Plastic manufacturers' association offers one lakh jobs to 'Agniveers' upon completion of four-year term 

Plastindia Foundation on Wednesday announced that the industry can induct over one lakh 'Agniveers' once they complete their four-year term with the armed forces.

Plastindia Foundation, a body of plastic manufacturers from across the country, on Wednesday announced that the industry can induct over one lakh 'Agniveers' once they complete their four-year term with the armed forces.

“The industry today comprises more than 50,000 processing units. The Indian plastics industry is growing at a rapid pace with the production and consumption increasing manifold in the last 3 decades. The vibrant industry needs young and dynamic workforce to drive growth. We are delighted to announce that we can induct at least one lakh Agniveers in the industry,” said Jigish Doshi, president, Plastindia Foundation.

He said that the industry already employs over four million people directly and 40 million people indirectly across the country.

"However, the demand for manpower is increasing in this high growth industry. We are confident that Agniveers will help take the industry to greater heights,” Jigish Doshi added.

The Agnipath scheme was launched by the government for recruitment in all three wings-- army, navy and air force-- of the Indian Armed Forces. According to the scheme, 75 per cent of the recruits will be sent back while 25 per cent will be absorbed in the armed forces after four years of service. The scheme is being condemned by various sections of the society from across the country.

There have been ongoing violent protests at many places. Politics has also started over the row, with the Congress staging protest against the scheme in Delhi, and other opposition parties, including Aam Adami Party (AAP), also joining various protests against it.