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1. www.indiatoday.in › india-today-insight › storyFrom the India Today archives (2022) | Agnipath scheme ...

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   2 days ago · is the agnipath scheme the best way forward? Agnipath is meant solely for the recruitment of soldiers, sailors and airmen, not officers. Under the scheme, 46,000 recruits called Agniveers (40,000 for the army and 3,000 each for the navy and air force) between the ages of 17 and a half and 21 will be inducted this year.

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     Agnipath Scheme 2024: Enhanced Defence Budget And Benefits For Agniveers

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3. www.hindustantimes.com › india-news › forces-seek-toForces seek to raise Agnipath age limit to 23, increase ...

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   The Agnipath scheme, unveiled on June 14, 2022 lays out rules for the recruitment of soldiers in the armed forces (File Photo) ... The scheme was also at the centre of an intense debate in ...

4. www.indiatoday.in › india › storyChief of Defence Staff consults veterans on Agnipath ...

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   4 days ago · Opposition has sought a rollback of Agnipath scheme. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has begun consultations with veterans of the three services (Army, Navy and Air Force) on the Agnipath recruitment scheme. Chauhan also recently visited the Agniveer training centres of the three services and took stock of the ground situation.

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   What is the Agnipath scheme?

   • The Agnipath scheme, unveiled on June 14, 2022 lays out rules for the recruitment of soldiers in the armed forces (File Photo) The officials, who asked not to be named, attributed the suggested changes in the controversial scheme for recruiting soldiers that was introduced two years ago to a desire to boost “combat effectiveness”.

   Forces seek to raise Agnipath age limit to 23, increase retention to 50%

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   What are the critics of Agnipath scheme?

   • Critics of the policy say that the tenure of jawans hired under this scheme is rather short, and they don't have some of the benefits regular soldiers get (like pension), thus creating a division in the armed forces. Why is the opposition opposed to Agnipath scheme?

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   Does Agnipath scheme have a pension provision?

   • The Agnipath scheme does not have any pension provision but agniveers will be provided non-contributory insurance cover of Rs 48 lakhs for the duration of their engagement period in the Indian Army.

   Ex-Navy chief: 'Agnipath will degrade army's combat effectiveness'

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   Will Agnipath be overhauled?

   • The proposed overhaul of Agnipath, which will have to be approved by the government, is being sought at a time when the scheme has ignited a firestorm of controversy and deepened the political divide over its impact on national security.

   Forces seek to raise Agnipath age limit to 23, increase retention to 50%

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   5 days ago · The Indian army's much debated Agnipath scheme was yet again under scrutiny on July 1, when the opposition stirred up a controversy by saying that the army treats its jawans as “use-and-throw ...

7. www.businesstoday.in › india › storyEx-Navy chief: 'Agnipath will degrade army's combat ...

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   5 days ago · The Agnipath scheme, which was rolled out in June 2022, allows youth to serve in the armed forces for four years. Under the scheme, after four years of service, 25 per cent of soldiers will be ...

8. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › india › agnipath-willAgnipath will 'degrade' combat power & operational efficiency ...

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   4 days ago · Given that the govt is unlikely to scrap the radical Agnipath scheme, which is primarily aimed at slashing the ballooning salary and pension bills, the armed forces want the retention rate of ...

9. www.business-standard.com › politics › agniveerAgniveer controversy explained: From Rahul Gandhi's claim to ...

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   5 days ago · Singh highlighted that the Agnipath scheme, which recruits youths for four years with a potential extension for 25 per cent of them, is similar to recruitment schemes in countries like the US and UK. He emphasised the thorough consultation process before implementing the scheme.