Indian Army AGNIPATH Recruitment and help the Jobless youth..👍

 

*  Vacancy      : 46,000 Posts
*  Job Role     : Agniveer
*  Qualify        : 8th, 10th, 12th
*  Age             : 17 to  23
*  Salary         : Rs.30,000 - 40,000/-
*  Location     : All Over India
*  Selection    : Physical, Medical
*  Apply Mode: Online

This message is very useful for the job seeker. Kindly share this information with at least one group, Benefits of AGNIPATH

1st Year: Rs.21000 × 12 = Rs. 2,52,000
2nd Year: Rs.23100 × 12 = Rs. 2,77,200
3rd Year: Ra.25580 × 12 = Rs. 3,06,960
4th Year: Rs.28000 × 12 = Rs. 3,36,000
4 Years Total = Rs.11,72,160

Retirement Time after 4th Year: Rs.11,71,000

Grand Total after 4th Year = Rs. 23,43,160

Plus:
1. Excellent Army Training,
2. Food, Clothes, Boarding & Lodging @ Army Regimental Life for 4 years.
3. Disciplined Lifestyle and
4. Matured Mindset.

Job Offers after 4 Years from:

1. Tri-Forces (Army, Navy, Airforce)
2.. CRPF
3. Railway Protection Force
3. GRP
5. CISF
6. BSF
7. Customs & Central Excise
8. Forest Departments
9. ONGC
10. IOCL
11. HPCL
12. Indian Railways
13. State Police
14. Banks
15. Airports
16. Seaports
17. Traffic Police Depts
18. Toll Plazas
19. ATMs
20. NMDC
21. SAIL
22. All Central PSUs
23. All State PSUs.
24. Task Force
25. Corporates like TATAs, Wipros, Mahindras.
26. Private Security Agencies
27. Logistics Companies
28. Cargo Companies
29. Warehousing Cos.
30. Road Transport Corps (RTCs)
31. Private Transport Cos.
32. Airliners (Indigo, SpiceJet, Tata Vistara etc etc)
33. Community Policing.
and Many MORE...

And, youth get excellent training to face rioters/looters/anti-social elements.

So, Dear YOUTH, please urgently learn that AGNIPATH is very important in your life and a Great Gift. No doubt in it.

And, 10% Quota for Agniveers in Coast Guard, Defence, Civilian Posts, and in nearly 100 Defence PSUs & Defence R&D Units viz....
1. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (All 38 Divisions/Units of HAL and HAL JV Companies)
2. Bharat Electronics Ltd (all 10 Units)
3. Bharat Dynamics Ltd
4. BEML Ltd.
5. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)
6. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
7. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE)
8. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
9. Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
10. Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited
11. Gliders India Ltd
12. Troop Comforts Ltd
13. Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL)
14. Munitions India Limited (MIL)
15. Yantra India Limited (YIL)
16. India Optel Limited (IOL)
17. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Labs/Units
18. Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM)
19. Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG)
20. Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)
21. Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE)
22.Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)
23. Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE)
24. Centre for Air Borne System (CABS)
25. Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR)
26. Centre for Advanced Systems (CAS)
27. Integration of Strategic Systems
28. Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC)
29. Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM)
30. Centre for Fire, Explosive & Environment Safety (CFEES)
31. Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS)
32. Centre for Millimeter Wave Semiconductor Devices & Systems (CMSDS)
33. Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE)
34. Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE)
35. Defence Bio-engineering & Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL)
36. Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL)
37. Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre
38. Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL)
39. Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER)
40. DRDO Integration Centre (DIC)
41. Integration of Strategic System
42. Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (43. High Altitude Agro-animal Research
44. Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Science (DIPAS)
45. Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR)
46. November Defence Laboratory (DL)
47. Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL)
48. Defence Materials & Stores R&D Establishment (DMSRDE)
49. Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL)
50. Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE)
51. Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL)
52. Defence Research Laboratory (DRL)
53. Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL)
54. Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)
55. High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
56. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS)
57. Institute of Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA)
58. Institute of Technology Management (ITM)
59. Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE)
60. Integrated Test Range (ITR)
61. Joint Cypher Bureau (JCB)
62. Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC)
63. Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE)
64. Military Institute of Training (MILIT)
65. Mobile Systems Complex (MSC)
66. Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC)
67. Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL)
68. Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL)
69. Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL)
70. Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE)
71. Recruitment and Assessment Center (RAC)
72. Research Centre Imarat (RCI), HYD
73. Research & Development Establishment (Engrs)
74. DRDO Research & Innovation Centre (RIC)
75. Scientific Analysis Group (SAG)
76. Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE)
77. Snow and Avalanche Complex
78. Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL)
79. Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)
80. Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) DIHAR)


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23,43,160/- रुपयांची अग्निपथ योजना 24 जूनपासून सैन्य नोंदणीसाठी आणि ऑनलाइन परीक्षा 25 जुलैपासून सुरू होईल ही माहिती आजूबाजूच्या मुलांपर्यंत पोहोचवा.

