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By: Shree1news, 01 MAR 2021
In his monthly radio address ‘Mann ki Baat’, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday was filled with praise for Silu Nayak, a 28-year-old from Odisha’s Jagatsinhpur district. Referred to as ‘Nayak Sir’, Silu Nayak imparts free of cost training to youngsters who want to be part of the security forces.
Silu Nayak himself had appeared for the written examination and interview for the recruitment of Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF), an arm of the Odisha Police in 2016. However, with no history of physical coaching, he backed out during the physical evaluation, feeling that he wouldn’t be able to qualify for the rigorous tests.
After he noticed hundreds of other aspirants failing to clear the physical evaluation, Nayak took a pledge to train aspirants for the armed forces, both physically and mentally. He also decided not to charge a fee for his services.
Nayak Sir is man on a mission: PM Modi
Referring to him as ‘Nayak Sir’ of Arakhuda village, Prime Minister Modi stated, “In reality, he’s a man on a mission, he provides free training to youths from his village and nearby areas for the physical and written tests.”
“The name of the organization of Nayak Sir is Mahaguru Battalion. The training touches upon all of the aspects from physical health to interviews and writing to training. You will be surprised to know that the individuals this organization has trained have secured their places in uniformed forces such because the Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF and BSF,” stated PM Narendra Modi during the 74th edition of his radio address Mann ki Baat.
The Prime Minister went on to add, “By the way, you will also be amazed to know that Silu Nayak Ji himself tried to get recruited in Odisha Police however couldn’t succeed. Regardless of this, on the basis of his own training, he has made many youths worthy of national service. Come, let us all wish Nayak Sir greater success for preparing more heroes for our country.”
Feeling more energetic after PM’s phrases, says ‘Nayak Sir’
Silu Nayak, who holds classes for youngsters near Devi riverbank has skilled 300 individuals up to now, 70 of whom have been recruited by the armed forces. Out of them, 18 joined the Indian Army, three joined the Indian Air Force, six have been recruited by the Indian Navy and 4 each by CRPF and BSF.
Others who have been trained by ‘Nayak Sir’ have also managed to find employment with numerous private security agencies.
Nayak himself wanted to join the Indian Army after graduation.
“I’m feeling honoured after receiving praise and recognition from PM Modi for my contribution to society. The PM’s accolades come with immense responsibility; our mission has become stronger now. We’re feeling more energetic now,” Silu Nayak told.
Source:A-N
