central government as well as its various agencies, departments, and ministries. “If both much-needed schemes are implemented effectively in mission mode, they will boost employment among the youth and help the country take advantage of its demographic dividend,” ASSOCHAM said.

“It is inspiring and heartening to see