Union Cabinet approves Agnipath overhaul to allow 75% of recruits extra two years
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Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved an overhaul of the Agnipath scheme to allow 75% of Agniveers not selected for permanent service after four years to serve an additional two years.
Background
The revised rules allow 75% of Agniveers to serve an additional two years after the initial four-year stint. This extension provides a second chance for recruitment into the regular Army, Navy, or Air Force based on merit and requirements.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeAgnipath scheme was implemented in 2022 to recruit personnel below officer rank.
- FactUp to 25% of each Agniveer batch is chosen for the regular cadre after four years.
- FactThe revised rules allow 75% of Agniveers to opt for an additional two years of service.
- PostChief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani oversaw the review of Agniveer performance.
Prelims practice question
Under the Agnipath scheme, what percentage of each Agniveer batch is chosen for the regular cadre after four years?
- (a)Up to 50%
- (b)Up to 25%
- (c)Up to 10%
- (d)Up to 75%
Show answer
Answer: (b) Up to 25% — The note states that up to 25% of each Agniveer batch is chosen for the regular cadre after four years.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of the Agnipath scheme's overhaul on the modernization of the Indian Armed Forces and the socio-economic aspirations of youth.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational balance: Aligning the need for a technologically proficient young workforce with the requirement for long-term institutional stability.
- Recruitment dynamics: Addressing the 'short tenure' grievance while maintaining the merit-based selection criteria for regular cadre.
Keywords: Agnipath Scheme · Armed Forces · Human Resource Management · Defense Policy · Merit-based Selection
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