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News India Live, Digital Desk: A big good news has emerged for the youth of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar who have the desire to serve in the Indian Army. Porter recruitment process has been started by the Indian Army in the border areas of Uttarakhand. The most interesting thing about this recruitment is that this time there is a huge decline in the number of Nepali youth who traditionally hold these posts, whereas there is tremendous enthusiasm among the youth of UP and Bihar. In difficult areas like Dharchula and Munsiyari, youth have gathered in large numbers to get employment along with service to the country.
Field youth will become army’s ‘helpers’ on inaccessible peaks
Porters of the Indian Army perform the important task of transporting supplies, ammunition and other essential items to forward posts in inaccessible Himalayan areas. In high altitude areas where vehicles cannot reach, these porters prove to be the backbone of the army. This time in the recruitment, the number of youth coming from the plains, especially Purvanchal of Uttar Pradesh and various districts of Bihar, has surprised everyone. Long queues have been forming since morning at the recruitment centre, where selection is being done through physical efficiency test.
After all, why did Nepali youth keep distance?
The interest of Nepalese youth, who have been working as porters in the Indian Army for decades, seems to be less this time. Experts believe that there could be many economic and geopolitical reasons behind this. Increasing local employment opportunities in Nepal or migration to other countries is also being considered as a reason for this. However, the deficiency of Nepali youth has been completely covered by the hardworking youth of UP-Bihar. It is also a pleasant experience for the army officers that the youth of the interior states of the country are coming forward voluntarily to work in these difficult conditions.
Getting the benefit of good salary and facilities
The youth working as Army Porters not only get a fixed salary but are also given free food, uniform and medical facilities from the Army. The period of work is usually 179 days, which can also be extended further. Despite the challenge of difficult climbing and carrying heavy weight, the youth are considering it a glorious task. A candidate from UP said that wearing army uniform and working with them is like a dream come true for him.
Transparency and strict standards in the recruitment process
The Army has kept this recruitment process completely transparent. The health test and physical fitness test of the candidates is being done under strict surveillance. Lung strength and physical endurance are the most important parameters for working in high altitude areas. Selected candidates will soon be attached with various units after training. Now the dialects of UP and Bihar will echo on the high mountains of Uttarakhand, which is presenting a new example of national unity.