Air force to start selection process under Agnipath from June 24: IAF chief
2 years, 6 months ago

Air force to start selection process under Agnipath from June 24: IAF chief

Firstpost  

He added that raising the upper age limit to 23 for induction under the Agnipath scheme for the year 2022 would permit a larger section of youths to enroll under the new model of recruitment New Delhi: The selection process by the Indian Air Force for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme will start from June 24, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Friday. I am pleased to inform that the upper age limit for the first induction has been increased to 23 years,” Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said. The government on Thursday night increased the upper age limit for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme to 23 years from 21 for the year 2022. Training of first batch of Agniveers will begin in December, active service will start in mid-2023: Army Chief Unveiling the scheme on Tuesday, the government said youths between the ages of 17 and-a-half and 21 years would be inducted for a four-year tenure while 25 per cent of them will be subsequently inducted for regular service.

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First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers

Hindustan Times  

As a political firestorm rages over the controversial Agnipath recruitment model that cuts tenure and offers fewer service benefits, India’s first Agniveers have completed a rigourous eight-month training course and passed out from the navy’s elite diving school INS Venduruthy in Kochi as qualified clearance divers, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Agnipath scheme seeks to recruit soldiers …

Cong pledges to scrap Agnipath, reintroduce old army services recruitment scheme
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Cong pledges to scrap Agnipath, reintroduce old army services recruitment scheme

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday promised to scrap Agnipath and reintroduce the old system of armed services recruitment if voted back to power, hours after the party chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, wrote to President Droupadi Murmu reiterating concerns over the new scheme, which cuts tenure and offers fewer service benefits. Pilot cited Kharge’s letter and slammed the Agnipath scheme as merely a …

IAF Agniveer 2024 notification out at agnipathvayudac.in, check eligibility, how to apply
11 months, 2 weeks ago

IAF Agniveer 2024 notification out at agnipathvayudac.in, check eligibility, how to apply

India TV News  

IAF Agniveer 2024 notification: The Indian Air Force has released the notification for recruitment to the various posts of Agniveervayu intake 01/2025 under the Agnipath scheme. The candidates will be selected based on three phased stages: a computer-based test, physical fitness test, adaptability tests 1, 2, and medical examination. Visit the official website, agnipathvayu.cdac.in Click on 'Air Force Agniveer Application …

IAF Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2023: Registration process ends today, apply at agnipathvayu.cdac.in
1 year, 4 months ago

IAF Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2023: Registration process ends today, apply at agnipathvayu.cdac.in

Hindustan Times  

Indian Air Force will end the registration process for AF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2023 today, August 20. IAF Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2023: Registration process ends today “Indian Air Force invites ONLINE application from unmarried Indian male and female candidates for selection test from 13 October 2023 onwards to join the IAF as an AGNIVEERVAYU”, reads the official notification. IAF Agniveer Vayu …

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Apply online for 1300+ vacancies from today onwards
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Apply online for 1300+ vacancies from today onwards

India TV News  

Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023: Indian Navy is going to start the online registration process for Agniveer for the 02/2023 batch. Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023 Application Fee While submitting an online application, candidates must pay an examination fee of Rs. Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2023- Qualification Candidates Qualified in 10+2 examination with Maths & Physics and at least one …

Why the Delhi High Court upheld the Agnipath scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Why the Delhi High Court upheld the Agnipath scheme

India Today  

The Delhi High Court’s thumbs up for ‘Agnipath’ comes as a shot in the arm for the central government given how the military recruitment scheme, introduced last year, was dubbed by critics as unfair to the recruits. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad remarked that the border tensions with China had underlined the …

Army tweaks Agnipath scheme to widen scope, recruit skilled candidates
1 year, 10 months ago

Army tweaks Agnipath scheme to widen scope, recruit skilled candidates

India Today  

The Army has tweaked the Agnipath scheme to widen the eligibility criterion for Agniveers. The Agnipath scheme will now be open to pre-skilled youth, ITI/Polytechnics graduates in the technical category as it is looking to recruit skilled Agniveers for technical branches. According to the notification released on February 16, candidates who have passed Class 10 can apply to be recruited …

Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir
1 year, 11 months ago

Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir

India TV News  

The first-ever batch of Agniveers selected under the Agnipath scheme, which is Approximately 200 candidates were selected after rigorous tests which included physical and medical tests, written examination and document verification. The candidates were dispatched from the Army Recruiting Office in Srinagar on December 24 and were sent to various regiments of the Indian Army. The Agnipath scheme, unveiled on …

Agnipath attracting good numbers: Let’s not politicise it by linking it with Shinzo Abe death
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath attracting good numbers: Let’s not politicise it by linking it with Shinzo Abe death

Firstpost  

It was most unfortunate when a few politicians in India called Shinzo Abe’s killer a product of an Agnipath-like scheme. As per the Government of India release, nearly 7,50,000 candidates have registered for recruitment for the Indian Air Force’s 3,000 slots for short-term induction into the armed forces. It is a path-breaking service entry scheme for Indian armed forces. The …

Agniveers Suffering Disabilities During Training Could Get Extra Incentives, Govt Explores Options
2 years, 5 months ago

Agniveers Suffering Disabilities During Training Could Get Extra Incentives, Govt Explores Options

News 18  

The defence ministry is exploring the possibility of providing additional incentives to Agniveers if they are medically boarded out for suffering disabilities during their training period of six months, which is attributed to or aggravated by military training, senior government officials told News18. Under the Agnipath scheme launched last month, Agniveers will have a total service tenure of four years, …

Army and Navy recruitment process under Agnipath starts
2 years, 5 months ago

Army and Navy recruitment process under Agnipath starts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Army and Navy on Friday opened online registration for hiring of soldiers and sailors under the new four year tenure Agnipath scheme. The Indian Army plans to recruit 40,000 soldiers under the Agnipath scheme in the current financial year in two batches. While the Indian Navy has started the online registration process on Friday, the application window …

Army, Navy Begin Recruitment Under Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 5 months ago

Army, Navy Begin Recruitment Under Agnipath Scheme

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Army and Navy began their recruitment processes under the Agnipath scheme on Friday, the defence ministry stated. The Indian Air Force had on June 24 started its recruitment process under the scheme and it received 2.72 lakh applications till Thursday, the ministry said. The government had on June 16 increased the upper age limit for recruitment …

Agnipath scheme: IAF receives over 1.83 lakh applications in six days
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath scheme: IAF receives over 1.83 lakh applications in six days

Firstpost  

The Indian Air Force has received over 1.83 lakh applications under the Agnipath recruitment scheme within six days of the registration process, an official communication said. New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has received over 1.83 lakh applications under the Agnipath recruitment scheme within six days of the registration process, an official communication said. The government had on 16 June …

Agnipath recruitment scheme: IAF receives over 1.83 lakh applications in 6 days
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath recruitment scheme: IAF receives over 1.83 lakh applications in 6 days

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force has received over 1.83 lakh applications under the Agnipath recruitment scheme within six days of the registration process. Online exam process to start 24 July Agnipath eligibility criteria Age criteria Under the newly rolled out Agnipath scheme, only aspirants between 17-and-a-half years and 21 years of age are eligible for recruitment. The government had on June …

Has ‘Agnipath’ opened a Pandora’s box for the Narendra Modi government?
2 years, 5 months ago

Has ‘Agnipath’ opened a Pandora’s box for the Narendra Modi government?

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 26, 2022 18:00 IST On June 14, 2022, the Union Government of India announced a change to the recruiting policies of the armed forces. In contrast to the existing recruitment model, in which young people can go to a recruitment centre, pass a physical and written exam, followed by a medical test, then enrol for service in …

Agnipath registration opened by IAF, 3800 candidates register by 5pm Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath registration opened by IAF, 3800 candidates register by 5pm Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force on Friday started recruitment process under the Agnipath scheme by opening the registration window. The government had said that armed forces will hire 46,000 jawans in the age group of 17.5 to 21 years under Agnipath, the four-year short-term recruitment scheme. In four years, the Army will recruit 1.75 lakh soldiers, Indian Navy 12,500 …

Agnipath | 3,800 youth apply for IAF recruitment
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath | 3,800 youth apply for IAF recruitment

The Hindu  

Approximately 3800 youth have registered till 5pm on Friday, the first day of registration, for recruitment into the Indian Air Force under the new Agnipath scheme, according to an IAF official. To register, candidates may log on to https://t.co/kVQxOwkUcz#Agnipath#भारतीयवायुसेनाकेअग्निवीरpic.twitter.com/2ZQl8Ak6nn — Indian Air Force June 24, 2022 Overall 46,000 Agniveers are set to be recruited this year, 40,000 by Army, and …

