National News / Navy Chief's big statement amid the ruckus on Agneepath scheme

Zoom News : Jun 18, 2022, 08:17 AM
Delhi: The Agneepath scheme started by the central government for the three armies of the country is being fiercely opposed in many parts of the country. On Friday also, incidents of demonstration and arson came to light in many states including Bihar, UP, Bengal, Telangana. Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar's big statement has come to the fore against the Agneepath plan. The Navy chief said he did not expect such widespread violent protests over the plan.

Talking to news agency ANI, the Navy Chief said, 'I did not expect any such protest. We worked on the Agneepath scheme for about one and a half years...'. Describing the Agneepath plan as transformative, Admiral Kumar said, it is a 'Made in India' and 'Made for India' scheme.

'It is important to understand the plan'

Amid protests across the country from a section of youth demanding the withdrawal of the scheme, the Navy Chief said, "I want to ask the people not to protest and not become violent." They should understand the plan and remain peaceful. This is a wonderful opportunity for the youth to serve the country.

Retirement after four years of service

Protests have been taking place in several states since Wednesday against the Agneepath scheme to recruit soldiers for a period of four years in the Army, Navy and Air Force. After four years of service, 75 percent of the recruits under this scheme will be given compulsory retirement without gratuity and pension benefits.

Recruitment will start from June 24

Under the Agneepath scheme, the selection process from the Air Force will start from June 24. Air Chief VR Choudhary gave this information on Friday. He also said that for 2022, the age limit for recruits (in the armed forces) under the Agneepath scheme has been raised to 23 years, allowing a large segment of the youth to join the new 'model' of recruitment in the armed forces. can be included.

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