Tag: CAPF

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