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10% reservation for females under Agniveer scheme in IAF from 2023, announces Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari
FirstpostAir Chief Marshal VK Chaudhari said that 3,000 Agniveer Vayu will be recruited in the Indian Air Force by the end of this year New Delhi: In big push towards women empowerment, the Indian Air Force Tuesday confirmed that the defence wing will be inducting female Agniveer from next year. IAF Chief VR Chaudhari today announced 10 per cent reservation for females under the Agniveer scheme in the Indian Air force. Addressing his annual press conference ahead of the 90th Air Force Day on 8 October, Air Chief Marshal VK Chaudhari said, “3000 Agniveer Vayu will be recruited in the Indian Air Force by the end of the year.” For the unversed, the announcement by the IAF is in line with what the Indian Army and the Indian Navy have already done. Granting a one-time waiver, on 16 June, the Centre announced extension of the Agniveer upper age limit for recruitments via Agnipath Scheme to 23 years from 21 years.
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