New Delhi Aug 3 (IANS) Discovery Channel on Friday announced a search for citizen heroes who want to change India for the better.
The channel has brought onboard former military specialists who will shortlist and train 10 citizen heroes read a statement to IANS.
The shortlisted citizens will feature in a military based show "India s Citizen Squad" to be aired in November.
The show will see the ordinary citizens undergo an endurance boot camp a series of intense physical and mental challenges pushing the limits of their body and mind.
"There are citizens who have the courage the strength to take a stand for what is right. Those who don t want to be another dim face in a silent crowd. We are looking for such heroes. The aim is to train them and make them stronger physically mentally so that they become the change agents of the society " said Zulfia Waris Vice President Premium and Digital networks Discovery Communications India.
"This is a golden opportunity for millions of Indians who aspire to emulate military values in everyday life and change India for the better. I am confident that we will get a positive response from across the country."
The show will be aired on Discovery Channel Discovery World HD and on YouTube channel Veer by Discovery.

--IANS sug/rb/bg