Allows youth to serve for 3 years, cites patriotism and unemployment!
The selection process will remain in the same that is followed for regular recruitment with age and fitness level being a key criteria.
The Indian Army has proposed a three-year "Tour of Duty"programme that allows youth to serve in the forces as officers and in other ranks. This "game changing" proposal is being examined by the top commanders of the force.
Unidentified officials told the agency that there is a "resurgence of nationalism and patriotism" in the country. The proposal for youth who do not want to join the forces permanently but want to experience military life for a limited period. The Army aims to bring people closer to the 1.3-million-strong force.
The selection process will remain the same that is followed for regular recruitment with age and fitness level being the key criteria. Currently, the Army recruits youth under the short service commission. This is for a tenure of 10 years and can be extended to 14 years.
The Army spokesperson said that if the proposal is approved, it will be a voluntary engagement. "There will be no dilution in selection criteria", he added. "Initially, 100 officers and 1,000 men are being considered for recruitment as part of test bedding of the project".
According to the proposal, there will be no restrictions on the roles of those selected under the programme.
Unidentified official said that this will also benefit the Army financially, as it will save a huge amount on gratuity, severance packages, leave encashment and pension. The cost incurred on an officer who is released after 10 to 14 years is between Rs.5.12 crore and Rs.6.83 crore. However, the cost for an officer who will be released after three years will be released will be between Rs.80 lakhs and Rs.85 lakhs.
Source. Adapted from Scroll.in
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The 'Baan Stambh'.
There's a pillar in the premises of Somnath temple. This is known as Baan Stambh (Arrow Pillar). It is difficult to say that since what time it is there. Going by taking history as reference, it has been there since at least the sixth century.
On the pole it is inscribed : "Aa samudranth dakshindhruv paryanth abhaadith jyothirmarg".
It means, "There is no hindrance in the straight line from this point to the south pole". And yes, in reality today we know there is no piece of land in this path right up to the South Pole, nearly 10,000 km away. Amazing!
This is a wonderful indicator of ancient Indian wisdom. Remember, at that time the rest of the world was still learning how to survive in the jungles.
This means our ancestors knew not only that the earth is round but that the earth is having a South Pole (and the North Pole as well). Did they have the Earth's 'aerial view'? If not, did the Earth's map exist at that time?
The Baan Stambh identifying its location as the first point of land to the north of the South Pole is yet another illustration of the knowledge of astronomy, geography, mathematics and indeed, maritime sciences of the ancient India, an invaluable element of our vast rich heritage.
Source. From the net.
Tailpiece.
Got up at our usual time, the chores and was ready by a quarter past 9. A quiet day. The caretaker had called up for the go ahead to apply manure to the rubber trees. It will be done on Saturday and Sunday, by two hands for Rs.3,040/- that includes the cost of the manure, too.
A market survey was carried out for an exercise bike and a weighing machine and have zeroed in on to three items.
Suma left by a half past 5 after her work. And it rained nicely for about an hour and a half, accompanied by thunder and lightning, from about 1900 hrs.
The selection process will remain in the same that is followed for regular recruitment with age and fitness level being a key criteria.
The Indian Army has proposed a three-year "Tour of Duty"programme that allows youth to serve in the forces as officers and in other ranks. This "game changing" proposal is being examined by the top commanders of the force.
Unidentified officials told the agency that there is a "resurgence of nationalism and patriotism" in the country. The proposal for youth who do not want to join the forces permanently but want to experience military life for a limited period. The Army aims to bring people closer to the 1.3-million-strong force.
The selection process will remain the same that is followed for regular recruitment with age and fitness level being the key criteria. Currently, the Army recruits youth under the short service commission. This is for a tenure of 10 years and can be extended to 14 years.
The Army spokesperson said that if the proposal is approved, it will be a voluntary engagement. "There will be no dilution in selection criteria", he added. "Initially, 100 officers and 1,000 men are being considered for recruitment as part of test bedding of the project".
According to the proposal, there will be no restrictions on the roles of those selected under the programme.
Unidentified official said that this will also benefit the Army financially, as it will save a huge amount on gratuity, severance packages, leave encashment and pension. The cost incurred on an officer who is released after 10 to 14 years is between Rs.5.12 crore and Rs.6.83 crore. However, the cost for an officer who will be released after three years will be released will be between Rs.80 lakhs and Rs.85 lakhs.
Source. Adapted from Scroll.in
* * *
The 'Baan Stambh'.
There's a pillar in the premises of Somnath temple. This is known as Baan Stambh (Arrow Pillar). It is difficult to say that since what time it is there. Going by taking history as reference, it has been there since at least the sixth century.
On the pole it is inscribed : "Aa samudranth dakshindhruv paryanth abhaadith jyothirmarg".
It means, "There is no hindrance in the straight line from this point to the south pole". And yes, in reality today we know there is no piece of land in this path right up to the South Pole, nearly 10,000 km away. Amazing!
This is a wonderful indicator of ancient Indian wisdom. Remember, at that time the rest of the world was still learning how to survive in the jungles.
This means our ancestors knew not only that the earth is round but that the earth is having a South Pole (and the North Pole as well). Did they have the Earth's 'aerial view'? If not, did the Earth's map exist at that time?
The Baan Stambh identifying its location as the first point of land to the north of the South Pole is yet another illustration of the knowledge of astronomy, geography, mathematics and indeed, maritime sciences of the ancient India, an invaluable element of our vast rich heritage.
Source. From the net.
Tailpiece.
Got up at our usual time, the chores and was ready by a quarter past 9. A quiet day. The caretaker had called up for the go ahead to apply manure to the rubber trees. It will be done on Saturday and Sunday, by two hands for Rs.3,040/- that includes the cost of the manure, too.
A market survey was carried out for an exercise bike and a weighing machine and have zeroed in on to three items.
Suma left by a half past 5 after her work. And it rained nicely for about an hour and a half, accompanied by thunder and lightning, from about 1900 hrs.
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