Kargil, Feb 26: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Kendriya Sainik Board, New Delhi and Andhra University for the Academic Progression of Ex-Servicemen of Indian Armed Forces by providing “Graduation Degree”. This facilitates the career progression of Ex-Servicemen during their 2nd innings.
The applications from eligible candidates are scrutinized by Zila Sainik Welfare Officer and forwarded to the Board of Officers constituted at the Directorate of Sainik Welfare Department Leh. Board of Officers scrutinizes the certificates indicating candidates’ performance while in service. The viva voce is taken to test the aptitude, potential and ability of the candidate and most of the questions are posed from the syllabus.
A felicitation ceremony for award of degree was organized in the office of Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil on 25.02.2025. The certificate of BA in “Human Resources Management” was awarded by Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil and Captain (IN) AK Pawar, Zila Sainik Welfare Officer for the first time in the history of Kargil to the following Ex-Servicemen:-
(a) Ex Nk Bashir Ahmad of JAK LI Regt.
(b) Ex L/Nk Muneer Ahmad of Ladakh Scouts Regiment.
(c) Ex L/Nk Nissar Hussain of Ladakh Scouts Regiment (In absentia).
The aim of awarding degrees to ex-servicemen is to empower those who have dedicated a large part of their youth to unflinching dedication and devotion to duty while missing out on civil education. This great initiative by Kendriya Sainik Board will go a long way in assisting the ex-servicemen of Kargil in 2nd Career progression.
