Army recruitment rally on March 17: G Jagadeesha

The army recruitment rally will be held at Mahathma Gandhi district stadium in Udupi on March 17, said Deputy Commisisoner G Jagadeesha.

All those who have applied online for joining the Indian Army from Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Davangere, Gadag, Haveri, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts will take part in the rally, he added.

Chairing a preparatory meeting, the DC said that about 38,500 applicants are likely to take part. Facilities like drinking water and toilet should be provided. Priority should be given for cleanliness. Shamiyana and lights should be installed, he added.

He said the fire brigade personnel and medical team should be ready. For security, police personnel must be deployed.

The DC directed DDPI N H Nagoor to depute staff to verify the marks card and educational qualification of the participating candidates. Arrangements should be made for the stay of the army personnel.

Additional DC Sadashiva Prabhu, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports Assistant Director Dr Roshan Kumar Shetty and others were present.