Details of MoU and Collaboration with IBM for Ex-Servicemen’s Integration into Civilian Workforce
The Government of India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IBM to provide ex-servicemen with a second career opportunity and support their integration into the civilian workforce. The MoU aims to tap into the talent pool of ex-servicemen for job opportunities at IBM and its affiliates, fostering professional growth and personal development. The details and progress of this collaboration will be jointly worked out between the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) and IBM.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 445
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21st July, 2023
SECOND CAREER TO EX-SERVICEMEN
445. SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:
SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY:
SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA KRISHNA RAJU:
Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Directorate General Resettlement(DGR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IBM to engage ex-servicemen with the objective of providing them a second career and to facilitate their seamless integration into the civilian workforce;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the DGR will collaborate with IBM through this MoU to tap into the rich talent pool of ex-servicemen for relevant job opportunities in the company and its affiliates for professional growth and personal development;
(d) if so, the details thereof along with theprogress made in this regard; and
(e) the other steps being taken by the Government to identify ex-servicemen with skill set and aptitude suitable for various open positions within such companies?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) and IBM was signed on 27th Jun, 2023. Details of the MoU are as under:-
(i) It is a non-binding MoU wherein IBM is desirous of engaging with ex-servicemen from military background with an intent to hire such individuals, if found suitable, for multiple opportunities that have arisen and may continue to arise at IBM and/or its affiliates. DGR and IBM intend to collaborate on their mutual goal of helping ex-servicemen from military background pursue their corporate careers.
(ii) The MoU is valid from the date of signing the MoU, however, the same may be terminated by either Party vide a written notice to that effect of not less than 30 (Thirty) days.
(c) & (d): Yes, Sir. Modalities will be jointly worked out between DGR and IBM.
(e): DGR connects with companies and industry bodies to seek employment for Ex-servicemen as per their skill sets.
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