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Deependra Singh Hooda - Volume VII, Issue 28

24 Jun 2022

6 The Agnipath Scheme: Analysis and A Way Forward The Agnipath Scheme: Analysis and A Way Forward by Deependra Singh Hooda Introduction On June 14, 2022, in a highly publicised press conference attended by the Raksha Mantri and the three Service Chiefs, the Indian government unveiled the Agnipath scheme for the armed forces. [...] Would the Agniveers, looking at the military as a stepping-stone for a future career, have the same morale and motivation levels as regular soldiers? Would the competition among the Agniveers for the 25 percent permanent posts strengthen or weaken unit cohesion? How would the shortening of the training period affect operational effectiveness? It has been mentioned that the Agniveers will be mentor. [...] The primary purpose of the validation should be to assess the scheme's impact on the operational efficiency of the military. [...] On the other hand, acceptance of the scheme as a testbed will open the government and the military to significant modifications. [...] Rehabilitation of Agniveers After the widespread protests in the country, the post-retirement employment of the Agniveers has dominated the debate on the Agnipath scheme.

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