NEW DELHI: No proposal is under consideration to scrap the Sahayak system in the Army, the Government today said, notwithstanding rising cases of jawans coming out openly against the colonial-era provision.
The clarification by Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre came in the Lok Sabha in response to a question.
“No proposal for scrapping the Sahayak system, presently in place in the Army, is under consideration in the Ministry at present,” he said, in a brief written reply.
Under the Sahayak or buddy system, a solider is attached to officers and their duties include protecting the officers, maintaining their weapons and equipment and helping them in carrying out their responsibilities. (AGENCIES)
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