Agnipath scheme: Amidst protests, Government points clarification to bust the Myths

Express News Service

NEW DELHI: As the violent protest towards Agnipath, the brand new recruitment scheme for the Armed Forces, the federal government on Thursday issued a clarification on the Myths and Facts on Agnipath Program saying that the brand new scheme won’t solely open a number of avenues however may even convey monetary assist and likewise precedence to affix Central Armed Police Forces. 

The clarification additionally touched upon the problems like operational effectiveness, regimental programs and the parable that the scheme was applied with out session with the serving armed forces officers.

There can be a monetary package deal of round Rs 11.71 lakh to be given to every of the recruits on the finish of the four-year tenure from the ‘Seva Nidhi Package’, which is able to present monetary independence to the youths and even assist them to enterprise into entrepreneurship.

Under the brand new scheme, the Army is anticipated to induct round 40,000 troopers, the Navy is anticipated to consumption round 3,000 sailors and the IAF is about to recruit 3,000 airmen this yr.  

Myth: Future of Agniveers is insecure

Facts: For these wishing to be entrepreneurs – they are going to get a monetary package deal and financial institution mortgage scheme. For these wishing to review further- they are going to be given a 12 class equal certificates and bridging course for additional research.

For these wishing to acquire jobs- they are going to be given precedence in CAPFs and State Police. Several avenues are additionally being opened up for them in different sectors.

Myth: Opportunities for youth will lower because of Agnipath

Facts: Opportunities for youth to serve in armed forces will enhance. In the approaching years, recruitment of Agniveers can be round triple of the present recruitment within the armed forces.

Myth: Regimental bonding can be affected

Facts: No change is being executed to the Regimental system. In Fact it will likely be additional accentuated as a result of one of the best of Agniveers can be chosen, additional boosting cohesiveness of the unit.

Myth: This will hurt the effectiveness of the Armed Forces

Facts: Such a short-term enlistment system exists in most international locations and therefore is already examined out and thought of greatest apply for a youthful and agile military.

The numbers of Agniveers to be recruited within the first yr would solely make up 3% of the armed forces.

Additionally, the efficiency of the Agniveers can be examined earlier than re-induction within the military after 4 years. Hence Army will get examined and tried personnel for supervisory ranks.

Myth: 21-year-olds are immature and unreliable for the military

Facts: Most armies the world over depend on their youths.

At no level of time will there be extra children than skilled folks. The current scheme will solely convey a few right combination of fifty%-50%, slowly within the very long term, of kids and skilled supervisory ranks.

Myth: Agniveers can be a hazard to society & be a part of terrorists

Facts: This is an insult to the ethos and values of the Indian armed forces.

Youngsters who’ve worn the uniform for 4 years will stay dedicated to the nation for the remainder of their lives.

Even now 1000’s retire from armed forces with abilities and so on. however there haven’t been any cases of them becoming a member of anti-national forces.

Myth: No Consultation for former armed forces officers

Facts: Extensive consultations with serving armed forces officers for the final two years.

The proposal has been framed by the Department of Military Officers staffed by Military officers. The division itself is a creation of this authorities.

Many former officers have acknowledged some great benefits of the scheme and welcomed it.