In a move aimed at empowering the families of Indian Army personnel, the Blazing Sword Division of the Gajraj Corps has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Medhavi Foundation to provide free skill development courses at the Chandraprabha Kaushal Vikas Kendra in Missamari. The initiative falls under the government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 scheme and will deliver NSDC-certified training programs to the spouses, children, and Veer Naris of both serving and retired soldiers.
The partnership is a significant step towards ensuring economic self-reliance for military families who often face employment challenges due to the mobile lifestyle of army service. Courses under this program will span multiple sectors, including agriculture, automotive, beauty and wellness, among others, aligning with India’s broader Skill India mission to prepare its youth for domestic and international employment markets.
The MoU was exchanged in a formal ceremony attended by senior officials from both the Gajraj Corps and the Medhavi Foundation. The event, held against the backdrop of the Indian national flag and the Gajraj Corps emblem, underscored the unity of purpose behind the collaboration. The skill development effort not only supports military families but also reflects the Indian Army’s broader vision of community engagement, especially in India’s northeastern regions where the Blazing Sword Division plays a crucial defensive and civic role.
This initiative builds on the Gajraj Corps’ history of socio-cultural contributions, such as the establishment of the Kameng Museum in Arunachal Pradesh. It also complements national goals by contributing to the PMKVY program, which has trained more than 1.3 crore individuals across India as of 2023, according to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
The collaboration has been widely praised for addressing the unique needs of soldiers’ families, offering them tangible opportunities for skill enhancement and employment. It is seen as a powerful acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers and a meaningful step toward ensuring their families can build secure and independent futures.