ही माहिती तुमच्या मित्रांना आणि नातेवाईकांना नक्कीच पाठवा.

 तयारी कोणासाठी केली जात आहे हे तुम्ही समजून घेत असाल, त्यामुळे वेळ असताना आपणही भरतीची तयारी सुरू केली पाहिजे

 पहिले वर्ष- 21,000×12= 2,52,000

 दुसरे वर्ष - 23,100×12= 2,77,200

 तिसरे वर्ष- 25,580×12= 3,06,960

 चौथे वर्ष- 28,000×12= 3,36,000

 चार वर्षांत एकूण 11 लाख 72 हजार 160 रुपये, त्यानंतर सेवानिवृत्तीवर 11 लाख 71 हजार रुपये दिले जातील.

 सैन्यात नोकरी, जेवण, उपचार वगैरे सर्व मोफत आहे, म्हणजे जे वय चहा-सिगारेटमध्ये घालवलं जातं, त्यात 23 लाख 43 हजार 160 रुपये कमावण्याची सुवर्णसंधी आहे. ती 4 वर्षे.

 तुम्ही 17 ते 23 वयोगटातील मुलांनी अग्निपथ योजनेअंतर्गत भारतीय सैन्यात भरती होणे आवश्यक आहे.  समजून घ्या मोदी जी तुम्हाला सरकारी पैशाने 4 वर्ष सैन्य प्रशिक्षण देणार, सोबत एवढ्या पैशात नोकरी नाही, 12वी किंवा ग्रॅज्युएशन करून थेट अग्निपथच्या वाटेवर जा, हे तुमचे भविष्य आहे आणि आमचेही.

 त्यानंतर वयाच्या 24-25 व्या वर्षी सेवानिवृत्तीनंतर या पैशातून व्यवसाय सुरू करा, नाहीतर भारतीय लष्कराच्या प्रशिक्षणासोबतच लष्कराची शिस्तही तुम्हाला खूप उपयोगी पडेल.  जीवन आता ज्या मार्गाने जात आहे त्यापेक्षा नक्कीच चांगले आहे.  त्यामुळे अग्निपथ योजनेच्या निषेधाचा भाग बनू नका, तर समजून घ्या की सैन्यात मोठ्या प्रमाणात पोहोचू नये म्हणून तुमच्यासाठी असलेले आरक्षण आता संपले आहे.

  आणि विचार करा वयाच्या 24 व्या वर्षी सैन्याचे प्रशिक्षण घेऊन एकूण 0 ते 11 लाख रुपये, पगार म्हणून मिळणारे सगळे पैसे संपवले तरी निवृत्तीच्या वेळी मिळणारे 11 लाख 71 हजार रुपये कमी नाहीत.

 जास्तीत जास्त मुलांना सांगा 🏃🏃🏃सदस्यांना फॉरवर्ड करा

अग्नीपथ’ : विशाल दृष्टीकोन ठेवून चालू केलेली परिवर्तनकारी योजना !

सरकारने सैन्यासाठी चालू केलेल्या ‘अग्नीपथ’ योजनेवर टीका केली. या पार्श्वभूमीवर ही योजना नेमकी काय आहे ? या योजनेवर होणारी टीका आणि त्याविषयीचे खंडण, तसेच या योजनेविषयी तरुणांनी दिलेले अभिप्राय

