Central government approved the Agneepath scheme

Central government approved the Agneepath scheme

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Category : National Published on: June 16 2022

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The Centre has cleared the AGNIPATH Scheme for recruitment of youth in the Armed Forces.
The youth selected under this scheme will be known as Agniveers.
The AGNIPATH Scheme cleared by Cabinet Committee on Security allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a period of four years.
Over forty six thousand Agniveers to be recruited this year.
This is a major defence policy reform introduced by the Government to usher in a new era in the Human Resource policy of the three services.
Agniveers will get a salary of 30,000 rupees to 40,000 rupees per month and allowance as applicable.
Agniveers will be provided non-contributory Life Insurance Cover of 48 lakh rupees for the duration of their engagement period in the Indian Armed Forces.

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