Ministry of Shipping announces six attractive service opportunities for 'Agniveers'
New Delhi, June 18: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has announced six attractive service avenues for smooth transition induction of 'Agniveers' in several roles of the merchant navy after their stint with the Indian navy.
Agniveers who have successfully finished their tour of duties with the Indian navy would be able to obtain the necessary training, along with extensive naval experience and professional certification, to join the lucrative merchant navy across the world under the scheme. The provisions were released on Saturday in Mumbai by the Directorate General of Shipping, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
According to the statement released by the Ministry, these plans for Agniveers include the transition from Indian navy ratings to certified ratings in the merchant navy, the transition from Indian navy electrical ratings to certified electro technical ratings in the merchant navy, the transition from Indian navy ratings to certified class IV-NCV CoC holders in the merchant navy, the transition from Indian navy electrical ratings to certified electro-technical officers in the merchant navy, and the transition from Indian navy electrical ratings to certified electro-technical officers in the merchant navy.
"The MoSPW will issue INDOS and CDC for those Agniveers who intend to explore any of the said schemes through the Indian Navy. Some of the schemes are devised for Agniveers with Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or ITI Trade Certificate in Electronic or Electrical stream - either joining with these qualifications or acquiring these during their tenure with the Indian navy," the Ministry added.
It further added that the Agnipath scheme - a transformative move to modernise India's armed forces - will provide opportunities for the country's youth to serve the nation and earn rich professional experience and training enabling them to seize opportunities.
To provide international exposure via the merchant navy, the MoPSW will collaborate with the Indian navy to train and equip the Agniveers and facilitate to take up an alternate career in the merchant after four years stint with the navy.
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While detailing the scheme, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, stated that the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the transformative Agnipath scheme is an attempt that the profile of the Indian armed forces remains youthful.
"They will be adaptive to newer technologies and prepare them through their stint with our world-class Indian navy to secure a lucrative career in the global merchant navy. We are working with the Indian navy to bridge the gap of skilled man force in the merchant navy through these schemes," he added.
The Union Minister further said that "It will help our Agniveers to get absorbed transited in the shipping sector and build an enticing career in merchant navy by contributing immensely through their rich skills and experience to the Indian marine economy."
Notably, India is one of the fifth largest suppliers of manpower to the world merchant fleet and Indian seafarers are certified as per STCW Convention and are in great demand internationally.
The scheme intends to help the Agniveers for the smooth transition absorption of Agniveers in the shipping sector. The MoPSW and Indian Navy will work closely for the cause.
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