Govt extends tenure of Agniveers by 2 years
- On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved a revised pathway for Agniveers, allowing those not initially selected for regular service to extend their tenure by two years. Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani announced the decision in Delhi.
- The Agnipath scheme, introduced on June 14, 2022, originally mandated that 75 per cent of Agniveers exit after four years. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed the Cabinet decision, calling it a "Second Tour of Duty" for qualifying personnel.
- Merit-Based selection continues for the 25 per cent of Agniveers eligible for immediate enrolment, while the remaining 75 per cent now gain a two-year extension to seek permanent absorption into the Armed Forces. This extends their total engagement from four to six years.
- Agniveers serving the additional two-year period will receive higher financial compensation and an enhanced Seva Nidhi package, General Subramani confirmed. He did not specify the revised pay structure or implementation details.
- By extending engagement from four to six years, the government aims to build a younger, technologically equipped Indian Defence Forces prepared for modern warfare. The changes retain experienced personnel while maintaining a youthful military profile.
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Agniveers get 2-year service extension: What changes under the revised Agnipath scheme?
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Govt extends tenure of Agniveers by 2 years
New Delhi, Nov 4: The government on Wednesday announced a two-year extension of tenure for Agniveers. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move came weeks before around 18,000 Agniveers were to exit the armed forces. Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani said all Agniveers will be given an opportunity for continuing their engagement in the armed forces. It will depend on the pe…
Govt extends Agniveer's tenure by 2 years
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a two-year extension of tenure for Agniveers, a decision made weeks before approximately 18,000 Agniveers were due to exit the armed forces. Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani stated that all Agniveers would have the opportunity to continue their service, subject to performance review.
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