 कित्येक वर्षे सैन्यात भरती करण्याविषयीच्या योजनेमध्ये पालट करून जून २०२२ मध्ये केंद्र सरकारने ‘अग्नीपथ’ योजना लागू केली. ही योजना भूदलातील सैनिक, नौदलातील खलाशी आणि वायूदलातील एअरमन यांची भरती करण्यासाठी लागू करण्यात आली. या योजनेनुसार जे कुणी भरती केले गेले आहेत, त्यांना ‘अग्नीवीर’, असे संबोधले जाईल. प्रारंभीला वर्ष २०२२ मध्ये सरकारने ४० सहस्र अग्नीविरांची भरती करण्याचे नियोजन केले होते. कायमस्वरूपी भरती केलेले आणि अग्नीवीर यांचे अपेक्षित प्रमाण ५०ः५० होईपर्यंत अग्नीविरांच्या भरतीचे प्रमाण हळूहळू वाढवत नेले जाईल. या योजनेमुळे लष्करात भरती होणार्‍यांचे सरासरी वय ३२ वर्षांवरून २४ ते २६ वर्षे असे न्यून करता येईल, असा अंदाज केला गेला.

 

१. काय आहे अग्नीपथ योजना ? आणि योजनेतील अग्नीविरांना कोणते लाभ मिळणार आहेत ?

अ. अग्नीपथ योजनेतून भरती झालेल्यांच्या नोकरीचा कालावधी

 

४ वर्षांचा असून त्यांना ‘ग्रॅच्युइटी’ (उपदान) किंवा निवृत्ती वेतन नसेल. त्यांचा ४ वर्षांचा कालावधी संपल्यावर जे इच्छुक आहेत, त्यापैकी २५ टक्के अग्नीविरांना सैन्यात नियमित सेवेत घेतले जाईल. इतर अग्नीविरांना वेगवेगळ्या राज्यातील सरकारी संस्था किंवा राज्य पोलीस दल यांमध्ये नोकरी मिळण्यास प्राधान्य दिले जाईल. केंद्रीय सशस्त्र दल आणि आसाम रायफल्स यामध्ये १० टक्के जागा अग्नीविरांसाठी राखीव ठेवल्या जातील. गृह विभाग आणि संरक्षण खाते यांमध्येही अग्नीविरांसाठी १० टक्के जागा राखीव असतील.

 

 

आ. या योजनेखाली नावनोंदणी करण्यासाठीचे वय १७ वर्षे ५ मास ते २१ वर्षे असेल. ही भरती सर्व प्रकारच्या श्रेणीसाठी अखिल भारतीय स्तरावर केली जाईल. अग्नीवीर म्हणून भरती होऊ इच्छिणार्‍यांची शैक्षणिक पात्रता १० वी उत्तीर्ण अशी असेल. याखेरीज त्यांना ठरवण्यात आलेली शारीरिक आणि मानसिक क्षमता सिद्ध करावी लागेल.

 

इ. भरतीच्या वेळी अग्नीवीर अविवाहित असले पाहिजेत. त्यानंतर त्यांच्या ४ वर्षांच्या नोकरीच्या कालावधीत त्यांना विवाह करण्याची अनुमती दिली जाणार नाही.

 

ई. अग्नीविरांना पहिल्या वर्षात प्रतिमास एकूण वेतन ३० सहस्र रुपये दिले जाईल आणि नंतर हळूहळू त्यात वाढ होऊन चौथ्या वर्षापर्यंत वेतन ४० सहस्र रुपये असेल. याखेरीज त्यांना सर्व अधिकृत भत्ते मिळतील.

 

उ. नोकरीच्या कालावधीत अग्नीविरांना देण्यात येणार्‍या वेतनापैकी ३० टक्के वेतन सेवा निधी फंडामध्ये जमा केले जाईल. केंद्र सरकारही तेवढीच रक्कम या फंडामध्ये जमा करील. ४ वर्षांचा कालावधी पूर्ण झाल्यानंतर अग्नीविरांना करविरहित १० लाख ४ सहस्र इतकी रक्कम आणि त्यावरील व्याजही मिळेल. (एकूण रक्कम ११ लाख ७१ सहस्र रुपये होईल.)

 

ऊ. सर्व अग्नीविरांना ‘अग्नीवीर प्रशिक्षित’ प्रमाणपत्र देण्यात येईल. या प्रमाणपत्रामध्ये त्या अग्नीविराने मिळवलेली योग्यता आणि त्याने प्राप्त केलेली कौशल्ये यांचा उल्लेख करण्यात येईल. जे १० वी इयत्ता उत्तीर्ण होऊन या सेवेत रूजू होतील, त्यांना नंतर १२ वी उत्तीर्ण झाल्याचे प्रशस्तीपत्रक दिले जाईल.

