Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Revanth Reddy, Army Agree on Youth Recruitment Training Centres
A very important leader in Telangana, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, met with a senior Indian Army officer named Lieutenant General C. Rajesh Pushkar.
They met on a Wednesday in Hyderabad.
They talked about how young people in Telangana can join the Indian Army.
The Chief Minister wants the Army to hold training programs in different towns so youth can learn about joining.
The Army officer agreed to set up training centers in many district headquarters.
They did this before big Army recruitment drives that happen across the country.
The two leaders also talked about floods and other disasters.
The Chief Minister asked the Army to help rescue people and help them recover when floods happen.
The Army officer promised that local Army officials would take special action during disasters in Telangana.
The Army officer also praised a project to clean the Musi River, which would reduce pollution and protect the city of Hyderabad.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the state government is ready to collaborate with the Indian Army to encourage youth participation in army recruitment drives.
Revanth Reddy appealed to army authorities to organise training programmes at identified district headquarters to create awareness among local youth.
Lieutenant General C. Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, met Revanth Reddy and discussed recruitment and other issues.
Pushkar agreed to set up training centres for youth in various Telangana district headquarters ahead of nationwide army recruitment drives.
Revanth Reddy urged the army to play a proactive role in rescue, evacuation, and rehabilitation in flood-affected areas, and Pushkar assured special initiative during disasters while commending the Musi River rejuvenation project.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Lieutenant General C. Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Southern Command
- What
- Discussion on state collaboration with the Indian Army for youth recruitment training centres and proactive disaster management
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Why
- To encourage Telangana's youth to participate in Indian Army recruitment drives and strengthen the army's role in flood rescue and rehabilitation
- Chief Minister
- A Revanth Reddy
- Army Official
- Lieutenant General C. Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command
- Meeting Location
- Hyderabad
- Agreement
- Training centres for youth in Telangana district headquarters ahead of nationwide army recruitment drives
- Disaster Management
- Army to take special initiative during disaster situations in Telangana
- Commendation
- Musi River rejuvenation project praised by the Army official
- Musi River Project Goal
- Reduce pollution to protect Hyderabad and restore the city's historical glory