Apna.co has entered into a transformative partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Department of Ex Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The professional networking platform will offer ex-servicemen complimentary access to its platform, connecting them with hyperlocal career opportunities tailored to their respective regions empowering them in their transition from military to civilian life. 

The agreement was signed by Maj Gen Sharad Kapur, YSM, SM for DGR and Vikrant Gupta, CHRO of Apna.co.

Speaking about the partnership, Nirmit Parikh, founder and CEO, Apna, commented, "Our strategic collaboration with the Directorate General Resettlement aligns perfectly with our mission of empowering individuals through meaningful employment opportunities. By bridging the gap and connecting ex-servicemen with hyper local career opportunities, we aspire to support their transition into civilian life, honor their service to the nation, and contribute to their economic empowerment, ensuring they find fulfilling roles that match their skills and aspirations."

Maj Gen Kapur remarked, “This partnership would bring in more visibility of our ex-servicemen to the industry and corporates and help in achieving the objectives of providing skilled manpower and giving a dignified second career to our ex-servicemen.”
DGR, working under the guidance of the Ministry of Defence, is dedicated to resettling ex-servicemen from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. By joining forces with Apna.co, DGR aims to leverage the platform's capabilities and networks to facilitate the economic empowerment of ex-servicemen.