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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