The Union Cabinet approved the Agnipath military recruitment scheme on June 14, 2022. The Agnipath scheme, a new recruitment plan for the armed forces, focuses on including youngsters, marking a significant change in the way soldiers are recruited. Here’s all you need to know about it (Image: News18 Creative)
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It will allow Indian youth to serve in the armed forces for four years. (Image: News18 Creative)
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The scheme aims to bring about a transformational shift towards more tech-savvy armed forces by hiring youngsters who are in tune with contemporary technological trends. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Recruits will get an attractive monthly package along with risk and hardship allowances. (Image: News18 Creative)
A non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh to be provided to all recruits for the duration of the engagement period. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Up to 25 percent of each batch of Agniveers will be enrolled as regular cadre of the armed forces. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Enrolment will be undertaken through an online centralised system for all armed forces. (Image: News18 Creative)
