The 'Agniveers' would get the same allowance in areas like Siachen and other areas which are applicable to the regular soldiers serving at present. No discrimination against them in service conditions, Lt General Anil Puri further said.
Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting at his residence with the tri-service chiefs and discussed the rollout of the scheme and ways to pacify agitators. This is the second such meeting called by Rajnath Singh in two days.
As the recruitment process is also open to those below 18 years, the enrolment form will need to be signed by the parents for those aspirants who are below 18 years of age, the IAF notification said.
The leader also added that Pakistan is sowing the seeds of hatred in India. "There's a foreign conspiracy in recent targeted killings in J&K. We need to foil such attempts," added the defence minister.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that our neighbour has always resorted to anti-India activities. "The state also witnessed terror activities in the past. Pakistan continuously tries to disturb peace in the country through its approach of bleed India with a thousand cuts,” added Singh.
The Centre has brought in the scheme apparently to cut the ballooning salary and pension bills and carve out a youthful profile of the armed forces.
Earlier, on Monday, Rajnath Singh called for greater jointness of civil administration and Armed Forces to further strengthen national security and deal with future challenges that may emanate from the ever-evolving global situation.
President Ram Nath Kovind's term will end on July 24 this year. Thus an election is due to be held for electing a new President before July 24.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Pakistan now knows that India will win in conventional and futuristic war both.
Speaking at India TV's Samvaad, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India doesn’t consider China as an enemy but if they hurt our self-respect or try to capture our land then we shall respond with all might.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that even though Gujarat was a much-talked model, PM Narendra Modi was the favourite amongst all leaders.
Top ministers, dignitaries, and celebrities will be participating in the conclave to speak about the Modi government which has been in the power for the past 8 years.
The survey was conducted upon up the completion of eight years of the Modi government.
Rajnath Singh arrived on a 2-day visit to the Naval base in Uttara Kannada district to interact with personnel of the Indian Navy.
The launch of a ship marks the commencement of the next phase involving extensive outfitting activities by the shipyards readying these vessels for delivery.
Rajnath Singh was addressing a workshop on financial market organised by Lucknow branch of CIRC of ICAI in Lucknow on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fire at a building here which left at least 26 persons dead. He said Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund will be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives, and Rs 50,000 to the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually attend the meeting and address the party workers.
The Conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important maritime matters at the military-strategic level as well as interact with senior Govt functionaries through an institutionalised forum.
The ministry also decided to dispense with the requirement of the Integrity Pact Bank Guarantee (IPBG) to reduce the financial burden on the Indian defence industry, a move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing.
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