Agniveers Will Be Continuously Assessed for 4 Years before They Make It to Merit List as Permanent Soldiers: Lt Gen BS Raju - News18
2 years, 6 months ago

Agniveers Will Be Continuously Assessed for 4 Years before They Make It to Merit List as Permanent Soldiers: Lt Gen BS Raju - News18

News 18  

Agniveers who join the Indian Armed Forces through the newly launched Agnipath recruitment scheme will be continuously assessed over four years on multiple objective and subjective parameters before a final merit list is drawn for their selection as permanent soldiers, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen BS Raju told News18. Explaining how the Army would ensure that the selection …

Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?

The Hindu  

On June 14, the government announced the Agnipath scheme, which fundamentally transforms the process of recruitment of soldiers, sailors and airmen into the three services. Hooda,, former Northern Army Commander, and Air Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur, former additional director general of Centre for Air Power Studies. AVM Manmohan Bahadur: When you’re talking about technology, and you have studied something in …

No change in recruitment process, regimentation under Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

No change in recruitment process, regimentation under Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

There is no change in the recruitment process of the armed forces, regimental process in the Army remains unchanged and the all-India, all-class nature remains unchanged for recruitment of Agniveers under the new Agnipath scheme, said Lt Gen Anil Puri, Additional Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs on Tuesday while stressing that objective was based on one thing, youthfulness …

Army issues notification for Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Army issues notification for Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

The Indian Army has issued the first notification for recruitment of Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, with the process set to begin in July and the first set of Agniveers to join service by June 2023. “Registration will be opened from July 2022 onwards by respective AROs for Agniveer general duty, Agniveer technical, Agniveer technical, Agniveer clerk/store keeper technical, Agniveer …

Centre issues ‘Agnipath’ recruitment notice, enrollment to begin from July
2 years, 6 months ago

Centre issues ‘Agnipath’ recruitment notice, enrollment to begin from July

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the nationwide uproar by youths and the Opposition over the central government proposed new ‘Agnipath’ scheme for the defence sector, the Centre on Monday issued a notification for the recruitment of cadets under the programme by launching an online portal for the registration of prospective ‘Agniveers’. “Registration will be opened from July 2022 by respective AROs …

Agnipath | No rollback, says Army official; Agniveer aspirants to be vetted for past behaviour
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath | No rollback, says Army official; Agniveer aspirants to be vetted for past behaviour

The Hindu  

Terming Agnipath the “only progressive step” to make the Army younger, a senior military officer on Sunday ruled out any rollback of the scheme, and said those applying for it should give an undertaking that they did not take part in protests that broke out after its announcement. Noting that recruitment was not held for two years due to the …

Agniveers to get 10% of defence, CAPF jobs
2 years, 6 months ago

Agniveers to get 10% of defence, CAPF jobs

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Centre on Saturday swung into action to quell the disquiet among the young aspirants against "Agnipath", the new recruitment policy for soldiers in the defence forces, and announced a slew of job opportunities in various sectors for the "Agniveers’ after they complete their four-year stint. The defence and home ministries announced a 10 per cent reservation in jobs …

Agnipath scheme explained point-by-point by Defence Ministry amid countrywide protests
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme explained point-by-point by Defence Ministry amid countrywide protests

India TV News  

Highlights Army, Navy & Air Force came out with broad schedule for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme One reason for this scheme is that it's being implemented to bring down age profile of armed forces Union Minister Rajnath Singh met three service chiefs amid escalating protests against 'Agnipath' Agnipath Scheme: There will be no rollback of the Agnipath scheme and …

Army, IAF propose agnipath hiring soon
2 years, 6 months ago

Army, IAF propose agnipath hiring soon

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid the continuing nationwide protests, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army said Friday that they would start the recruitment process under the “Agnipath” scheme within this month. The recruitment process for the Indian Air Force will begin on June 24,” he said. The Army Chief, Gen. Manoj Pande, on Friday said the training of the first …

Air Force to begin recruitment under Agnipath scheme from June 24 as protests continue
2 years, 6 months ago

Air Force to begin recruitment under Agnipath scheme from June 24 as protests continue

