A PATH THAT HAS "AGNI”: PROS AND CONS

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Most probably everyone knows what is the Agnipath Scheme and those who have not clear idea please refer to this given News Article ( TheIndian Express, June,16)*

Now comes to the Good areas;-

1). The Indian Armed forces will get a very young soldiers.

Indian Armed forces aim to reduce the average age in the army with the Agnipath scheme. "The average age of Army soldiers is approx 32-33 yrs. With the Agnipath scheme, in around 8-10 yrs, we'll be able to lower the profile of soldiers to approx 26 yrs. It'll make the Army fitter," said Lt Gen BS Raju

Reference ~ Republic Bharat

Let's see what global data says,

The average age of the soldiers is between 26-27 years, but currently India has 32 years.

2).The Armed Forces are expected to get more literate and technically savvy recruits.

Refrence ~ TheEconomic Times

3).The financial package being offered is such that a large majority of our youth cannot think of earning in a four year time span.

An amount of 11 to 12 lac, the opportunity of doing a graduation .

Reference ~ IndiaTv

4).It is of course voluntary, therefore, those who wish to may opt for it others ought to avoid criticism since they chose not to opt for it.

5).The Indian Armed forces get good Performers at an early stage.

At least 25% of them would like to be retained.

6).As per official sources at the highest levels, the Government and the Armed Forces are open to suggestions and modification .

As an indication of the above, two things have happened , the age limit raised to accommodate those who had been waiting over the past two years, one of the biggest fears amongst the serving and veteran community was the destruction of the regimental system, as per latest announcements this shall remain as it is.