Dehradun, Sept. 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the former Agniveers who have returned after serving the country are the pride of the state.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's office, CM Dhami said, "It is our responsibility to give them respect and employment opportunities. This decision is a concrete step towards securing the future of retired Agniveers. Our government is trying to provide employment to ex-servicemen and Agniveers in every way."

In this sequence, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, fulfilling another promise, has provided 10 per cent horizontal reservation to the retired Agniveers in the uniformed services of various departments.

In this regard, on Monday, the De...