India Today  

The Indian Air Force is set to become the first service to kick off selection under the new Agnipath recruitment model. The recruitment process for Indian Air Force will begin on June 24." This comes amid spiralling protests over Centre's new army recruitment scheme in various part of the country, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The Centre on Tuesday unveiled …

Age relaxation for Agnipath scheme indicates govt's concern for the youth: Rajnath Singh
2 years, 6 months ago

Age relaxation for Agnipath scheme indicates govt's concern for the youth: Rajnath Singh

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the ‘Agnipath’ scheme is a golden opportunity for the Indian youth to join the Armed forces and serve their motherland. Keeping in mind the future of the youth, as per Rajnath Singh, the government, on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has increased the age limit for the recruitment of ‘Agniveers’ …

Agnipath | Army to start formal recruitment process in two days
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath | Army to start formal recruitment process in two days

The Hindu  

As protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme intensified, the Army, Navy and the Air Force on Friday announced that they will start the enrolment process under the new model by next week while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to the youths wanting to join the armed forces to start preparing for the induction. Chaudhari told PTI that the selection …

BJP leaders, Army chief mount defence for Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

BJP leaders, Army chief mount defence for Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

Amid escalating protests and violence over the ‘Agnipath’ scheme which fundamentally revamped the recruitment of soldiers into the armed forces, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 17 said that the one-time waiver, increasing the entry age of recruitment to 23 years for the first cycle, indicates that “the government cares for our youth.” Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande told …

Agnipath scheme: Army chief hails govt's decision to increase age limit, says it will provide opportunity to youth
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Army chief hails govt's decision to increase age limit, says it will provide opportunity to youth

India Today  

In a one-time waiver, the Central government has increased the upper age limit for the Agnipath scheme from 21 to 23 years. Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande said that the government’s decision has been received to grant a one-time waiver for the recruitment cycle of 2022. General Manoj Pande hailed the government decision and said that it will provide …

Agnipath scheme: Army chief to announce schedule of recruitment process shortly
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Army chief to announce schedule of recruitment process shortly

Live Mint  

Amid the violent protest against the Agnipath scheme across the country, the Army Chief General said he will be announcing the schedule of the recruitment process shortly. Army Chief General Manoj Pande said the new Agnipath recruitment scheme will provide an opportunity to youth who despite the pandemic were preparing to join the defence forces. Separately, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh …

No 'Job Insecurity' But 'Good Opportunity': 6 Key Points on Myths & Facts of the Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

No 'Job Insecurity' But 'Good Opportunity': 6 Key Points on Myths & Facts of the Agnipath Scheme

News 18  

Trains were set afire, public and police vehicles attacked and personnel injured as protests over?Agnipath? As the violence spiralled, the government raised the upper age limit to 23 years from 21 years for recruitment under the scheme for the year 2022, without making a reference to the turmoil. LIVE UPDATES But the government also issued a clarification, asserting that the …

Govt extends entry age for Agnipath scheme by 2 years for 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt extends entry age for Agnipath scheme by 2 years for 2022

Op India  

Amid the violent protests against the Agnipath scheme for recruitment into armed forces, the Ministry of Defence has decided to extend the maximum age of candidates by two years for the year 2022. A press release issued by the Press Information Bureau said, “The Government has decided that a one-time waiver shall be granted for the proposed recruitment cycle for …

Agnipath scheme: Govt increases upper age limit to 23 years as protests rage
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Govt increases upper age limit to 23 years as protests rage

India Today  

In a one-time waiver, the Central government has increased the upper age limit for the Agnipath scheme from 21 to 23 years. Accordingly, the upper age limit for the recruitment process for the Agnipath scheme was increased to 23 years. MASSIVE PROTESTS Meanwhile, nationwide protests continued for the second day on Thursday against the central government’s Agnipath scheme in Bihar, …

Agnipath: Amid Protests, Centre Raises Entry Age Limit to 23 Years As 'One-Time Waiver'
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath: Amid Protests, Centre Raises Entry Age Limit to 23 Years As 'One-Time Waiver'

News 18  

The Centre on Thursday raised the upper entry age limit for recruitment under the new Agnipath military scheme to 23 years from 21 amid large-scale protests across the country. Accordingly, the upper age limit for the recruitment process for the Agnipath scheme for 2022 is increased to 23 years.” The Centre’s newly launched military recruitment scheme, unveiled earlier this week, …

