ARTICLE ON AGNI VEER SCHEME

India's cabinet, headed by PM Modi, has cleared the Agni

path scheme and termed it a "transformative reform."
Agni path roughly translates to Fire path and Agni veer
means Fire Warriors. Under the Agni veer scheme, the
defense minister Rajnath Singh announced the
approval of one of the most attractive scheme for
Indian youth; through this they can join Indian armed
forces.
The name of this scheme is Agni path and selected
candidate under this scheme are known as Agni veer.
This scheme offers more then 46000 posts, in this
scheme, men and women between the ages of 17 and
21 will be brought into the armed forces. Agni veer
will be enrolled for a duration of 4 years including the
training period, up to 25% of Agni veers from each
batch are enrolled in regular cadre of armed forces.
The scheme provides a unique opportunity to the
youth to serve the country and contribute to nation
building. There will be availability of well disciplined
and skilled youth with military ethics in civil society.
Army general Manoj Pande said,
 the new system would help bring down the average
age of the armed forces. In the army, the average age
would drop from 32 to 26. A more youthful profile will
help train troops more easily in newer technologies,
and their health and fitness levels will be much better.
Lieutenant general Puri said Agni veers are India’s
young protector. After being with army for 4 years,
the Agni veers resume and biodata will be very
unique. He will stand out in the crowd with his
attitude and skills.