The New Indian Express ·
Sikh Regiment recruitment in Punjab improves after Army’s outreach drive
CHANDIGARH: Recruitment to the Sikh Regiment has improved after the Indian Army intensified efforts to attract youth from Punjab to the regiment, which has a long history of gallantry and military honours.
Recruitment had declined after the Agnipath scheme was introduced in 2022 and as many young people from Punjab migrated to countries such as Canada, US, UK and Australia for higher studies and jobs.
To encourage recruitment, the Sikh Regiment launched an outreach campaign with the slogan, “Come, join the Army. Come, join the Sikh Regiment.” The campaign aimed to revive the regiment's legacy of valour among Punjab's youth.
