Uttarakhand Launches India's First Agniveer Rozgar Cell to Boost Volunteer Employment

The Uttarakhand government has unveiled a new initiative called the Agniveer Rozgar Cell, marking the first such facility in India. The cell will focus on integrating Agniveer volunteers—those who contributed during the pandemic—into the formal employment sector.\n\nUnder the program, the state will collaborate with private employers and public institutions to match volunteers’ skills with job openings. The cell will also offer training and skill‑upgradation workshops to enhance employability.\n\nOfficials say the move is part of a broader effort to recognize the service of Agniveer volunteers and to address unemployment in the post‑pandemic era. The cell is expected to launch operations by the end of the fiscal year, with an initial focus on sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.