As part of efforts to promote the rehabilitation and employment of soldiers, Sukriti Likhi, Secretary of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (Ministry of Defence, Government of India), visited the Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance (CRISP) in Bhopal on Wednesday. She interacted with Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) trainees to understand their experiences.
Sukriti Likhi Impressed by CRISP’s Work
Chief Guest Sukriti Likhi interacted with the DGR trainees and inquired about their training experiences. Appreciating the training activities conducted at CRISP, she said, “People associated with the DGR speak highly of this institute. After visiting and reviewing the programs here, I am also impressed; CRISP is truly doing excellent work in this field.” She congratulated the trainees and wished them a bright future.
Discipline And Hard Work Are Essential: Major General SBK Singh
Major General SBK Singh, SM, Director General of the Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR), shared his extensive experience, noting that even after retirement, ex-servicemen can build successful careers and earn a good income in various sectors through hard work, discipline, and skill. He urged the trainees to make the most of the hands-on training and to carve out a distinct identity for themselves through the program.
Emphasis on Placement Alongside Training: MD CRISP
Mr. Basant Kurre, Managing Director of CRISP, while providing details about the various skill training programs conducted by the institute, stated, “CRISP has so far imparted skill training to over 600 soldiers under the DGR (Directorate General Resettlement) initiative. Alongside training, continuous efforts are made to facilitate their placement. These programs include courses such as Senior Automation Specialist, Building Automation Specialist, Senior CNC (Programming and Operation) Executive, 2D Animation and Motion Graphics, and Graphic Design.”
Connecting Ex-Servicemen to Employment is CRISP’s Priority: Director Vaidya
Mr. Amol Vaidya, Director of CRISP, said, “CRISP strives to give a new direction to the experience of ex-servicemen by providing them with skill training aligned with modern technology and industry requirements. The training programs conducted in collaboration with the DGR are playing a vital role in creating new career opportunities for ex-servicemen after their retirement.”
