No Chance of Rollback, Fears of Agniveers Becoming Mercenaries for Hire Totally Invalid: NSA Ajit Doval
2 years, 6 months ago

No Chance of Rollback, Fears of Agniveers Becoming Mercenaries for Hire Totally Invalid: NSA Ajit Doval

News 18  

There is no question of rolling back Agnipath, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said on Tuesday, backing the new recruitment scheme for the armed forces and denouncing violence by those opposing it. In an interview to news agency ANI, Doval urged the youth to express their concerns peacefully and called for investigation into the alleged involvement of coaching centres in instigating violent protests. The NSA also dismissed fears that Agnipath recruits, called Agniveers, who don’t get inducted into the Army, Navy or Air Force after their four-year tenure would become mercenaries for hire. An investigation must be done and thoroughly so.” He also dismissed fears that Agniveers who are not retained in the Army, Navy or Air Force after the four-year tenure under Agnipath will become mercenaries for hire.

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Agnipath: Why the Indian army’s new recruitment reform has triggered protests across the country
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath: Why the Indian army’s new recruitment reform has triggered protests across the country

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. India’s army is one of the largest in the …

Agnipath: End the violence
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath: End the violence

Hindustan Times  

Since a new short-term recruitment scheme for the armed forces was announced by the government last week, the country has been rocked by violent protests. The government and a section of the defence brass believe that it will lower the average age of the fighting corps, boost youthful energy and technological savvy in the forces, and put a lid on …

Will armed forces accept anti-Agnipath vandals? Top official responds
2 years, 6 months ago

Will armed forces accept anti-Agnipath vandals? Top official responds

Hindustan Times  

Addressing a press conference on the radical Agnipath military recruitment scheme amid protests in some states against it, a top army official, who was closely involved with the formulation of the policy, on Sunday said aspirants will have to give a written pledge they did not participate in violent protests against the plan. Police verification is mandatory, no one can …

Agnipath scheme: What the veterans from Armed Forces have to say about it
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: What the veterans from Armed Forces have to say about it

Op India  

The Indian government, in consultation with the heads of the three armed forces, unveiled the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of youngsters in the armed forces on Tuesday. To assuage critics’ concerns and offer a comprehensive picture of the scheme, OpIndia spoke with several armed forces veterans to understand the nitty-gritty of it. I also do understand that the challenges …

‘Agnipath’ scheme rolled out after wide-ranging consultations: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Agnipath’ scheme rolled out after wide-ranging consultations: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

As protests against the 'Agnipath' scheme intensified, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 18 strongly defended the new military recruitment model saying it was rolled out after wide-ranging consultations including with the ex-servicemen and suggested that a "misunderstanding" is being spread for political reasons. Maybe, there could be some confusion among the people as it is a new scheme," Mr. …

'Army Doesn't Need Hooligans, Those Burning Trains Not Fit for Forces': Ex-Army Chief on 'Agnipath' Arson
2 years, 6 months ago

'Army Doesn't Need Hooligans, Those Burning Trains Not Fit for Forces': Ex-Army Chief on 'Agnipath' Arson

News 18  

Agitators who indulged in goondaism, burning trains and buses, are not the people we would like to have in the armed forces as we are not interested in recruiting hooligans responsible for the violence, said General VP Malik, the Army chief during the Kargil war in 1999, amid arson across the country. Those people who indulged in goondaism, burning trains …

Experts sceptical of Agnipath scheme, say pilot project should have come first
2 years, 6 months ago

Experts sceptical of Agnipath scheme, say pilot project should have come first

India Today  

The Centre on June 14 unveiled the Agnipath scheme - a new short-term recruitment policy for Indian youth to serve in the armed forces. Some of them are about the ethos and values of the armed forces.” Bhatia further added, “I do feel that we should go slow and think over the apprehensions and treat this as a pilot project …

Agniveers Will Have A Host of Options after Agnipath Stint, Concerns Raised Misplaced: Govt Sources
2 years, 6 months ago

Agniveers Will Have A Host of Options after Agnipath Stint, Concerns Raised Misplaced: Govt Sources

News 18  

Entrepreneurship, further studies, priority in other jobs — Agniveers will have a multitude of options after completing their four-year-long stint with the armed forces, government officials said on Thursday after concerns expressed by some over the financial security of those inducted in the Agnipath scheme. The official also said that opportunities for youths to serve in the armed forces will …

Centre busts myths over Agnipath scheme, says future of Agniveers stable | Key Points
2 years, 6 months ago

Centre busts myths over Agnipath scheme, says future of Agniveers stable | Key Points

India Today  

As violent protests rocked Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh over the Centre's Agnipath Army recruitment scheme, the government has clarified that the future of the Agniveers is stable as several aspirants voiced concern on the same. Follow live updates here Myth: Future of Agniveers insecure Facts: Those wishing to be entrepreneurs will get a financial package and a …

Future of Agniveers not insecure, senior military officials consulted: Govt
2 years, 6 months ago

Future of Agniveers not insecure, senior military officials consulted: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Amid protests against the Centre's newly announced recruitment scheme Agnipath, South block officials on Thursday said the future of the scheme, contrary to what protesters are thinking, is not insecure. Extensive consultations with served armed forces officials were held for the last two years before launching the scheme and many former military officers supported the scheme, defence ministry officials said. …

Army veterans point out flaws in Agnipath recruitment scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Army veterans point out flaws in Agnipath recruitment scheme

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 15, 2022 13:55 IST The Indian military’s new OR recruitment strategy, packaged in Hindi as ‘Agniveers’ on a ‘Tour of Duty’ to protect motherland, is being relentlessly promoted by Union Ministers and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s leading lights, but many veterans have either chosen to stay silent or speak out against the ill-thought-out move. Veterans react Among …

Explained: What lies ahead for India’s new Agniveers after their four-year tenure
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: What lies ahead for India’s new Agniveers after their four-year tenure

Firstpost  

The Centre’s radical recruitment scheme, Agnipath, will see 25 per cent of Agniveers being enrolled in the Armed Forces as regular cadres on completion of four years. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande lauded the recruitment scheme, saying, “The scheme, one of the most significant initiatives, aims to make the Army a future-ready fighting force, capable of meeting multiple challenges, across …

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