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After extension, Agniveers may get nod to marry during service

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The Ministry of Defence said the Agniveer scheme will continue, with all eligible recruits to be absorbed after six years, 75% expected to receive a second two‑year engagement and seniority will be protected on absorption. Additionally, after the recent extension, there is a possibility that Agniveers may be permitted to marry during their term, while the demand for a pension for families of soldiers killed in duty remains unchanged.

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    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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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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