The first batch of Agniveers under the Regiment of Artillery are realising their dream of joining the Indian Army on a lush green campus spread across 1,900 acres in and around the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
Away from their hometowns and with a passion to serve their country, 2,265 Agniveers joined the Artillery Centre, Hyderabad, in the last week of December. They will go through a comprehensive 31-week training program there before setting out for their posting.
Agniveer Rakesh Kumar is from a Zilla in Rajasthan that is close to the India-Pakistan border. Kumar, who was born into a farming family, was drawn to the armed forces at a young age and considers becoming an Agniveer to be his greatest accomplishment so far.
“The moment I set foot in the Artillery Centre, I instantly became comfortable and made some really good friends. I am the first person in my extended family to join the Army. Me being here is an achievement for all of us,” he says.
Sharing a similar feeling of triumph is Shubham Sharma from Himachal Pradesh, a State that is dubbed as the ‘Land of the Brave’. “Thousands from my State have given their best to pass the entry test. But only 450 of them were selected and I am proud to be one of them. I am learning a lot of new things here,” he says, adding that he is eagerly looking forward to joining the force.
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Agniveers at this centre are currently undergoing the first phase of their training, which is designed to introduce them to basic military operations. Their training provides lessons on the Constitution, basic cyber security, rifle firing, and understanding military communications, among other topics, all taught using automation technology and specially-curated stimulation rooms.
According to Brigadier Rajiv Chauhan, Commandant Artillery Centre, Hyderabad, advanced technology will be critical in training Agniveers. “Youth these days are tech-savvy, and it is important for us to adjust our curriculum according to them. It will also make the entire process more efficient,” he adds.
After ten weeks of learning the fundamentals, they will be evaluated using a DRDO system, which will assign them to one of five different wings. The personnel will receive advanced training in their respective fields over the next 21 weeks.
The strong course structure, combined with the cutting-edge facility at the city’s Artillery Centre, is expected to be the catalyst for transforming young adults into brave heart Agniveers – worthy of the Regiment of Artillery, which is known as the ‘God of War’.
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