 

ए. अग्नीवीर जर युद्धामध्ये मरण पावला, तर ४८ लाख रुपये विनासहयोगी विमा, ‘एक्स ग्रॅटीआ’ म्हणून ४४ लाख रुपये आणि त्याची सेवा निधीतील रक्कम असे मिळून एकूण १ कोटी रुपये त्याच्या कुटुंबियांना दिले जातील.

 

 

२. ‘अग्नीपथ’ योजनेविषयी केली जाणारी टीका आणि त्यावरील खंडण

या योजनेविषयी अप्रसन्नता व्यक्त करणे आणि त्यावर टीका करणे, हे नेहमीचे आहे. विशेषतः नेहमी विरोध करणारे आणि समीक्षण करणारे टीका करतील. सद्यःस्थितीत यामुळे सुरक्षिततेची भावना निर्माण होईल. ‘अग्नीपथ’ योजनेविषयी जी टीका होत आहे, त्या सूत्रांविषयीची चर्चा येथे केली आहे.

 

२ अ. टीका : अग्नीविरांना सेवा वर्षे पूर्ण झाल्यानंतर नवीन आयुष्य प्रारंभ करणे आव्हान होणार ! : पहिली टीका, म्हणजे ४ वर्षांचा अल्प कालावधी हा योजनेचा निराशाजनक पैलू आहे. वर्ष १९६५ पूर्वी सैनिक म्हणून सेवा करण्याचा किमान कालावधी ७ वर्षांचा होता आणि त्यापैकी दोन तृतीयांश सैनिक हे निवृत्तीवेतनाविना निवृत्त होत असत. असे निवृत्त झालेले सैनिक आपल्या कुटुंबियांना आधार देण्यासाठी शेतीकडे किंवा अन्य व्यवसायाकडे वळले. त्यांच्यासाठी जीवन जगणे कठीण झाले; कारण बहुतांश जण अल्पशिक्षित होते आणि २७ ते ३० वर्षे वय असतांना नवे आयुष्य प्रारंभ करणे त्यांच्यासाठी एक आव्हान होते.

 

खंडण : सेवा वर्षे पूर्ण झाल्यानंतर अग्नीविरांना नोकरी / व्यवसाय यांच्या नवीन संधी उपलब्ध : या तुलनेत अग्नीवीर म्हणून सेवेत रूजू झालेले तुलनात्मक दृष्टीने अल्पवयात, म्हणजे २५ व्या वर्षी आपली सेवा पूर्ण करतील. विवाहित नसल्याने त्यांना कुटुंबियांचे उत्तरदायित्व अल्प प्रमाणात असेल. त्यापैकी २५ टक्के जणांना लष्करात सामावून घेतले जाईल, तर उर्वरितांना सरकारी संस्थांमध्ये नोकरी मिळवण्यास संधी उपलब्ध होईल. खासगी क्षेत्रामधील आस्थापनांनीही ‘अग्नीविरांना प्राधान्य दिले जाईल’, असे घोषित केले आहे. त्यामुळे दुसर्‍यांदा कोणता व्यवसाय करू ? हा प्रश्न नसेल. याखेरीज सर्व अग्नीविरांना १२ वी उत्तीर्ण झाल्याविषयीचे प्रशस्तीपत्रक मिळेल. अतिरिक्त कौशल्य प्राप्त करण्यासाठी ते ‘नॅशनल इन्स्टिट्यूट ऑफ ओपन स्कूलींग’ यांनी घोषित केलेल्या विशेष अभ्यासक्रमासाठी प्रवेश मिळवू शकतील. ज्यांना उद्योजक व्हायचे असेल, ते आपल्या सेवा निधीमधील ११ लाख ७१ सहस्र या रकमेतून एखादा उद्योग चालू करू शकतील. त्यांच्या उद्योगांना सरकार साहाय्य करील.

 

२ आ. टीका : नियमित सैनिकांपेक्षा न्यून निधी मिळण्याची भीती : अनेक जणांनी म्हटले आहे की, अग्नीवीर म्हणून युद्धात मरण पावणार्‍याला नियमित सेवेतील सैनिकांपेक्षा न्यून प्रमाणात निधी मिळेल.

