Mahindra offers to hire 'Agniveers'

Industrialist and Chairman of Mahindra group Anand Mahindra has offered to hire 'Agniveers' in his company amidst protests against the scheme.

Responding to a question on Twitter regarding the positions to which they will be hired, Mahindra tweeted, "Large potential for employment of Agniveers in the Corporate Sector. With leadership, teamwork and physical training, agniveers provide market-ready professional solutions to industry, covering the full spectrum from operations to administration and supply chain management."

Bharat bandh was announced on Monday against the short recruitment service scheme and police forces have issued warnings against violence or destruction of public properties.