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Agnipath Scheme Nation

'AGNIPATH,' THE FLIGHT OF YOUTH DREAMS

This will have a negative impact
on the quality of the armed
forces.
Most countries have such a
short-term recruitment system
that has already been tested. It
is considered better for both a
young and strong army.

The opportunities for the young
will be reduced due to this
scheme.
There was no consultation with
Thousands former military officers. Service opportunities in the
of soldiers Many former officials have Armed Forces will increase.
In the coming years, the
continue to also praised this scheme. recruitment of agnives in
retire from the the Armed Forces will be
armed forces, For the army, 21-year-olds are almost three times the current
recruitment.
immature and untrustworthy.
but there is
no instance There will never be a time The future of Agniveers is
when there are more young
of them people than experienced insecure.

joining the ones. For a long time under The CAPF and the State
anti-national the current scheme, the Police will prioritise young
people looking for work. At
forces. ratio of youth to experienced the same time, numerous
supervisory rank will be opportunities in other
50%-50%. sectors are opening up for
them.

strong army makes a strong nation. is moving in this direction all the time.
The ever-increasing challenges of Self-reliance in defence production, along
over 15 thousand kilometres of with army modernization, is an important
A land boundary line and over 7500 step in this direction. Instilling youthful zeal
kilometres of coastal boundary line , with in the three armies was also felt to be a
geographical challenges, continuous efforts necessary factor. The 'Agnipath' programme
to strengthen ourselves by keeping a close is a step in this direction. Meanwhile, young
eye on every movement of the enemy — people have expressed a strong desire to
these are the challenges that India and its be recruited in order to fulfil their dream of
three armies face on a daily basis as the becoming Agniveer Vayu. The last date for
world's seventh largest country by area. Agniveer Vayu Applications was 5th July. By
To keep the forces strong, it is necessary 29th June 2022, a total of 2,01,648 applicants
to balance youth zeal with technological have registered themselves. Along with this,
proficiency and modernization capability registration started on July 1 for the Army
as times change. The central government and Navy.

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