Upper age limit for Agnipath scheme hiring raised to 23 for 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Upper age limit for Agnipath scheme hiring raised to 23 for 2022

The Hindu  

Amid widespread protests, the Union government on Thursday increased the upper age limit to 23 from 21 for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme for the year 2022. The note said it is a myth that “no consultation” was held with former armed forces officers before announcing the decision. but there have not been any instances of them joining the anti-national …

Agnipath recruitment scheme: What is it and why are defence aspirants protesting
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath recruitment scheme: What is it and why are defence aspirants protesting

Live Mint  

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday unveiled the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and the Air Force largely on a four-year short-term contractual basis. Agniveers – recruits in the Agnipath scheme – will form a distinct rank in the three services, and will also wear a distinct insignia as part of their uniform. Concerns of …

Agnipath Scheme Will Provide Trained Pool of Soldiers if Need Arises After 4-year Term: Senior Army Official
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath Scheme Will Provide Trained Pool of Soldiers if Need Arises After 4-year Term: Senior Army Official

News 18  

Chief of Staff of the Army’s Eastern Command Lt General K K Repswal on Wednesday said that recruitment of young soldiers under the Agnipath’ scheme will provide availability of a trained pool in case of any requirement even after conclusion of their four-year term in the armed forces. “It’s a trained pool available to you and if the situation so …

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 …

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. …

Agnipath scheme: Age limit increased from 21 to 23 amid countrywide protests
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Age limit increased from 21 to 23 amid countrywide protests

India TV News  

Highlights The upper age limit for new recruits for the 'Agnipath scheme' has been extended from 21 to 23 Govt decided that a one-time waiver shall be granted for the proposed recruitment cycle for 2022 Centre on Tuesday unveiled ambitious scheme for recruitment of youth aged between 17 ½ - 21 years Agnipath scheme: The upper age limit for new …

Three-year Bachelor’s degree programme for Agnipath recruits
2 years, 6 months ago

Three-year Bachelor’s degree programme for Agnipath recruits

The Hindu  

A day after the Cabinet approved the Agnipath scheme for temporary recruitment to the armed forces, the Ministry of Education on Wednesday said it will launch a three-year bachelor’s degree programme that will give credits to serving defence personnel who avail the scheme. The aim is to “enhance the future career prospects of our Agniveers, and equip them for various …

Agnipath scheme will induce never-give up trait in youths: Vice-admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme will induce never-give up trait in youths: Vice-admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

India Today  

The Centre on Tuesday unveiled a new short-term recruitment policy for Indian youth to be a part of the armed forces for four years. On the selection process in the Navy, Tripathi says, “We are planning to enroll agniveers from all parts of the nation utilising contemporary technology, practices, and systems, including specialised rallies and campus interviews at technical institutes …

Protest in Bihar over Agnipath scheme to recruit soldiers
2 years, 6 months ago

Protest in Bihar over Agnipath scheme to recruit soldiers

The Hindu  

Hundreds of protesters blocked national highways and railway tracks in different parts of Bihar on Wednesday over the Central government’s Agnipath scheme to recruit youth into the armed forces on short-term contract. We’ll continue to protest until the government takes some meaningful decision on this to help us,” said the protesters in Muzaffarpur while asking, “Why has no BJP leader …

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 …

Opinion | Agnipath: Key to younger armed forces
2 years, 6 months ago

Opinion | Agnipath: Key to younger armed forces

India TV News  

The Centre on Tuesday unveiled an innovative scheme named ‘Agnipath’ for the recruitment of new soldiers to the army, navy and air force. Under this scheme, fresh recruits will serve for four years in the armed forces, and 75 per cent of them will be demobilized after getting an exit package called “Sewa Nidhi” to the tune of Rs 11.71 …

Government unveils Agnipath, radical new plan to recruit youths to armed forces
2 years, 6 months ago

Government unveils Agnipath, radical new plan to recruit youths to armed forces

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday unveiled ‘Agnipath’, a radical recruitment policy for the armed forces under which ‘Agniveers’ will be hired on four-year contracts for the three defence services. It is a transformative scheme," said defence minister Rajnath Singh at a press conference flanked by three service chiefs — Chief of Army Staff Gen. Manoj Pande, Chief of Naval …

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