Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has suggested the Indian Army top brass that a ‘Dandakaranya Battalion’ should be raised on the lines of Naga Battalion in Chhattisgarh.
He said that the youth from the tribal-dominated Bastar region will get employment and opportunity to serve in the Indian Army.
Singh was speaking at the 'Civil-Military Contact Conference ' at the Mantralaya here on Thursday.
There was also a discussion on increasing employment opportunities for the Ex-Servicemen in the State.
The Chief Minister stressed upon the need for more youth from Chhattisgarh joining the Armed Forces. Training should be given to the youth before the 'Army Recruitment Rally ' so that maximum number of youth from the State can join the Armed Forces, he said.
Singh also advised the gathering that Army officers should advise the District Sainik Welfare Boards' officials to be contact with the livelihood Colleges and impart training to the youth in the field of their choice. The officials said that at present there are 6, 000 Ex-Servicemen in Chhattisgarh.
He said there are proposals to develop Bilaspur airport after the inauguration of Army Training Centre at Chakarbhata. Bilaspur will get a new distinct identity soon.
Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand said that land had been allocated for the Army Training Centre at Chakarbhata in Bilaspur . land will also be allotted for Polyclinic at Bilaspur, Jagdalpur and Jashpur soon.
The Army officers proposed to construct 'Holiday Homes' at Naya Raipur and requested the authorities to allot land for 50 homes.