Pune, March 13 An event for ex-servicemen (ESM) was organized at BEG & Centre in Kirkee, Pune, on Friday, according to an official.
The event was organized by the Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DoESW) of the Ministry of Defence, he added.
"The event saw participation from both ex-servicemen and industry, with 620 ESM and 45 leading national and multinational companies coming together to offer nearly 2000 employment opportunities across diverse sectors. The job fair was inaugurated by Major General SBK Singh along with Major General Vishal Aggarwal," a release said.
Senior officers interacted extensively with participating ESM and corporate representatives, gaining valuable insights into emerging employment opportunities and industry expectations, it added.
Devendra Akolkar, Plant HR, L&T Defence (Talegaon), was the corporate guest of honor.
Other major recruiters at the event included L & T Defence, Wirtgen, WILO Mather and Platt Pumps, Cemindia Projects, and JSW Steel, it said.
"The job fair provided a valuable platform for ex-servicemen to showcase their technical, managerial, and administrative expertise, while enabling industry to access a disciplined, skilled, and experienced talent pool," the release said.
The event further reinforced DGR's commitment to facilitating meaningful second careers for veterans and strengthening their integration into the civilian workforce, it added.