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Center Owned by HT MediaAgniveer scheme: Extension brings relief but kin seek job security
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center · 3 outlets
Another tweak to the Agnipath scheme is on the cards, with Agniveers likely to be allowed to marry during their term of engagement with the armed forces. However, there is no change on the pending demand of granting a pension to families of soldiers who die in the line of duty. Sources confirmed to…
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right · 2 outlets
The Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday that the Union Cabinet had officially established a comprehensive pathway for all Agniveers to be absorbed into the Indian Defence Forces. Here's what the updated Agniveer Scheme looks like.
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Families of Agniveers across states welcomed the Centre’s decision to extend the service of recruits by two years on Wednesday, saying it would give them more time to build a career in the armed forces and another opportunity to qualify for permanent enrolment
