During the Passing Out Parade (POP), the families of 1389 graduated Agniveers were also present at the event. Chief of Naval Staff Dinesh K Tripathi revived the post-sunset parade.
The Agniveers have been called ‘labourers’ and the adequacy of training and operational effectiveness of the armed forces has been questioned. Here are some points that bust these myths and provide a clear understanding of the Agnipath Scheme.
As future wars are going to be technologically intensive, greater resources are needed to develop systems to help Indian Navy remain a credible fighting force. The Agnipath scheme is designed in such a manner that it provides plenty of options to boost the combat effectiveness of the Navy.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai's announcement comes after PM Modi slammed the opposition in a veiled attack for spreading misconceptions about the Agnipath scheme while speaking at the Kargil Vijay Diwas function.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stoutly defended the 'Agnipath' scheme, saying there cannot be a more attractive scheme for the youth as it offers guarantee of a full-term government job for 'agniveers' who retire following a four-year tenure in the armed forces.
In June 2022, the government rolled out the Agnipath recruitment scheme for short-term induction of personnel with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three services.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces, and said that the Agnipath scheme does "gross injustice" to the youths of the country and called it "discriminatory" among jawans.
Delhi High Court had, on February 27, said the Agnipath scheme was formulated in the national interest, with laudable objective of maintaining national security.
Delhi: The High Court has dismissed pleas challenging the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces.
Agnipath scheme news: The High Court today was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the Centre has filed a consolidated reply copy in the matters recently.
Agnipath scheme: "The campaign against the Agnipath scheme will begin on August 7 and continue for over a week," the BKU national spokesperson said, seeking support of the farming community.
TMC on Agnipath: Raising the issue in Lok Sabha during a discussion on matters of urgent public importance under Rule 377, Roy said soldiers would be recruited for four years only under the Agnipath scheme with no retirement benefits like pension and medical insurance.
The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, provides for the recruitment of youth between the age of 17-and-a-half and 21 years for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years. Protests had erupted in several states against the scheme.
Agnipath Scheme: Requirement for aspirants to submit caste certificates & if required, religion certificates was always there. No change for Agniveer recruitment scheme in this regard, Army officials said.
Agnipath scheme: The top court said it is transferring the pleas as it would be appropriate if it has the benefit of the Delhi High Court's considered view on them.
Agnipath Protest: Sources said Manish Tewari, who has publicly lauded the Agnipath scheme and termed it as a much-needed reform in the armed forces, has taken a stand contrary to that taken by his party.
Under the Agnipath scheme, youths from 17-and-a-half years to 21 years will be inducted into the armed forces for a four-year tenure, while 25 per cent of them will be subsequently inducted for regular service.
Participating in the discussion on the resolution, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said he will soon raise the issue of Agnipath scheme with the prime minister and the Union home minister.
Manish Tewari has favoured the new Agnipath scheme saying it is a much-needed reform in the right direction.
The new recruitment scheme Agnipath was announced on June 14 by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Under this scheme, the youth will be recruited for 4 years and they will be called Agniveer.
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