Agnipath Yojana: As protests break out across states, Center busts MYTHS around armed forces recruitment scheme
As several states witnessed protests against the Agnipath scheme, the Centre on Thursday (June 16) issued a fact sheet to clarify 'myths' around the armed forces recruitment scheme. On Tuesday, the Center had unveiled the "transformative" Agnipath scheme under which as many as 46,000 soldiers between the age group of 17 and a half years and 21 years will be hired this year into the three defence services. The Agnipath scheme aims to recruit soldiers--Agniveers-- in the Army, Navy and the Air Force mainly on a four-year short-term contractual basis.
Jun 16, 2022, 20:53 PM IST
Agneepath protest rages in Bihar: 22 trains cancelled, 6 diverted - Check complete list here
Agneepath Scheme Protest: The Agneepath project was announced by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday. Under the scheme, young people in the age group of 17-21 years will be able to join three branches of the armed forces (land, navy and air force) on a monthly contract of Rs 30-45,000 for four years. They will be called 'Agneeveer'.
Jun 16, 2022, 18:14 PM IST
Agneepath protests spread in Bihar: Dy CM says, 'students failed to understand...'
Agneepath scheme protest: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Agneepath recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces on a temporary basis.
Jun 16, 2022, 16:41 PM IST
Know about the benefits of Agnipath scheme
The protest against the Agnipath scheme is continuously increasing . Shocking pictures of protesting students are coming out from many state including Bihar. But know what is the Agnipath scheme and how much will the youth benefit from it.
Jun 16, 2022, 16:04 PM IST
Protesters set train on fire in Chapra
The protest against the Agnipath scheme is increasing continuously. Shocking pictures of students protesting are coming out from many districts of Bihar. One such picture has come from Chapra where the train was set ablaze.
Jun 16, 2022, 15:52 PM IST
Agneepath Yojana: Students protest on new recruitment scheme of Indian Army
The Government of India has come out with a new scheme for recruitment in the Indian Army in the name of Agneepath, but now the controversy has started on it. Many students in Bihar are on the streets against this decision of the government. The students are opposing the 4-year plan.
Jun 15, 2022, 21:38 PM IST
Agnipath scheme: Centre now announces degree programme for Agniveers - Details here
Ministry of Education, on June 15, announced a three-year programme by IGNOU for Indian youth that join the newly-announced AGNIPATH scheme.
Jun 15, 2022, 18:35 PM IST
DNA: Explained -- Thought behind new recruitment process in Indian Army
The Indian government's decision regarding the army will reduce the average age to serve in Indian army and more and more youth will be join. At present, the average age of Indian soldiers is 32 years, while in the US Army this average age is 27 years.
Jun 15, 2022, 01:22 AM IST
DNA: What is the meaning of serving only 4 years in Indian army?
The Government of India has announced a new plan regarding the Indian Army. The name of this new scheme is 'Agneepath'. Under this new scheme, now the youth of 17 and a half years to 21 years will be recruited in the army for only four years and they will be given the name of 'Agniveer'.
Jun 15, 2022, 01:14 AM IST
Agneepath Scheme will provide employment - Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has announced the 'Mission Agneepath' scheme of the Modi government. Under this scheme, soldiers will be recruited in the army for 4 years. Rajnath Singh said that under the Agneepath scheme, Indian youth will be provided an opportunity to serve in the Armed Forces as 'Agniveer'. This scheme has been brought to strengthen the security of the country and to give the opportunity of military service to our youth.
Jun 14, 2022, 15:02 PM IST
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has announces the 'Mission Agneepath'
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has announced the 'Mission Agneepath' scheme of the Modi government. Under this scheme, soldiers will be recruited in the army for 4 years. Rajnath Singh said that under the Agneepath scheme, Indian youth will be provided an opportunity to serve in the Armed Forces as 'Agniveer'. This scheme has been brought to strengthen the security of the country and to give the opportunity of military service to our youth.
Jun 14, 2022, 15:02 PM IST
