Government schemes
What is Agnipath?
Agnipath is a recruitment scheme run by the Ministry of Defence, launched in 2022.
The detail
| Ministry | Defence |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2022 |
| Type | recruitment scheme |
| Funding | Not a funded welfare scheme; a recruitment model |
| Aim | Four-year enrolment of youth (Agniveers) into the armed forces; up to 25% retained in regular cadre |
Commonly confused: Retention is UP TO 25% after four years, not guaranteed; Seva Nidhi payout is tax-exempt.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnipath_Scheme
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