 

खंडण : प्रत्यक्षात अग्नीविरांना भरघोस निधी मिळणे : त्यांना अल्प प्रमाणात निधी मिळेल, हे मान्य आहे; परंतु या दोघांच्या नोकरीतील अटी वेगवेगळ्या आहेत. त्यामुळे तशी तुलना करणे योग्य ठरणार नाही. तरीही अग्नीविरांसाठी १ कोटी रुपयांचे ‘पॅकेज’ (निधी योजना) आहे. अलीकडेच हुतात्मा झालेल्या अशोक लक्ष्मण गवाटे याच्या कुटुंबियांना लष्करातील कल्याण निधीतील रक्कम धरून एकूण १ कोटी ३ लाख रुपये मिळाले. याखेरीज त्याच्या नोकरीचा ४ वर्षांचा कालावधी संपेपर्यंत त्याचे पूर्ण वेतन मिळणार आहे. निवृत्त सैनिकाला मिळणार्‍या सवलतींचा विचार करता ‘शॉर्ट सर्व्हिस कमिशन्ड्’ अधिकार्‍यांनाही अशी सवलत मिळत नाही.

 

२ इ. टीका : अग्नीविरांना बंदुकीचे प्रशिक्षण मिळाल्याने ते पुढे समाज अन् राष्ट्र यांसाठी धोका ठरण्याची भीती : अग्नीवीर म्हणून नोकरीनंतर पुढे कायमस्वरूपी न झालेले अग्नीवीर असंतुष्ट रहातील आणि त्यांना बंदुका वापरण्याचे चांगले प्रशिक्षण असल्याने ते समाज अन् राष्ट्र यांसाठी धोका ठरतील, अशा प्रकारची भीती व्यक्त केली जात आहे.

 

खंडण : अग्नीविरांमध्ये शिस्त आणि राष्ट्रीयत्वाची भावना निर्माण होते ! : लष्करातील प्रशिक्षणात प्रत्येक सैनिकामध्ये शिस्त आणि राष्ट्रीयत्वाची भावना निर्माण होत असते. त्यामुळे असे प्रशिक्षण घेतलेले अग्नीवीर समाज आणि देश यांसाठी धोकादायक ठरणार नाहीत. यापूर्वी ७ वर्षे नोकरी झाल्यानंतर ज्या सैनिकांना सेवेतून मुक्त केले, त्यांनी देशातील नागरिकांना धमक्या देण्यासाठी कधीही बंदूक उचलली नाही. एखादा सैनिक (अग्नीवीर किंवा दुसरा कुणी) देशाला हानी पोचवण्यासाठी आपल्या प्रशिक्षणाचा दुरुपयोग करील, हे कल्पनेच्याही पलीकडे आहे. वरवर पहाता असे संशय घेणार्‍यांना लष्करातील नोकरीचा मानवी मनावर होणार्‍या परिणामाविषयी जाणीव नाही.

Agnipath: A Transformative Scheme of Epic Magnitude- PART 2-MAJ GEN MRINAL SUMAN BRIG HEMANT MAHAJAN

