Military Service is currently not required in India. India has never required military service under British rule or since it gained independence in 1947. In WWII the Indian Army became the largest all-volunteer force in history, rising to over 2.5 million men in size. And it has since maintained the world's third largest army and the world's largest all volunteer army.
@9HR7CTBIndependent4mos4MO
i think, no, it should not be mandatory.but ncc should be compulsory for fit students till class 12th.
@9H4VTF2Bharatiya Janata5mos5MO
school should incorporate some basic military training of 2 year which is spread between 6 year 6th class to 12 helps in building disciplines and good character and help in self defence and organisation
@9FXJ4SN7mos7MO
Yes, unless the person has any condition which would make it difficult for him/her to pursue military service
@9CQ6WD2Bharatiya Janata10mos10MO
Yes, so that they can survive during natural calamities. Self defence skills must be improved for every person
@9CQ5NK5Indian National Congress10mos10MO
Ideally Yes, but current education system need to be reformed for the same.
@9CQ2YTF10mos10MO
Of course at least 2 years not 1
@9CQ2LHSIndependent10mos10MO
Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record and the focus must be more in skill development and less on military training.
@9CPZZCGBharatiya Janata10mos10MO
It matters on population . For country like Israel it's good for india there is already a huge military
@9CPXFS2Independent10mos10MO
Yes but more as part of self defence technique than a proper military training
@9CPVJC4Independent10mos10MO
yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on social service
Yes, but not compulsory for everyone as the population is too large
@8XXCPCZBharatiya Janata2yrs2Y
Yes, especially when you are going in a government job which has less accountability to people
@8WLD3F93yrs3Y
Yes, but for those who do not wish to pursue further education, and with the same amount of focus on military training and education and skill development, and it should be at least two years of service
No , But With More Focus On Military Traing And Less Focus On Education And Skill Development
@9D3TPHZBharatiya Janata9mos9MO
No, but a person should positively contribute to the nation.
@9CQYLY8Independent10mos10MO
Every education institution from schools should mandatorily provide basic military skills, Yoga, training in ancient skills like kalari, and the best should be selected from them to give additional military training depending on the place they should be assigned, like in arunachal pradesh mountain hiking skill etc., particular skill should be required to particular area because of diverse areas and situations in our country, they should be selected permanently as a military officer depending on their skill set
@9CQJK3PDravida Munnetra Kazhagam10mos10MO
Military service should be made an attractive career option. Compulsory conscription leads to well-trained fighters who can use their skills to the detriment of a society already having deep inequalities.
@9CQFF9910mos10MO
Yes and choice to opt out voluntarily
@9CQFBJH10mos10MO
No, this is a security risk
@9CQDQ5XMarxist Communist10mos10MO
No, but it should be promoted more.
@9CQBGD210mos10MO
Only hindus should get military training
Ideally it should be based upon free will, so I would say no. However, if a country has a very low population, it cannot easily get sufficient voluntary conscripts who're willing to serve a fixed period of service. Such countries have no other option than to impose mandatory service of 1-3 years upon its graduating students. This wouldn't be all required if no country strived to maintain a military.
@9CPLV5DBharatiya Janata10mos10MO
It should be for all with opt-out facility. The default is opt-in.
@9CJP2Z9Indian National Congress10mos10MO
Only in case of invasion
@9C6DQJJMarxist Communist11mos11MO
Yes, giving the option of the military, fire department or Charitable organisations
@9B97TLZ1yr1Y
Only kshatriyas should serve in Indian army
According to the Geopolitical situation of the time.
@99GLX4MIndependent1yr1Y
government should not force everyone. but if some one is interested then they can take him
@95JMZXF2yrs2Y
There should be compulsory 4 years military training for men and 3 years military training for women
No, it is Impractical for India and should be a choice.
@8TLTWFC3yrs3Y
No, it will degrade the quality of soldiers
Nor compulsory but everyone should be made aware
@8QN2GY33yrs3Y
Yes but those who are fit for service along with others left being trained for survival skills, education and skill development.
@8QK28KC3yrs3Y
No, it should be a choice. although such a short service scheme can be initiated for attracting more students.
@8QBF5H53yrs3Y
No, conscription in a country the size of India is too costly.
@8Q29ZJB3yrs3Y
Yes, until someone has severe physical problems.
@8PVJRZN3yrs3Y
No, but there should be compulsory service in wartime
No, Military training should be given to all
@8PSRSQ2Bharatiya Janata3yrs3Y
Indian Army is self sufficient to fight wars on 2.5 fronts at a time.
@8P7CGTW3yrs3Y
Only for healthy individuals
@8MD9V5F3yrs3Y
First they have to check their medical reports and check whether they are willing to serve their country or not.
@8PQHF36Bharatiya Janata3yrs3Y
Every 18+ should be given basic training so that all can self defense and can be ready if call by defence.
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