Govt mulls military training for 1 mn youth per year to instill discipline

The aim of the scheme is to instill values of nationalism, discipline, and self-esteem in the enrolled youth

A proposed government scheme, called the National Youth Empowerment Scheme (N-YES), to impart "discipline" to 1 million young men and women every year through a military training programme was discussed at a meeting called by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in June, the Indian Express reported on Tuesday.  

The scheme is aimed at students fresh out of Class X and XII or those enrolled in college, the report said, adding that it involves providing them with certain incentives, including a fixed stipend for the duration of the training programme.

At the June meeting, reservations about N-YES were raised by