ASDM of Assam Govt & Indian Army signed MoU for Ex-Servicemen

Current Context: Assam government has indeed signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army for the upskilling of ex-servicemen and their dependents.

• This initiative was announced by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who expressed confidence that this program would greatly assist ex-servicemen and their dependents in gaining remunerative employment and self-employment.
• The MoU was signed as part of a broader effort by the Assam government to provide benefits to the ex-servicemen community, including job reservations.
• This is a significant step towards strengthening military-civilian administration ties in the state and spreading the valorous saga of the medieval-era Ahom army commander across the country.
• The Chief Minister also mentioned that it is important that the valorous saga of a personality such as Lachit Borphukan doesn’t remain confined within the perimeters of the State alone.

Question:

Q.1 Who announced the initiative of the MoU signed between the Assam government and the Indian Army?
a. Prime Minister of India
b. President of India
c. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
d. Indian Army Chief