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Agnipath Scheme Revised: Agniveers to Get 2-Year Service Extension
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What Happened?
The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year service extension for Agniveers completing their initial four-year tenure under the Agnipath scheme. This allows eligible personnel to apply for regular army enrollment after six years.
Key points
- The two-year extension allows 75% of Agniveers to continue service beyond their initial four-year term.
- Agniveers will receive higher remuneration during the extended service period.
- The decision was announced by CDS General NS Raja Subramani.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the extension a 'Second Tour of Duty'.
- Over 18,300 Agniveers are expected to complete their four-year tenure by December 31, 2026.
Key insights
- The revised framework may help retain skilled personnel in the armed forces.
- Higher remuneration could improve the financial stability of Agniveers during the extended period.
- The decision reflects ongoing reforms aimed at modernizing the military.
Why it matters
This extension could provide Agniveers with a pathway to regular military service, enhancing their career prospects.
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Source
Times of India
