“The Agneepath scheme has brought a revolutionary change in the process of recruitment in the armed forces of this country,” Singh said, adding that misunderstandings were being spread against it for political reasons. Should we demoralize the soldiers of the country? This is not justice,” he said while speaking at an event.
It has been announced that agniveer Demonetisation after four years (75% from each batch) will be given “priority” in CAPFs, government departments, PSUs and other agencies.
“If they want to do any other work, they will also be given loan facility at cheaper rate (besides) service fund 11.71 lakh exit package). The youth who leave after serving in the army for four years will be known as Agniveer for life.
Singh also emphasized that although the training period for Agniveers has been reduced (from 9-11 months to six months), “quality” will not be compromised at any cost.
The plan was announced after nearly two years of deliberation, involving the ex-servicemen community, and was decided on the basis of consensus. “We wanted people to have discipline and a sense of pride for the country,” Singh said.
It has been announced that firefighters being demobilized after four years (75% from each batch) will be given “priority” in the CAPFs, government departments, PSUs and other agencies.