Agnipath is a game changer scheme for armed forces: Rajnath Singh

Agnipath is game changer scheme for armed forces: Defence Ministers

Agnipath recruitment scheme is a game changer initiative for the armed forces and it is going to act as force multiplier in making Indian military one of the best in the world with youthful outlook, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.

Agnipath is game changer scheme for armed forces: Rajnath Singh

When Agniveers return to the society after being equipped with all these qualities, they will contribute to nation building, he said. Singh added that helping 'Agniveers' would be a win-win situation for all as they will not only become 'Surakshaveers' for the nation by rendering their services in the armed forces, but also become 'Samriddhiveers' by contributing to the nation's prosperity.

Agnipath is a game changer scheme for armed forces: Rajnath Singh

The job roles/skill sets of Agniveers, while being trained and deployed with the armed forces, have been mapped with National Occupational Standards, in coordination with NSDC and Sector Skill Councils

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke via video conference on Wednesday at the MoU Exchange Ceremony 'Outreach Programme with Ministry of Education