Question : RECRUITS FROM PUNJAB



(a) whether there has been reduction in the number of recruits to the armed forces from Punjab;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government has any mechanism to relax the medical fitness requirements for recruitment;

(d) if not, whether the Government proposes to consider the medically unfit candidates for non-combat duties; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) No, Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No Madam, there is no such mechanism for relaxation of medical fitness standards.

(d) No, Madam.

(e) Does not arise.