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Agnipath Row: Understanding Future Of Indian Armed Forces And Their Challenges

Sayani ChakrabortyJune 24, 20220

Agnipath has been baptised by fire and named a 'Agnipariksha' by the Indian government before its publication. Many worry that the proposal's 'out-of-the-box' nature would harm the military forces' culture. Enlistment policy revisions To understand what the future holds and whether the Agnipath is revolutionary, consider the military's past recruitment practises. Socioeconomically similar persons are widespread in the military. In 1977, the maximum number of years a soldier may serve was raised from seven to seventeen. Seven-year active-duty soldiers won all key army battles. In the past, warriors were recruited solely on physical ability. In the 1980s, a written test was created to examine reading and writing skills. Comparatively, the new recruits' literacy levels were inconsist...

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Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: Agnipath Scheme Might Make BJP Walk On Fire

Dr. Kankana DebnathJune 21, 20220

The recent Agnipath Scheme introduced by the Government of India created huge stir of controversy with protest all over the country. The scheme is laid down for the recruitment of personnel, in the age group of 17.5 to 21 years with a monthly salary of 30,000-40,000 INR in the Army, Navy and Air-force for a short-term period of four years. The scheme brings down the average age of personnel and reduces pension expenditures as well. The GOI has argued that this scheme is well tested, being in vogue in many countries and that the armed forces will be younger and fitter. Younger generation inclusion will lead to tech-savvy personnel in the armed forces which will be an advantage according to the GOI. They also pointed that youths will be induced with discipline and military ethos that wi...

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Rising Aggression Among Indian Unemployed Educated Youth

Sapna SinghJune 20, 20220

Aggression in Indian Unemployed Educated Youths is rising day by day because of so many factors. And there is a very widespread view that youth unemployment is a key cause of insurgency or civil war in any country. Youth violence for employment rights occurred in 2022, India's job crisis gained international attention when young applicants rioted against the alleged lack of transparency in the Indian Railways' recruitment process. Despite having a large working-age population and even during periods of significant economic growth, India has long struggled with intractable youth unemployment, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. India has long had an unemployment problem, and coveted government jobs always attract a large number of applicants. However, the widespre...

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Agnipath Agitation: What Is Causing Angst Among Youth Over New Armed Forces Recruitment Scheme?

Snehashish RoyJune 18, 20220

Union government has recently rolled out the Agnipath scheme to recruit soldiers in the Armed forces for the duration of four years. The recruitment drives will be organised for youth aged between 17.5 to 21 years directly from their educational institutions. The scheme has, however, failed to make a mark among youth aspirants and they have been registering their protests. They have turned violent in some places across the country, especially in Bihar. Many are believing the scheme aims to curtail the financial benefit, including the pension system. The BSP chief Mayawati had earlier said in a tweet that the "uneasiness spread among the youth regarding the new recruitment system in the army is causing anxiety" amid rising inflation, unemployment and poverty. Real cause of anxie

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Agnipath Recruitment Scheme Likely To Transform Defence Sector; Does It Have Organisational Flaw?

Pooja YadavApril 26, 20220

Under the new Agnipath Pravesh Yojna recruitment drive, soldiers to be called Agniveers (literally, fire warriors) are going to be recruited for a three-year tour of duty with no pension entitlement but with the promise of yet to be specified ‘assistance’ in getting post-discharge employment. Battle or ‘attributed to military service’ casualties are treated at par with regular soldiers. a hard and fast percentage from such intake is going to be absorbed as regular soldiers on merit. The primary motivation for this scheme is the reduction of the burgeoning pension bill of the military. Additional advantages cited are reducing the age profile of the armed forces, improving career prospects of normal soldiers, strengthening the society with military connections, instilling sterling mili...