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.
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@B26HZ7WBharatiya Janata 2 days2D
There should be more encouragement for military and should provide more perks and keep a protocol for 70% of things which should only be accessed if you have served for military for 6 months to 1 year compulsory without any breaks under severe training.
@9WY3DY92mos2MO
No, but every citizen who studies in Government Colleges should work in a Government Company for atleast 2 Years.
Yes, but most importantly the focus should be on cultivating the mindset and discipline of a military personnel with basic self defence and rescue courses
@9HR7CTBIndependent12mos12MO
i think, no, it should not be mandatory.but ncc should be compulsory for fit students till class 12th.
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
@9FXJ4SN1yr1Y
Yes, unless the person has any condition which would make it difficult for him/her to pursue military service
No , But With More Focus On Military Traing And Less Focus On Education And Skill Development
No, but a person should positively contribute to the nation.
@8QN2GY34yrs4Y
Yes but those who are fit for service along with others left being trained for survival skills, education and skill development.
@8QK28KC4yrs4Y
No, it should be a choice. although such a short service scheme can be initiated for attracting more students.
@8QBF5H54yrs4Y
No, conscription in a country the size of India is too costly.
@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
@9CQYLY8Independent1yr1Y
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
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.
@9CQFF991yr1Y
Yes and choice to opt out voluntarily
@9CQFBJH1yr1Y
No, this is a security risk
No, but it should be promoted more.
@9CQBGD21yr1Y
Only hindus should get military training
Yes, so that they can survive during natural calamities. Self defence skills must be improved for every person
Ideally Yes, but current education system need to be reformed for the same.
@9CQ2YTF1yr1Y
Of course at least 2 years not 1
@9CQ2LHSIndependent1yr1Y
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.
It matters on population . For country like Israel it's good for india there is already a huge military
@9CPXFS2Independent1yr1Y
Yes but more as part of self defence technique than a proper military training
@9CPVJC4Independent1yr1Y
yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on social service
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.
It should be for all with opt-out facility. The default is opt-in.
Yes, giving the option of the military, fire department or Charitable organisations
@9B97TLZ2yrs2Y
Only kshatriyas should serve in Indian army
@99XTP82Bharatiya Janata2yrs2Y
According to the Geopolitical situation of the time.
@99GLX4MIndependent2yrs2Y
government should not force everyone. but if some one is interested then they can take him
@99DLQSPBharatiya Janata2yrs2Y
Yes, but not compulsory for everyone as the population is too large
@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.
@8XXCPCZBharatiya Janata3yrs3Y
Yes, especially when you are going in a government job which has less accountability to people
@8TLTWFC3yrs3Y
No, it will degrade the quality of soldiers
Nor compulsory but everyone should be made aware
@8Q29ZJB4yrs4Y
Yes, until someone has severe physical problems.
@8PVJRZN4yrs4Y
No, but there should be compulsory service in wartime
No, Military training should be given to all
@8PSRSQ2Bharatiya Janata4yrs4Y
Indian Army is self sufficient to fight wars on 2.5 fronts at a time.
@8P7CGTW4yrs4Y
Only for healthy individuals
@8MD9V5F4yrs4Y
First they have to check their medical reports and check whether they are willing to serve their country or not.
@8PQHF36Bharatiya Janata4yrs4Y
Every 18+ should be given basic training so that all can self defense and can be ready if call by defence.
@moglenmo4yrs4Y
Yes, it should be two years of service but the citizen should have a choice between military or civil service through a system like Americorps.
@8JQ6Q2H4yrs4Y
No, unless we are in war, then enlist as many 18 year olds as possible. But when were not in war, not everyone is fit to be in the military service, they will break.
@8JN8BGC4yrs4Y
No, but provide more benefits for service to encourage young people to enlist.
@LangworthyUS9th4yrs4Y
No. I do belive that giving some young adults the option of going into the military instead of going to prison for some offenses would be beneficial in many ways. One it would help rehabilitate them and give them a sense of pride and honor. It will also strengthen our national defense.
@8LGKH274yrs4Y
if the military needs help
@8QVWDD74yrs4Y
No, Requiring Someone to serve in the military is unconstitutional
@8R5FPDD4yrs4Y
No, not military service, but public service.
@8RQ55J44yrs4Y
No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation and abolish selective services
@Maxx485038004yrs4Y
Yes, but with a possible deferment to the Army Corp of Engineers. There they can learn a trade and help rebuild American's crumbling infrastructure.
@8S6JHGR4yrs4Y
yes, to make them better people
@8SSR7YY4yrs4Y
everyone that is able should have to have some kind of tie with the military because it is a good way of motivation and experience
@8T2WB2B4yrs4Y
Yes, with the option of national service rather than military service. (E.g. community involvement programs)
@8XNT9ZQ3yrs3Y
The military does not want criminals, they like people who have education and skills. Few children at age 18 know what direction they want to pursue, public service for a year - be it military or other service would be very beneficial to aiding maturity for youth. Colleges today generally prolong adolescence.
@AaronAmede3yrs3Y
Yes, 4 years of service in the reserves in exchange for 4 years of college tuition free.
@8Y6XX9F3yrs3Y
Yes, I believe it will benefit society.
@8ZRVN7J3yrs3Y
No, service should be a choice. The people we'd be mandating to serve would do more harm than good.
@92ZYZRW3yrs3Y
There should be two years of mandatory service or 4 years and immunity to the draft or further conscription.
@spaceUnicorn0182yrs2Y
Yes, but only because the country is currently in a complicated geopolitical situation
@9884LCH2yrs2Y
They have freedom to choose there carrier.
@buday4vancouver4yrs4Y
1 year health screening and training, to see if they like it. No combat or tours.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, but enforce anyone aged 18+ and of either sex to conscript in the event of a major war
@93T2Z952yrs2Y
Yes, they should be required to provide at least 2 years, but only in the reserves, which includes mandatory boot camp and training.
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No, Milton claimed that conscription is inadequate in capitalist countries
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, Milton Friedman argued that conscription was unfair in capitalist countries.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, Milton Friedman argues that conscription is unfair in capitalist countries.
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No, Milton Friedman argues that conscription is unfair in a capitalist country..
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Deleted3yrs3Y
No, Milton Fridman claimed that Conscription is inadequate in capitalist countries
@LiamHal786386403yrs3Y
Yes but make combat roles optional
@9334YP33yrs3Y
No, every citizen should be armed and receive training however.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but also include First Responder as an alternative to military service
@93BW4X43yrs3Y
Citizens should be required to provide service in some form, but not required military service.
@3H2PX7K4yrs4Y
No, but everyone should be required to do two years of some sort of service work (military, government, nonprofit, etc.)
@8QG5XSM4yrs4Y
only if we are in times of crisis
@8YT8Q573yrs3Y
Those physically and mentally able should but those who arent shouldnt
@8ZGR65P3yrs3Y
no unless they are able to drink and or smoke after
@8MGBV4L4yrs4Y
@6HDD83R4yrs4Y
the age of enlistment should be at 21 years, joining the military should be on a voluntary and unpaid basis rather than mandatory (e.g. conscription)
@357TFXR4yrs4Y
No, that is a fascist policy
@4ZTD62K4yrs4Y
No, however it should be an alternative to prison like it used to be.
@5PYQTKR4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be military or other public service
@78S5M874yrs4Y
service should be a choice instead of an obligation
@kgtiberius4yrs4Y
No, but should incentivize National Service (including military) bonus for those who serve (such as tuition, education, financial reward of mortgage/rent and/or 401K pension programs).
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