The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), through its Directorate of Resettlement Zone (East), organised a DGR & Corporate HR Conclave on 13 October 2026 at the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Government of Assam, Guwahati, with the objective of strengthening collaboration between the Armed Forces, DGR and the corporate sector for enhanced employment and resettlement opportunities for Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
The Conclave brought together representatives from around 40 leading corporate houses and industry organisations, including ITC, Taj Group, CII, ACCI, Aditya Birla, TVS, IIT and other prominent organisations, besides senior Army officials and representatives from DGR.
The event provided an important platform for interaction between the corporate sector and the resettlement ecosystem. Presentations focused on the skills, leadership qualities, discipline, integrity and professional experience of Ex-Servicemen and the opportunities available for their meaningful absorption in the corporate sector.
Lt Gen Pranab Kumar Bharali, VSM, Retd delivered the Keynote Address to the gathering, followed by a detailed presentation by Brigadier Saumya Banerjee, Sena Medal & Bar, Directorate of Resettlement Zone (East), highlighting the significant contribution made by Ex-Servicemen to the nation and emphasising that their extensive experience in leadership, administration, logistics, security, operations and team management makes them a valuable human resource for corporate organisations. The Conclave also provided an opportunity to sensitise corporate HR leaders about the various resettlement initiatives, employment facilitation measures, skill development and reorientation programmes undertaken by DGR for Ex-Servicemen.
The interaction reaffirmed the importance of public-private partnership in the resettlement of Ex-Servicemen and in creating sustainable second-career opportunities for them after their service in the Armed Forces, marking another significant step towards bridging the gap between ESM and the Corporate Sector.
(PRO Defence, Guwahati)