 An Appraisal 

Attractiveness of any job is judged by its Applicant to Post Ratio (APR). It indicates the number of candidates aspiring for a given post. Under Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Notification 2024, a total of 25,000 vacancies have been released. In response, over 12.8 lakh applications have been received – an impressive APR of 51.2. It implies that over 50 aspirants are vying for each post. Incidentally, it is 10 percent more than 11.3 lakh applications received in 2023. It shows that the popularity of Agnipath scheme is growing and the misplaced apprehensions peddled by the cynics are abating. The Air Force seems to be doing even better. It has received 7.5 lakh applications for 3,000 vacancies – a whopping APR of 250. In every recruitment, a number of vacancies are reserved under Unit Headquarter Quota (UHQ). These vacancies are meant for the sons of war widows, soldiers’ widows, serving soldiers and ex-servicemen, and brothers of serving personnel. Even UHQ has been getting over-subscribed. It goes to prove that Agnipath scheme is considered attractive even by the servicemen who are fully conversant with all aspect of service life/career. When the first batch of Agniveers was under training at the Bombay Sappers Centre, I carried out informal interaction with the training officers and instructors to learn about their physical fitness, academic qualifications, enthusiasm, resoluteness and urge to excel. They were full of praise for the whole batch. According to them, all the Agniveers were highly motivated and demonstrated a distinct urge to do well in the Army. Despite the fact that they had to undergo rigorous training in a short period, there were no complaints or drop-outs. Most Agniveers are highly educated – even graduates and post-graduates. They are fast learners and quick on the uptake. During my recent visits to Kashmir (21-28 March 24) and Ladakh (29 Apr-07 May 24), I had an opportunity to interact with a large number of stakeholders to get first hand feedback on Agniveers. They were deployed in all arms and services in the high-altitude area. Every single officer (including Commanding Officers), JCO and NCO spoke high of their level of motivation and drive. In fact, most JCOs felt that there was no difference between the fighting prowess of a regular and an Agniveer. 4 Many purists have been voicing their apprehensions about the likely adverse effect of the scheme on the morale, ethos and regimental spirit. I made it a point to question the officers and JCOs on this issue. Not one had a negative statement to make. For that matter, most were effusive in their admiration of the way the Agniveers had got assimilated in their units in such a short time and become valued assets. In short, Agnipath scheme has had no adverse impact of any nature on the combat effectiveness of the units. On the contrary, due to their youthful profile, Agniveers are much sought after. During casual interaction, all Agniveers appeared confident and gave convincing reasons for joining the scheme. All said that they had come of their own free will as they find the scheme highly rewarding. Many have already made up their mind to serve only for four years and thereafter embark on new ventures with a kitty of Rs 11 lakhs. All were very clear in their thinking and future plans. There was no confusion in their minds whatsoever. Here are some interesting responses – “Agniveer will be a badge of honour and I want to earn it.” “For me, it will be a four-year adventure expedition and I am looking forward to it.” “I am a post-graduate. With Seva Nidhi, I will take coaching for two years and thereafter appear for the civil services examination. Agniveer will make me a better aspirant.” “I am a science graduate and want to start my own business of electronic switches. I do not have the capital. Seva Nidhi will provide the finance.” “I want to be a regular soldier. If I fail to make the grade, I will do a professional course under the government’s scheme to acquire suitable skills for another career.” “This scheme gives us an option to quit after four years, if we so desire.” When asked about the uncertainty of future career. The common response was, “If officers can come for five years, why this fear for us! In any case, no one is forcing us to join as Agniveers.” 

Conclusion 

As is apparent from the above discussion, Agnipath scheme is a resounding success, compulsive fault-finders notwithstanding. As the acceptance of the scheme gains further ground, the Army will attract more talent. The Army is highly upbeat about it. Units are getting younger, spirited, better educated and tech-savvy soldiers who are putting in their best to secure a slot in 25 percent permanent absorption. As the final selection will be merit and performance based, the Army will get the cream as its permanent cadre. The society and the country will benefit when Agniveers return after completing their tenure. They will contribute to nation building in myriad fields with their nationalist fervour and disciplined work-culture. Skills acquired by them during their army tenure will trigger muti-faceted development. They are going to prove to be an invaluable national asset. Agniveers will form a distinct segment of the society. The society will look up to them with respect. In fact, they will be the role-models for other young men, inspiring them to join the scheme. 5 For Agniveers, enormous employment opportunities will open up. They will be much sought after, both by the public and the private sector enterprises, who will consider it a matter of pride and honour to have Agniveers on their rolls. Opposition to Agnipath scheme was always expected from those quarters that are inimical to reforms and whose sole agenda is to oppose and impede progress. Their opposition to the scheme lacks judicious, rational and insightful reasoning. It is apparently based on some outlandishly preposterous misconceptions. One critic has gone to the extent of faulting the no-marriage condition. He feels that it is unfair to the youngsters who prefer to get married at the age of 20. How ridiculous can the opposition get! In the recent past, it has been seen that some anti-national elements have been spreading the canard that Agnipath scheme is meant for the poor, backward classes and minorities; while regular recruitment is for the privileged. Nothing can be farther from the truth. For, there is no regular recruitment now. The only way to join the Army is through Agnipath and it is open to all Indians without any consideration of caste, region and religion. Apparently, efforts are being made to sow seeds of dissentions through such disinformation. Finally, true test of national leadership is not routine governance but ability to take bold and radical decisions to improve the system. Requirement of inventive policy initiatives and concrete action plans can never be fulfilled by the status-quoists. The government deserves credit for the long overdue reforms in the recruitment policy.

