Overcoming Recruitment Challenges: Proposed Changes in India's Agnipath Scheme to Strengthen Armed Forces
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Introduction: The Indian armed forces are currently considering making significant changes to the Agnipath scheme, a transformative reform initiative aimed at strengthening the military. These proposed changes include increasing the absorption of Agniveers (soldiers) from 25 percent to 50 percent, raising the maximum age limit to 23 years, and allowing candidates with technical backgrounds. These adjustments are intended to address recruitment challenges and bolster the armed forces' strength at the soldier's level. Indian Armed Forces - Building a Stronger and More Diverse Military through Proposed Changes in the Agnipath Scheme Background of the Agnipath Scheme: The Agnipath scheme was launched in June 2022 as a transformative reform initiative within the Indian military. Its primary objective was to induct 1.25 lakh Agniveers, with the goal of creating a younger, fitter, and more diverse armed forces. This initiative was prompted by the existing shortage of troops in the ...