Military conscription is something that won't be effective in India. I don't think the good general actually means that.
What he means is to create an institution where students of all age groups are taught essential skills, physical fitness, mental discipline and certain degree of self-defence techniques. This will instill in them what we see in citizens of countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland etc. There will also be less focus on crime and joblessness if these students are brought up with the military school of thought.
Let me give you an example from my personal life; my brothers all of them are in the defence forces' multiple branches. Their kids grow up in a military discipline environment. At the age of 8, the eldest son of my brother has the maturity what many common teenagers lack. He is well organized, he knows what to do when and not once has he been ever scolded for misbehaving.
Now look at what Gen. Singh said from the perspective of lakhs of college age unruly youths all over India, especially in places like small town areas of our country. They have nothing to do; they bunk to the nth level, get involved in drugs and extreme alcoholism which destroys their families and increases the rate of crimes. This is because they are not mature enough to understand the realities of life and how to responsibly enjoy. We all go through that stage.
A NCC-style discipline or Army standards of discipline will actually make them much more responsible and mature and even help them in their careers later.
I mean I will definitely support such an initiative.
As for those who talk about these guys trying to 'force' the institution upon people; Please Google how many democratic countries on earth have mandatory army service.
it wont be allowed for muslims.
On the contrary, a military style education and institution will instill in them a sense of security so that they don't have to suffer from politicized insecurities.
Ever seen muslim folks coming out of NCC or Army schools? Believe me, they are miles ahead of their co-religionists in maturity, sensibility, logic and national dedication, just like all other religion's pass-outs.