Agnipath: A Transformative Scheme of Epic Magnitude- PART 1-MAJ GEN MRINAL SUMAN

 

In a departure from the age-old recruitment policy, the Central Government announced introduction of Agnipath scheme in June 2022. It was made applicable to all fresh recruitment of soldiers, sailors and airmen. All recruits would be known as Agniveers. To start with, the government planned to recruit 40,000 Agniveers in 2022. Intake of Agniveers would increase progressively till the required ratio of 50:50 of regulars and Agniveers is achieved. It has been estimated that the scheme will help reduce the average age of the armed forces from the present 32 years to 24-26 years. Agnipath provides a four-year tenure with no gratuity or pension benefits. At the end of four years, up to 25 percent willing Agniveers will be absorbed in the regular cadre. Other Agniveers will be given priority for employment in various state-owned entities and in state police forces. In Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, ten percent seats will be reserved for Agniveers. Even Home and Defence Ministries will reserve ten percent jobs for them. The entry age for enrolment is 17.5 to 21 years. Recruitment is carried out on ‘All-IndiaAll-Class’ basis. Candidates for Agniveer General Duty positions should have successfully completed Class 10 or Matriculation. They must satisfy laid down physical and medical standards. The scheme requires Agniveers to be unmarried at the time of recruitment. Further, they will not be permitted to marry during their entire tenure of four years. 2 Agniveers get a monthly composite salary of Rs 30,000 in the first year, progressively increasing to Rs 40,000 by the fourth year. In addition, they get all authorised allowances. During the period of service, 30 percent of the salary is deducted from the Agniveer’s monthly pay towards the Seva Nidhi corpus. The Government of India also contributes an equivalent amount. At the completion of four years period, an Agniveer gets a taxexempted amount of Rs 10.04 lakhs plus accrued interest (around Rs 11.71 lakhs in total) from the Seva Nidhi. All Agniveers get an “Agniveer Skill Certificate” highlighting the skills and competency levels gained by the individual during the service. The individuals who enrol after passing 10th Standard, receive a Class 12 Certificate. In case of demise as a battle casualty, the emoluments that the NoK would receive include Rs 48 lakh non-contributory insurance, Rs 44 lakh ex-gratia and his Seva Nidhi credits – the total sum adding up to close to Rs one crore. The Criticism Reforms are always resented, especially by habitual dissenters and compulsive critics. For, status quo provides a sense of security whereas reforms mean deviation from the old welltreaded path. In the case of Agnipath, criticism is generally centred on three issues. These are discussed hereunder. • Short tenure of four years is considered to be the most dissuasive aspect of the scheme. It must be recalled that prior to 1965, colour service was only seven years and nearly two-third strength retired without pension. To support their families, most discharged soldiers went back to agriculture or took up other vocations. Life was tough for them, as most of them had little education and starting afresh at the age of 27-30 posed considerable challenges. In contrast, Agniveers will complete their engagement at the comparatively young age of 21.5 to 25 years. Being unmarried, they would have limited family responsibilities. Up to 25 percent will be absorbed in the Army while vast opportunities exist for the others for employment in various government entities. Even the private sector has declared that they would give preference to Agniveers. Thus, availability of a second career will never be an issue. Moreover, all Agniveers will have a minimum 12th class certificate. They can enrol for special courses announced by the National Institute of Open Schooling to acquire additional skills. Those with entrepreneur flair can start a business with Sewa Nidhi of Rs 11.71 lakhs. The government will help all such start-ups. • Many critics have highlighted the fact that NoK of a martyred Agniveer will get less amount than regular soldiers. Non-grant of the status of ex-servicemen is another sore point. It is agreed that NoK of a martyred Agniveer will get less emoluments than a regular. But it is an unfair comparison as the service conditions of the two streams are different. Even then, the package in the case of Agniveers is in excess of Rs one crore. Incidentally, martyred Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman’s family received a total amount of Rs 1.3 crores, including grants from the Army’s various welfare funds. In 3 addition, his family will continue to receive full pay till the end of his 4-year service period. As regards the status of ex-servicemen with associated privileges, it is not granted even to the Short Service Commissioned (SSC) officers. • Concerns have been expressed that the discharged Agniveers may become disgruntled and prove to be a threat to the society and national security as they would be wellversed with the use of firearms. An Agniveer will never be a threat to the society or nation as military training instils a sense of discipline and nationalism in every soldier. Even earlier, soldiers got demobilised after seven years of service, they never took up arms to threaten nation’s well-being. It is simply beyond imagination that a soldier (Agniveer or otherwise) will ever misuse his training to harm the country. Apparently, the doubting sceptics are unaware of the impact of military service on human psyche.