"Agnipath", Government's Radical Armed Forces Recruitment Plan, Unveiled
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Announcing the Agnipath scheme, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said it was a "historic" move
The centre today unveiled the Agnipath scheme, a radical recruitment plan for armed forces aimed at cutting down salary and pension bills and freeing up funds for urgent procurement of weapons. Announcing the move, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said it was a "historic" decision.
The scheme was announced by the chiefs of the three services.
The scheme, under which the government proposes to recruit the bulk of its soldiers for a four-year-term, has drawn criticism from some quarters, with critics arguing that it will impact the fighting spirit and professionalism of forces.
The chiefs of three services had briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the scheme two weeks ago. The scheme has been planned and is being implemented by the Department of Military Affairs. It is likely to announced today afternoon.
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