Hyderabad, Aug. 12 -- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday, August 12, that the state will collaborate with the Indian Army to encourage youth's participation in various Army recruitment drives.

He met the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command of the Indian Army, Lieutenant General C Rajesh Pushkar, and appealed for training programmes to be organised in various district headquarters to create awareness among local youth.

Responding positively to the CM's plea, Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar announced his readiness to set up training centres ahead of nationwide Army recruitment drives.

The CM also talked about disaster management and said the Army should play a proactive role in rescue operations,...